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Residency opportunities at Backpack Healthcare

Whether you're finishing your degree or working toward licensure, there's a place for you here. Choose your program to get started.

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Our Programs

Residency Programs

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Residency Program

For provisionally licensed counselors and social workers ready to earn their full license. Residents join Backpack Healthcare as clinicians, full-time or part-time, and complete a fully virtual 24-month training program with two hours of supervision every week. Open in Maryland, Virginia, Georgia, Michigan, Kentucky, Kansas, and Rhode Island.

Applicaiton Instructions

How to Apply

1

Submit your application. Apply online through our Greenhouse portal using the button for your program.

2

Upload your documents. Add your resume and any requested supporting documents directly in the portal.

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Check your status. Track where your application stands through Greenhouse at any time. You'll also receive email updates from our team.

What We Expect

From Residents

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Provide telehealth care to Backpack Healthcare clients as part of your role

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Attend one hour of individual and one hour of group supervision each week

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Take part in the two-year curriculum, weekly exam practice, and peer consultation

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Complete at least two live observed sessions a year, plus quarterly evaluations with your supervisor

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Follow the ethical standards of your profession (NASW or ACA)

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Stay engaged through the full 24 months of the program

Questions?

We're happy to help you figure out which program fits. Reach out to Erica Peccia, LCSW.