About the posting
“We're looking for compassionate, dedicated therapists who want to make a meaningful impact while enjoying the flexibility of working from home.”
Read the full posting on Backpack Healthcare's site
Seen live Oct 23, 2026; first seen Oct 21, 2026.
Pay in context
Backpack Healthcare does not list pay for this role. 68 percent of healthcare postings in Detroit, MI do; their median is $140,694.
How long it has been open
Posted Oct 20, 2026, 3 days ago, and seen on Backpack Healthcare's careers page today.
At 3 days old, it is under the 16-day median.
Backpack Healthcare at a glance
Backpack Healthcare has 24 open postings that we can see, 17 in healthcare; 4 percent list pay.
The application
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Place and cost of living
On site in Detroit, MI; prices in MI run 4 percent below the US average.
The healthcare market in Detroit, MI
19 healthcare postings in Detroit, MI are open right now, from 7 employers.
Half of them have been open 16 days or less.
From Backpack Healthcare's posting
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🧠 Michigan Licensed Mental Health Therapist — Part-Time
📍 Remote | Michigan License Required
💙🎒 Help Expand Access to Mental Healthcare Across Michigan
Backpack Healthcare is growing in Michigan! 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 our clients and the therapists 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 15–22 telehealth sessions per week , delivering individual and family therapy to children, adolescents, and young adults throughout Michigan .
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 via 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
💲 $60 per billable hour for independently licensed clinicians
💰 Monthly bonus potential based on eligible clinical and performance metrics
📈 Opportunities for professional growth and increased earning potential as Backpack continues to expand throughout Michigan
Additional Benefits
💼 401(k) with a 3% company match
📚 $150 annual CEU reimbursement
❤️ Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
🏡 100% Remote Work
🌱 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 Michigan independent license (LPC, LMSW, 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 2020, 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—it's how we deliver exceptional care every day.
🌈 Join Our Michigan Team
If you're ready to make a lasting impact on the lives of Michigan children and families while enjoying flexible remote work, competitive compensation, monthly bonus potential, and the support of an incredible team , we'd love to hear from you.
Bring your clinical expertise. We'll bring the referrals, support, and opportunity to grow. 🎒💙
Apply today and help us build healthier futures—one child, one family, and one community at a time.
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.