School Based Mental Health Therapist -Atlanta (Hybrid)

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates School Based Mental Health Therapist -Atlanta (Hybrid) at Backpack Healthcare a 7.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% of all Mental Health Therapy psychologist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts, remote work flexibility.

Positions in this range offer a solid balance between clinical responsibility and personal time. Most providers report manageable workloads with adequate recovery time.

This Mental Health Therapy position at Backpack Healthcare is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Remote psychologist positions in Mental Health Therapy have grown significantly in recent years, offering clinicians the ability to maintain a full patient panel without geographic constraints or commute-related burnout.

Backpack Healthcare lists compensation for this psychologist position at $45k to $65k annually.

This position also offers production-based compensation: $65000 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

This is a fully remote psychologist position. Remote clinicians can practice from any state where they hold an active license, eliminating commute time and offering maximum schedule flexibility. Many remote healthcare positions also allow providers to establish a more sustainable long-term practice pattern.

Key skills and qualifications: Mental Health Therapy, LCSW, LMSW, LPC, LPC-A, Clinical Assessment, Treatment Planning, Collaboration. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Mental Health Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: The therapist will deliver on-site, school-based therapy services to students across elementary, middle, and high school settings, which includes conducting mental health assessments and developing individualized treatment plans. Responsibilities also involve collaborating with school staff, familie...

Benefits package: CEU reimbursement, Clinical supervision, Advancement opportunities, Medical, dental, and vision insurance, PTO, 401(k) with 3% company match, Employee Assistance Program. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.