🎒 School Counselor – Howard County, MD
In-Person Role | Flexible Telehealth Option | Full-Time or Hybrid
Backpack Healthcare is redefining access to youth mental health care—in schools, at home, and everywhere in between. As a clinician-led, mission-driven behavioral health company, we're on a mission to deliver care that meets children and adolescents where they are—literally and emotionally.
Competitive pay based on license level and experience starting at $55.00 per hour
We’re hiring a dedicated and compassionate School Counselor to provide on-site mental health support across Howard County public schools, with optional telehealth sessions for clinicians seeking full-time or early-start flexibility.
🧠What You’ll Do
As a School Counselor, you'll 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 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
đź“Ť Location & Schedule
- In-person school-based role throughout Howard County, MD
- Full-time preferred, but flexible start options available
- Opportunity to begin with telehealth caseload prior to school year start or while onboarding
👩‍⚕️ Ideal Candidates Have:
- A Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, or a related field
- Active Maryland license: LCSW-C, LMSW, LCPC, LGPC, LCMFT, or LGMFT
- 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
đź’µ Compensation & Perks
- W2 employment with medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, paid holidays
- Full clinical support + individual and group supervision for resident-level therapists
- All supplies and devices for school-based and telehealth work provided
- Supportive, collaborative culture focused on clinician satisfaction
🚀 Be the Counselor Students Can Count On
At Backpack Healthcare, we support you, so you can support them. Join us in making a lasting impact on kids’ lives—at school, at home, and everywhere in between.
