Pays $55/hr — Counselor 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)
Licensed Mental Health Therapist - Arizona
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
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 ANALYSISThis 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...
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