Pays $55/hrCounselor market median is ~$51k (10 jobs) · Top 25% in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) for work-life (7.2/10, vs 7,673 in this specialty)

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Backpack Healthcare
Glendale, Arizona · Remote OK

Licensed Mental Health Therapist - Arizona

Counselor Top 25% in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling)No weekendsPart-Time
Posted 15 days ago

About the Role

Remote mental health therapist. Flexible schedule, $55/hr. Glendale, AZ.

Join Backpack Healthcare as a Licensed Mental Health Therapist – Remote, $55/hr in Glendale, Arizona.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Pay rate: $55/hr.
  • CME allowance: $150.
  • 401(k) with 3% match
  • $150 annual CEU reimbursement
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Monthly bonus potential

Work Schedule

  • Part-Time position.
  • Remote position - work from anywhere.
  • No weekends required.
  • Flexible scheduling available.

This position offers weekends off, remote work flexibility. Work with Backpack Healthcare in Glendale, Arizona.

Key Responsibilities

The therapist will provide evidence-informed behavioral healthcare to children, teens, and families via secure telehealth platforms. Responsibilities include conducting clinical assessments, developing trauma-informed treatment plans, and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an active Arizona license as an LCSW, LPC, or LMFT. Experience working with children, adolescents, and families is required, along with the ability to work independently in a remote environment.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Clinical assessmentTrauma-informed careTreatment planningTelehealthIndividual therapyFamily therapyClinical documentationCommunication skillsBehavioral healthcareCrisis interventionCare coordinationCulturally responsive careInterdisciplinary collaborationChild and adolescent therapy

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Licensed Mental Health Therapist - Arizona at Backpack Healthcare a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) — ranked against 7,673 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, remote work flexibility.

Counselor Career Context

Backpack Healthcare holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 71/100, 19 active listings.

Of the 40 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 83% are remote, 18% have no call, 90% require no weekends — this position is remote.

Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 7.2/10 on work-life balance for Counselor roles.

Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...

Benefits analysis: Compared to 10 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...

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CME allowance
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Loan repayment
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PSLF eligible
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About Backpack Healthcare

Mental Health Care
Elkridge, Maryland
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

401(k) with 3% match
$150 annual CEU reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program
Monthly bonus potential
Flexible schedule
Remote work