School Based Mental Health Therapist Fairfax County at Backpack Healthcare

School Based Mental Health Therapist Location: Fairfax County VALicense Requirements: LCSW-C/Supervisee in Social Work/LPC/LPC-R Compensation: Fee for Service Schedule: Part-Time/Full-Time (7am-4pm)Who We Are:We all walk around with an invisible backpack. It carries our emotional experiences traumas and unresolved feelings. Similar to a physical backpack it can become heavy and burdensome when filled with too many items - We created Backpack Healthcare to help lighten the load.At Backpack Healthcare were re-imagining mental health care for children teens and young adults. As a clinician-led minority-owned company our mission is simple: when clinicians thrive kids thrive.At Backpack Healthcare were not just offering a jobwere offering purpose flexibility and the chance to change lives every day. If youre ready to be part of a collaborative empowering and innovative mental health movement join our team and make a real impact by breaking barriers and healing young minds.What Youll Do:As a School Counselor youll serve as a trusted mental health professional for students across elementary middle and high school settings.Responsibilities include:Delivering on-site school-based therapy services to students during school hoursOffering telehealth sessions (optional) to supplement caseload or allow for early onboardingConducting mental health assessments and developing individualized treatment plansCollaborating with school staff families and the Backpack clinical teamMaintaining timely and accurate documentation in the EHRParticipating in supervision (if pre-licensed) and team case consultsWhat We Are Looking For:A Masters degree in Counseling Social Work or a related fieldActive Virginia license: LCSW-C/Supervisee in Social Work/LPC/LPC-RExperience working with youth in schools outpatient or virtual settingsStrong clinical skills in individual and family therapyCultural competence and a trauma-informed care approachPassion for making mental health more accessible to kids and teensHow We Support You: Growth & Education CEU reimbursement clinical supervision and advancement opportunities Supportive & Fun Team Culture Be apart of a community of clinicians & operatorsCompetitive BenefitsMedical Dental & Vision InsurancePTOCompany Paid Holidays401(k) 3% Company MatchEmployee Assistance ProgramBackpack 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. Key Skills Facilities Management,Copy Editing,Cloud Services,Electronics,Interpretation,Accident Investigation Employment Type : Full Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1