School-Based Mental Health Therapist – On-site & Telehealth

Collab Capital; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

PTO

Company Paid Holidays

401(k) + 3% Company Match

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Backpack Health is seeking a School Based Mental Health Therapist to provide on-site school-based therapy for students across elementary to high school settings in Fairfax County, VA.

The role requires a Master’s degree in Counseling or Social Work and an active Virginia license (LCSW-C/Supervisee, LPC, or LPC-R). Experience with youth in schools or similar settings is preferred, with a focus on trauma-informed care and accessibility of mental health services.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, or a related field.
• Active Virginia license: LCSW-C/Supervisee in Social Work/LPC/LPC-R.
• Experience working with youth in schools, outpatient, or virtual settings.
• Strong clinical skills in individual and family therapy.
• Cultural competence and a trauma-informed care approach.
• Passion for making mental health more accessible to kids and teens.

Responsibilities

• Delivering on-site, school-based therapy services to students during school hours
• Offering telehealth sessions (optional) to supplement caseload or allow for early onboarding
• Conducting mental health assessments and developing individualized treatment plans
• Collaborating with school staff, families, and the Backpack clinical team
• Maintaining timely and accurate documentation in the EHR
• Participating in supervision (if pre-licensed) and team case consults

Skills

Counseling skills

Trauma-informed care

Cultural competence

Team collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, or related field

Job description

Backpack Health is seeking a School Based Mental Health Therapist to provide on-site school-based therapy for students across elementary to high school settings in Fairfax County, VA.

The role requires a Master’s degree in Counseling or Social Work and an active Virginia license (LCSW-C/Supervisee, LPC, or LPC-R). Experience with youth in schools or similar settings is preferred, with a focus on trauma-informed care and accessibility of mental health services.