Remote LCSW Therapist for Kids & Teens — Part-Time

Backpack-Healthcare; Lexington (KY); Remote; USD 57,000 - 81,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with 3% company match

Opportunities for clinical leadership

Collaborative clinical support and IT/

Job summary

Backpack Healthcare is seeking a part-time Kentucky-licensed mental health therapist to provide telehealth services for children, adolescents, and young adults across Kentucky. The role offers flexible remote work, weekday afternoon/evening sessions (2:00–9:00 PM EST), and referrals with administrative support, billing, and credentialing handled by Backpack.

You will conduct assessments, develop trauma-informed treatment plans, and deliver evidence-based therapy while collaborating with an

Qualifications

• Active Kentucky independent license (LPCC, LCSW, or LMFT) is required.
• Experience working with children, adolescents, and families is preferred.
• Ability to work independently in a virtual environment is essential.
• Strong clinical judgment, communication, and documentation skills are required.
• Commitment to trauma-informed, culturally responsive care is important.
• Bilingual English/Spanish clinicians are strongly encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive behavioral health assessments.
• Develop individualized, trauma-informed treatment plans.
• Provide evidence-based individual and family therapy via secure telehealth.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary care team (therapists, PMHNPs, psychiatrists, care coordinators).
• Complete timely clinical documentation in the EHR system.
• Support families through education, collaboration, and coordinated care.

Skills

Kentucky independent license LPCC, LCS

LCSW/LMFT license

Bilingual English/Spanish encouraged

Experience with youth and families

Virtual independent work capability

Strong clinical judgment and docs

Job description

Backpack Healthcare is seeking a part-time Kentucky-licensed mental health therapist to provide telehealth services for children, adolescents, and young adults across Kentucky. The role offers flexible remote work, weekday afternoon/evening sessions (2:00–9:00 PM EST), and referrals with administrative support, billing, and credentialing handled by Backpack.

You will conduct assessments, develop trauma-informed treatment plans, and deliver evidence-based therapy while collaborating with an