Kentucky Licensed Mental Health Therapist — Part-Time
Remote | Kentucky License Required
Help Expand Access to Mental Healthcare Across Kentucky
Backpack Healthcare is growing in Kentucky!
We're looking for compassionate, dedicated therapists who want to make a meaningful impact while enjoying the flexibility of working from home.
We provide high-quality virtual mental health services to
children, adolescents, and young adults
, making care more accessible to families across the state. As a clinician-led, minority-owned organization, we're committed to supporting both the families we serve and the clinicians who care for them.
If you're passionate about working with youth, value work-life balance, and want to be part of a collaborative, mission-driven team,
we'd love to meet you!
What You'll Do
You'll provide
***** telehealth sessions per week
, delivering individual and family therapy to children, adolescents, and young adults throughout Kentucky.
Most clinicians see clients during
weekday afternoons and evenings (2:00–9:00 PM EST)
, with weekend availability welcomed.
You create your schedule—we provide the referrals, administrative support, billing, and credentialing.
Your day-to-day includes:
Conducting comprehensive behavioral health assessments
Developing individualized, trauma-informed treatment plans
Providing evidence-based individual and family therapy through secure telehealth
Collaborating with our interdisciplinary care team, including therapists, PMHNPs, psychiatrists, and care coordinators
Completing timely, accurate clinical documentation within our electronic health record (EHR)
Supporting families through education, collaboration, and coordinated care
Competitive Compensation + Monthly Bonus Potential
We believe clinicians should have the opportunity to earn competitive compensation while maintaining the flexibility of part-time practice.
What You'll Earn:
$50 per billable hour for independently licensed clinicians




Monthly bonus potential based on eligible clinical and performance metrics
Additional opportunities for professional growth and increased earning potential as Backpack continues to expand
Additional Benefits:
401(k) with 3% company match
$150 annual CEU reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
100% Work from home
Opportunities for clinical leadership and professional growth
Collaborative clinical support and interdisciplinary case consultation
What We're Looking For
We're seeking clinicians who have:
An active Kentucky independent license (LPCC, LCSW, or LMFT)
Experience working with children, adolescents, and families—or a passion for serving this population
The ability to work independently in a virtual environment
Strong clinical judgment, communication, and documentation skills
A commitment to trauma-informed, culturally responsive care
Bilingual (English/Spanish) clinicians are strongly encouraged to apply.
Why Backpack Healthcare?
Since ****, Backpack Healthcare has helped
12,000+ children and families
receive the mental healthcare they deserve.
We're building a different kind of behavioral healthcare organization—one where clinicians can do meaningful work, maintain flexibility, collaborate with a strong clinical team, and have opportunities to grow.
We believe that
when clinicians thrive, kids thrive.
It's more than a mission—this is how we deliver exceptional care every day.
Join Our Kentucky Team
If you're ready to make a lasting impact on the lives of Kentucky children and families while enjoying
flexible remote work, competitive compensation, monthly bonus potential, and a supportive clinical team
, we'd love to hear from you.
Bring your clinical expertise. We'll bring the referrals, support, and opportunity to grow.
Backpack Healthcare is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity in backgrounds, identities, experiences, and perspectives because they strengthen our team and the care we provide.
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