Empower Your Future with Backpack

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Our Values

Integrity We're big on doing the right thing, even when no one is watching. Mental health is serious business, so we’re committed to doing our work with unwavering integrity.

InnovationWe’re not here to do what’s already been done before! Backpack was created to solve problems, and that means we’re all about shaking things up. From developing new technologies to finding fresh new ways to make our services even more cutting edge, we never want to stop innovating.

TeamworkWe believe that teamwork is more than just a buzzword — it’s the heartbeat of our success. Our equation is simple: A happy team = Happy patients = Growth and wellbeing for all!

EmpowermentWalls and barriers have no place at Backpack. Every voice matters, and we want you to feel empowered to chase your goals and contribute meaningfully.

AuthenticityWe’re all about respect and creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We want you to show up as your best, most authentic self—and know that your voice and perspective matter here.

Care that’s designed around your needs

90%

Average Reduction of Symptoms Across Anxiety and Depression Symptoms

77%

Of graduate clinician's patients had decreased symptoms

74%

Of licensed clinicians patients decreased symptoms

88%

Clinician NPS

76%

Of patients had improved anxiety symptoms with 56% having clinically significant improvement

84%

Of licensed clinicians patients decreased symptoms

Residency program

Tailored Licensure Path

Our 24-month intensive program is custom-built for graduate-level mental health clinicians, ensuring they not only achieve licensure but also thrive professionally within our dynamic environment.

Mentorship by Experts

Benefit from the mentorship of LCSW-C and LCPC supervisors with diverse specialties and extensive experience, providing unparalleled insights to help you excel in your career.

Community Collaboration

Build strong connections with peers in your cohort and grow within a supportive, collaborative network that helps you become a well-rounded and effective clinician.

Practical Proficiency

Gain hands-on experience and practical skills that are often overlooked in traditional education. You'll be well-equipped to treat patients effectively, uphold ethical standards, and advocate for your community.

Join our team

Our philosophy is simple — At BackPack Healthcare “We believe that clinician satisfaction = client and patient satisfaction.”

Backpack Healthcare is an innovative new pediatric mental health company focused on care that is accessible and personalized. We currently provide therapy and medication management services to children of all ages across Maryland and Virginia and are expanding nationally over the next year.

Who Should ApplyLicensed therapists comfortable working with children, adolescents, young adults and families requiring mental and behavioral treatment sessions via telehealth in Maryland, Virginia, Georgia and Michigan.

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Backpack Healthcare is committed to equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants, regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, ancestry, disability, genetic information, marital status, or other protected classifications. We prohibit discrimination based on perceived characteristics or associations.

Continuing Education (CEUs)

Course Title

Course Date(s) (If live in-person or live distance)

Credit Type(s) (General, Clinical, Ethics, or Cultural Competence)

Ethics - an overview

2/4/26

Ethics

Diagnosing and Treating Depression

2/28/26

General

Telehealth Methods

3/11/26

General

Motivational Interviewing

3/25/26

General

Working with Families

4/1/26

General

Panel Management

4/15/26

General

Diagnosing and Treating ADHD

5/6/26

General

Diagnosing and Treating Bipolar Disorder

5/20/26

General

Working with Parents and Guardians

6/3/26

General

Documentation - SOAP and BIRP Notes

6/17/26

General

Diagnosing and Treating Common Anxiety Disorders and OCD

7/1/26

General

Recognizing Abuse & Neglect

7/15/26

General

Attachment Theory, Birth Order and Family Life Cycle

8/12/26

General

Terminating the Therapeutic Relationship

9/23/26

General

Culture, Discrimination, and Cultural Humility: Broaching

10/7/26

Cultural Competence

Diagnosing and Treating: Anxiety

10/21/26

General

Diagnosing and Treating: Trauma & PTSD

11/4/26

General

Completing an MSE Properly & Phases of Intervention

11/18/26

General

Mandated Reporting

12/2/26

General

Risk Assessment

11/16/26

General

Safety Plans

11/30/26

General

Note: All listed courses are delivered via Synchronous Distance Learning (ACE Reference Standard 5.1). Each course provides 1 CEU, and 1 certificate is awarded to social workers with ACE credit.

Dr. Angel Brathwaite

CST, LCSW-C, LICSW, has over 20 years of clinical experience. She is licensed to practice therapy and serves as a supervisor for social workers and counselors in Maryland, Washington DC, Virginia , Michigan, Florida and the state of Georgia. She is also a broad approved substance abuse supervisor in Maryland. She specializes in Trauma (TF-CBT, TST), CBI (community-based interventions), MST (Multisystemic Therapy), and Sex Therapy. She is currently the Head of residency and Education at Backpack Healthcare.