Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Backpack Healthcare
Job overview
The School Counselor role at Backpack Healthcare involves providing mental health support to students in Howard County public schools, impacting youth well-being through direct therapy and telehealth options.
Responsibilities and impact
The counselor will deliver on-site therapy, offer optional telehealth sessions, conduct mental health assessments, develop treatment plans, collaborate with school staff and families, maintain documentation, and participate in supervision and case consults.
Compensation and benefits
The position offers competitive pay starting at $55 per hour based on license and experience, W2 employment with medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, paid holidays, clinical support, supervision, and all necessary supplies and devices provided.
Experience and skills
Candidates need a Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, or related field, an active Maryland license (LCSW-C, LMSW, LCPC, LGPC, LCMFT, or LGMFT), experience with youth in schools or similar settings, strong clinical skills, cultural competence, and trauma-informed care approach.
Career development
The job offers individual and group supervision for resident-level therapists and a supportive culture focused on clinician satisfaction, promoting professional growth.
Work environment and culture
Backpack Healthcare fosters a supportive, collaborative culture emphasizing clinician satisfaction and accessible mental health care for youth.
Company information
Backpack Healthcare is a clinician-led behavioral health company focused on youth mental health care in schools and homes, aiming to deliver care where children and adolescents are both literally and emotionally.
Job location and travel
The role is based in Howard County, MD, primarily in-person at schools with flexible telehealth options and full-time or hybrid schedules.
Unique job features
The position uniquely combines in-person school-based therapy with optional telehealth sessions, providing flexibility and comprehensive clinical support in a mission-driven environment.
Company overview
Backpack Healthcare, formerly known as Youme Healthcare, is a digital mental health company specializing in pediatric and family mental healthcare. The company leverages AI technology and telehealth platforms to provide accessible, inclusive, and comprehensive services, including therapy and medication management. Founded by Hafeezah Muhammad, Backpack Healthcare has raised $14 million in Series A funding to enhance its technology and expand its reach. The company is dedicated to breaking barriers in mental health care, particularly for underserved and vulnerable children and adolescents.
How to land this job
Tailor your resume to highlight your Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, or a related field, along with your active Maryland license such as LCSW-C, LMSW, LCPC, LGPC, LCMFT, or LGMFT to match Backpack Healthcare's requirements.
Emphasize your experience working with youth in schools, outpatient, or virtual settings, showcasing your clinical skills in individual and family therapy, cultural competence, and trauma-informed care approach.
Apply through multiple channels including Backpack Healthcare’s corporate career page and LinkedIn to maximize your application visibility for the School Counselor position.
Connect with current clinicians or hiring managers in the Howard County division at Backpack Healthcare on LinkedIn; use ice breakers like asking about their experience working in school-based mental health or expressing interest in how Backpack supports clinician satisfaction and telehealth integration.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'school-based therapy,' 'telehealth sessions,' 'mental health assessments,' 'treatment plans,' 'trauma-informed care,' and 'collaborative clinical team' to improve screening success.
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