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

Location: Remote Must Hold Active Illinois License
Schedule: 1536 sessions per week (Part-time hours up to 22 sessions/weekly- Full-time hours up to 36 sessions/weekly)
Preferred Hours: Weekdays 2 PM9 PM Weekend availability a plus
Compensation: $45$65 per billable hour (based on license-level)

Help Us Expand Access to Care En Español y En Inglés

At Backpack Healthcare were 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 particularly among Spanish-speaking families and we are actively seeking bilingual (English/Spanish) therapists who are passionate about reducing barriers to culturally responsive mental health care.

If youre fluent in Spanish and committed to serving diverse communities this is an opportunity to make a powerful and lasting impact.

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!

Why Youll Love Working at Backpack

Fully Remote

Work from anywhere in Illinois with flexible scheduling.

Mission-Driven Impact

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

Growth & Education

• CEU reimbursement (up to $300 annually)

• Free clinical supervision (for LMSW/LPC roles)

• Ongoing training and advancement opportunities

Clinical Leadership

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

Supportive Team Culture

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

What Youll 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

Compensation & Benefits

• $45$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

• $25000 Company-Paid Life Insurance Policy

• CEU reimbursement ongoing training

• Supervisor opportunities for qualified clinicians

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

Ready to Make a Difference

At Backpack Healthcare this isnt just a job its a chance to expand access empower families and transform lives across Illinois.

If youre ready to use your clinical expertise and your language skills to make mental health care more equitable and accessible:

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.