Empower Your Future with Backpack
Join hands with us in the mission to enhance family mental health
"At Backpack Healthcare, we believe that clinician satisfaction = client satisfaction. We specialize in mental and behavioral health treatment for kids, teens, young adults and families."
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.
Innovation
We’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.
Teamwork
We 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!
Empowerment
Walls and barriers have no place at Backpack. Every voice matters, and we want you to feel empowered to chase your goals and contribute meaningfully.
Authenticity
At Backpack, we’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.
Our mental health specialists are committed to excellence and ongoing growth. Their professional development scores reflect their competence and dedication to delivering high-quality care to children, youth, and families. These scores serve as evidence of the positive impact they have on both the community and the lives of those we serve.
Average Reduction of Symptoms Across Anxiety and Depression Symptoms
Residency program
Diversity and Inclusion
Discover how our programs and training foster an environment where everyone has a voice.
Cultural Sensitivity Programs
We offer workshops and programs that promote understanding and appreciation of diverse cultures and perspectives.
Seminars on Identity and Gender
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Equity and Social Justice Training
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Practices for Diversity-Sensitive Communication
Learn to communicate effectively with patients from different backgrounds and experiences.
Partnerships with Community Organizations
We collaborate with local organizations to promote inclusion and provide resources and support to marginalized communities.
Cultural Competence Assessmentes
Engage in assessments that measure your competence in providing diversity-sensitive care.
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 Apply
Licensed therapists comfortable working with children, adolescents, young adults and families requiring mental and behavioral treatment sessions via telehealth in Maryland, Virginia, Georgia and Michigan.
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 | ACE Course Delivery Format(s) (Reference Standard 5.1) | Course Date(s) (If live in-person or live distance) |
ACE CE Credit Amount | Credit Type(s) (General, Clinical, Ethics, or Cultural Competence) |
# of Certificates Awarded to Social Workers with ACE Credit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethics - an overview | Synchronous Distance Learning | 2/4/26 | 1 CEU | Ethics | 1 |
| Diagnosing and Treating Depression | Synchronous Distance Learning | 2/28/26 | 1 CEU | General | 1 |
| Telehealth Methods | Synchronous Distance Learning | 3/11/26 | 1 CEU | General | 1 |
| Motivational Interviewing | Synchronous Distance Learning | 3/25/26 | 1 CEU | General | 1 |
| Working with Families | Synchronous Distance Learning | 4/1/26 | 1 CEU | General | 1 |
| Panel Management | Synchronous Distance Learning | 4/15/26 | 1 CEU | General | 1 |
| Diagnosing and Treating ADHD | Synchronous Distance Learning | 5/6/26 | 1 CEU | General | 1 |
| Diagnosing and Treating Bipolar Disorder | Synchronous Distance Learning | 5/20/26 | 1 CEU | General | 1 |
| Working with Parents and Guardians | Synchronous Distance Learning | 6/3/26 | 1 CEU | General | 1 |
| Documentation - SOAP and BIRP Notes | Synchronous Distance Learning | 6/17/26 | 1 CEU | General | 1 |
| Diagnosing and Treating Common Anxiety Disorders and OCD | Synchronous Distance Learning | 7/1/26 | 1 CEU | General | 1 |
| Recognizing Abuse & Neglect | Synchronous Distance Learning | 7/15/26 | 1 CEU | General | 1 |
| Attachment Theory, Birth Order and Family Life Cycle | Synchronous Distance Learning | 8/12/26 | 1 CEU | General | 1 |
| Terminating the Therapeutic Relationship | Synchronous Distance Learning | 9/23/26 | 1 CEU | General | 1 |
| Culture, Discrimination, and Cultural Humility: Broaching | Synchronous Distance Learning | 10/7/26 | 1 CEU | Cultural Competence | 1 |
| Diagnosing and Treating: Anxiety | Synchronous Distance Learning | 10/21/26 | 1 CEU | General | 1 |
| Diagnosing and Treating: Trauma & PTSD | Synchronous Distance Learning | 11/4/26 | 1 CEU | General | 1 |
| Completing an MSE Properly & Phases of Intervention | Synchronous Distance Learning | 11/18/26 | 1 CEU | General | 1 |
| Mandated Reporting | Synchronous Distance Learning | 12/2/26 | 1 CEU | General | 1 |
| Risk Assessment | Synchronous Distance Learning | 11/16/26 | 1 CEU | General | 1 |
| Safety Plans | Synchronous Distance Learning | 11/30/26 | 1 CEU | General | 1 |
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.