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Backpack HealthcareBH

Bilingual Licensed Psychotherapist

Backpack Healthcare is dedicated to providing accessible, inclusive, and comprehensive mental healthcare services, focusing specifically on children, young adults, and their families.

Backpack Healthcare

Employee count: 11-50

Salary: 94k-135k USD

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๐Ÿง  Licensed Mental Health Therapist (Bilingual English/Spanish Strongly Preferred)

๐Ÿ“ Location: Remote โ€“ Must Hold Active Illinois License
๐Ÿ•’ Schedule: 15โ€“36 sessions per week (Part-time hours up to 22 sessions/weekly- Full-time hours up to 36 sessions/weekly)
Preferred Hours: Weekdays 2 PMโ€“9 PM | Weekend availability a plus
๐Ÿ’ฐ Compensation: $45โ€“$65 per billable hour (based on license-level)


๐ŸŒŽ Help Us Expand Access to Care โ€” En Espaรฑol y En Inglรฉs

At Backpack Healthcare, weโ€™re re-imagining mental health care for children, teens, and young adults. As a clinician-led, minority-owned organization, we believe that when clinicians thrive, kids thrive.

We are experiencing strong growth across Illinois โ€” particularly among Spanish-speaking families โ€” and we are actively seeking bilingual (English/Spanish) therapists who are passionate about reducing barriers to culturally responsive mental health care.

If youโ€™re fluent in Spanish and committed to serving diverse communities, this is an opportunity to make a powerful and lasting impact.


๐Ÿ’ฌ Why Bilingual Clinicians Are Essential

Many of the families we serve prefer therapy in Spanish. Your language skills can:

  • Increase access to care for underserved communities

  • Strengthen trust and therapeutic rapport

  • Support parents and caregivers more effectively

  • Reduce stigma and cultural barriers to treatment

Bilingual clinicians are strongly preferred!


๐Ÿš€ Why Youโ€™ll Love Working at Backpack

๐ŸŒ Fully Remote

Work from anywhere in Illinois with flexible scheduling.

๐ŸŽฏ Mission-Driven Impact

Provide compassionate, evidence-based therapy to children, adolescents, and families who need it most.

๐Ÿ“š Growth & Education

  • CEU reimbursement (up to $300 annually)

  • Free clinical supervision (for LMSW/LPC roles)

  • Ongoing training and advancement opportunities

๐Ÿง‘๐Ÿฝโ€๐Ÿซ Clinical Leadership

Participate in our growing Residency & Fellowship Program and mentor early-career clinicians.

๐Ÿ’™ Supportive Team Culture

Collaborative care model with PMHNPs, psychiatrists, and engaged leadership who prioritize clinician well-being.


๐Ÿงฉ What Youโ€™ll Do

  • Provide individual, family, and group therapy via secure telehealth

  • Conduct comprehensive intakes and assessments

  • Develop culturally responsive, client-centered treatment plans

  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams

  • Maintain timely and accurate documentation in our EHR

  • Support families with education, tools, and ongoing care coordination


๐Ÿ’ธ Compensation & Benefits

  • $45โ€“$65 per billable hour (based on license)

  • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance (full-time eligible)

  • 401(k) with 3% Company Match

  • Paid Time Off

  • Employee Assistance Program

  • $25,000 Company-Paid Life Insurance Policy

  • CEU reimbursement + ongoing training

  • Supervisor opportunities for qualified clinicians


โœ… Qualifications

  • Active Illinois license: LPC, LCPC, LMSW, or LCSW

  • Comfortable working independently in a remote environment

  • Experience serving children, teens, and families

  • Commitment to culturally responsive, trauma-informed care

  • Bilingual (English/Spanish) strongly preferred


๐ŸŒŸ Ready to Make a Difference?

At Backpack Healthcare, this isnโ€™t just a job โ€” itโ€™s a chance to expand access, empower families, and transform lives across Illinois.

If youโ€™re ready to use your clinical expertise โ€” and your language skills โ€” to make mental health care more equitable and accessible:

๐Ÿ‘‰ Apply today and help us build a brighter future, one family at a time.


Equal Opportunity Employer

Backpack Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that the strength of our care depends on the diversity and well-being of our team. We celebrate differences in age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, national origin, physical and mental ability, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, and other traits that make each person unique. We welcome and encourage diverse candidates to apply for any position for which they are qualified and to bring their unique perspectives, experiences, and talents to our team.

Backpack Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that the strength of our care depends on the diversity and well-being of our team. We celebrate differences in age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, national origin, physical and mental ability, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, and other traits that make each person unique. We welcome and encourage diverse candidates to apply for any position for which they are qualified and to bring their unique perspectives, experiences, and talents to our team.

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Backpack Healthcare is dedicated to providing accessible, inclusive, and comprehensive mental healthcare services, focusing specifically on children, young adults, and their families. Founded in 2021 during the pandemic, the organization emerged from a pressing need that was experienced by their founder when struggling to find adequate mental health support for youth in crisis. With significant challenges present in the mental health sector, Backpack Healthcare aims to bridge the substantial gaps in accessibility and quality of care for children and their families seeking mental health resources.

By tailoring care to each child's unique challenges, Backpack Healthcare ensures that support is personalized, prompt, and sensitive to the family's needs. Their innovative model emphasizes fast access to vital mental health resources, all within a compassionate and supportive environment. By addressing the underlying causes of mental health issues early on, Backpack Healthcare aims to restore well-being and promote resilience within families, fostering a community where every child feels safe, heard, and understood.

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