About the role
Part-Time Licensed Clinical Social Worker (Remote – Maryland Licensed Only)
Location: Fully Remote (Must hold active Maryland license)
Schedule: Part-Time | Preferred Hours: Weekdays 2 PM–9 PM | Weekend availability a plus
Drive Meaningful Change for Youth and Families—With Flexibility
At Backpack Healthcare, we’re transforming access to mental health care for children, adolescents, and young adults. As a clinician-led, minority-owned organization, we center our work in equity, cultural responsiveness, and whole-person care.
We are seeking Licensed Clinical Social Workers and Social Work Clinicians who are passionate about supporting youth and families through a systems-oriented, strengths-based approach—while maintaining the flexibility to balance life outside of work.
Whether you're growing your clinical practice, supporting your community, or seeking flexible remote work, this role is designed with social workers in mind.
Compensation
- $65 per billable hour — LCSW-C (independently licensed)
- $45 per billable hour — LMSW (clinical supervision provided)
- Target caseload: 15–22 sessions per week
Why This Role Works for Social Workers
100% Remote, Statewide Impact
Provide accessible mental health services to youth and families across Maryland—eliminating barriers like transportation and stigma.
Flexible Scheduling
Offer care during high-need after-school and evening hours while building a schedule that aligns with your personal commitments.
Holistic, Systems-Based Practice
Work beyond the individual—supporting family systems, coordinating care, and addressing social determinants of mental health.
Professional Growth & Supervision
- Free clinical supervision for LMSWs
- CEU reimbursement (up to $150 annually)
- Opportunities for mentorship, leadership, and supervision pathways
Supportive Clinical Environment
Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team in a setting designed to reduce burnout and promote sustainability in social work practice.
What You’ll Do
- Provide individual, family, and caregiver-focused therapy via secure telehealth
- Conduct comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments and develop strengths-based treatment plans
- Support youth and families using trauma-informed, culturally responsive care
- Collaborate with psychiatrists, PMHNPs, and care team members to ensure coordinated services
- Assist with care coordination, resource linkage, and family education
- Complete timely, compliant documentation in our EHR
Benefits (For Eligible Part-Time Team Members)
- 401(k) with 3% company match
- Employee Assistance Program
- $25,000 company-paid life insurance
- CEU reimbursement & ongoing training
- Clinical supervision and leadership development pathways
✅ Qualifications
- Active Maryland license: LCSW-C or LMSW strongly preferred (LGPC/LCPC also considered)
- Commitment to social work values, including equity, advocacy, and client-centered care
- Experience or strong interest in working with children, adolescents, and family systems
- Comfortable working independently in a remote environment
- Bilingual (Spanish) strongly preferred
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.
Aplyr's read
Backpack Healthcare leverages telehealth to cater to travel enthusiasts, employing mental health professionals who understand the unique challenges of a mobile lifestyle.
What's promising
- •Focuses on niche market of travel enthusiasts needing mental health support.
- •Offers flexible roles, including part-time and autonomous practice positions.
- •Expanding public sector partnerships to enhance service reach.
What to watch
- •Limited public information about financial stability and growth metrics.
- •Potential challenges in maintaining service quality across diverse locations.
- •Competitive telehealth market may impact long-term sustainability.
Why Backpack Healthcare (Telehealth)
- •Specializes in mental health services for travelers and adventurers.
- •Employs bilingual therapists to cater to diverse client needs.
- •Innovative approach by integrating travel experiences with healthcare solutions.
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About Backpack Healthcare (Telehealth)
Backpack is a company focused on providing innovative solutions for travel and adventure enthusiasts, offering a range of products and services designed to enhance the travel experience.
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