Bilingual Licensed Psychotherapist
Licensed Mental Health Therapist (Bilingual English/Spanish Strongly Preferred)
Location: Remote – Must Hold Active Illinois License Schedule: 15–36 sessions per week (Part-time hours up to 22 sessions/weekly- Full-time hours up to 36 sessions/weekly)Preferred Hours: Weekdays 2 PM–9 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, we’re 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 you’re 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 You’ll 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 You’ll 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
$25,000 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 isn’t just a job — it’s a chance to expand access, empower families, and transform lives across Illinois.
If you’re 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.
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