Counselor Resident / Social Work Fellow

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Maryland.

📋 Description

• Deliver individual, family, and group therapy through telehealth platforms for children, adolescents, and families.

• Conduct intake assessments, risk evaluations, treatment plans, and safety strategies under the supervision of a Clinical Supervisor.

• Ensure precise clinical documentation is completed within 24 hours following each session.

• Participate in individual and group supervision, engage in case discussions, and monitor clinical and supervision hours.

• Fulfill the Backpack Residency Program requirements, including training, case discussions, and preparation for licensure exams.

• Collaborate effectively with clinical leadership, care coordination, and administrative teams.

• Adhere to HIPAA regulations, state licensing laws, ethical standards, and organizational policies.

• Implement feedback, complete necessary training, and work towards independent licensure.

• Achieve weekly client contact-hour requirements and meet quarterly performance goals.

• Log supervision hours on a weekly basis and make progress towards licensure objectives.

⛳️ Requirements

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, or a related mental health discipline, either completed or in the final term.

• An active provisional, associate-level, or equivalent license corresponding to the residency track.

• For Social Work Fellow: LMSW or state-equivalent provisional/associate social work license.

• For Counselor Resident: LGPC or state-equivalent provisional/associate counseling license.

• Current residency and licensure in a state where Backpack Healthcare operates.

• Commitment to fulfilling supervised clinical hours and licensure goals necessary for independent practice.

• Strong interest in working with children, adolescents, and families.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication capabilities.

• Openness to receiving feedback, engaging in supervision, and continuously enhancing clinical skills.

• Strong clinical judgment, professionalism, cultural humility, and dedication to ethical, identity-affirming care.

• A private, HIPAA-compliant workspace.

• Reliable high-speed internet access.

• Capability to conduct scheduled video sessions in a professional setting.

🏝️ Benefits

• Structured clinical supervision and guidance.

• Opportunities for professional development and organized training.

• Backpack Residency Program curriculum, which includes didactic training, case discussions, and licensure exam preparation.

• Practical clinical experience.

• Collaboration within a multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary team.

• Fully remote work arrangement.

• Commitment to equal opportunity, diversity, and an identity-affirming workplace.