Licensed Mental Health Therapist

What You'll Do

• Provide 15–22 telehealth sessions per week, delivering individual and family therapy to children, adolescents, and young adults throughout Kentucky.
• Most clinicians see clients during weekday afternoons and evenings (2:00–9:00 PM EST), with weekend availability welcomed.
• Create your schedule—we provide the referrals, administrative support, billing, and credentialing.

Your Day-to-day Includes

• Congducting comprehensive behavioral health assessments
• Developing individualized, trauma-informed treatment plans
• Providing evidence-based individual and family therapy through secure telehealth
• Collaborating with our interdisciplinary care team, including therapists, PMHNPs, psychiatrists, and care coordinators
• Completing timely, accurate clinical documentation within our electronic health record (EHR)
• Supporting families through education, collaboration, and coordinated care

Compensation & Benefits

• $50 per billable hour for independently licensed clinicians
• Monthly bonus potential based on eligible clinical and performance metrics

Additional Benefits

• 401(k) with 3% company match
• $150 annual CEU reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 100% Remote Work
• Opportunities for clinical leadership and professional growth

What We're Looking For

• An active Kentucky independent license (LPCC, LCSW, or LMFT)
• Experience working with children, adolescents, and families—or a passion for serving this population
• The ability to work independently in a virtual environment
• Strong clinical judgment, communication, and documentation skills
• A commitment to trauma-informed, culturally responsive care

Bilingual Clinicians

Bilingual (English/Spanish) clinicians are strongly encouraged to apply.

Why Backpack Healthcare?

• Helped 12,000+ children and families receive the mental healthcare they deserve since 2020
• Building a different kind of behavioral healthcare organization
• Maintaining flexibility and collaboration with a strong clinical team
• Opportunities for clinical leadership and professional growth

Join Our Kentucky Team

If you're ready to make a lasting impact on the lives of Kentucky children and families while enjoying flexible remote work, competitive compensation, monthly bonus potential, and a supportive clinical team, we'd love to hear from you. Bring your clinical expertise. We'll bring the referrals, support, and opportunity to grow.