Child & Adolescent Therapist

TimelyCare

. Provide evidence-based virtual therapy to children and adolescents ages 5–17+ .

Posted 10/10/2026contractRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in providing evidence-based virtual therapy to children and adolescents, including clinical assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning using modalities such as CBT, DBT, and TF-CBT. Maintains compliance with HIPAA and professional standards while coordinating care with families and educational professionals.

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Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)Crisis InterventionEvidence-Based Treatment Modalities

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Hard Skills

Clinical AssessmentDiagnosisTreatment PlanningDocumentationMeasurement-Based CareCrisis InterventionSafety PlanningTelehealth TherapyBehavioral Health ServicesIndividualized Care Plans

Soft Skills

Active ListeningCommunicationCollaborationEmpathyDe-Escalation

Tools & Technologies

TimelyCare Electronic Health Record

Certifications & Qualifications

Active Clinical LicensureTF-CBT CertificationDBT CertificationPCIT Certification

Industry Keywords

Pediatric Behavioral HealthAdolescent TherapyDevelopmental NeedsFamily SystemsTrauma-Informed Care

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide evidence-based virtual therapy to children and adolescents ages 5–17+
Conduct clinical assessment, diagnosis, case conceptualization, and treatment planning
Develop individualized care plans based on developmental, behavioral, and emotional needs
Use measurement-based care and validated clinical measures to monitor progress
Deliver developmentally appropriate virtual sessions using CBT, DBT, MI, ACT, TF-CBT, PCIT, and other appropriate modalities
Identify safety concerns, complete safety planning, and provide crisis intervention or escalation
Coordinate care with parents, guardians, educational professionals, and other appropriate parties
Complete timely, accurate, HIPAA-compliant documentation in TimelyCare’s electronic health record
Maintain treatment goals and documentation in accordance with professional, ethical, regulatory, and clinical standards
Provide generally 55-minute therapy appointments with remaining time for documentation

Requirements

What you’ll need

Active, unrestricted independent clinical licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor or equivalent independent counselor license (LPC, LCPC, LMHC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), or Licensed Clinical Psychologist (Ph.D. or Psy.D.; LP/LCP as applicable)
Authorization to independently provide clinical services within the applicable state
Strong clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, documentation, and active listening skills
Experience working with children, adolescents, and families
Ability to assess and respond to safety concerns, including crisis intervention, de-escalation, and safety planning
Valid U.S. work authorization
Associate or provisionally licensed therapists, school psychologists, and school counselors without a clinical therapist license are not eligible
Preferred: experience providing pediatric or adolescent behavioral health services through telehealth, school-based programs, outpatient mental health, or community mental health settings
Preferred: experience or certification in evidence-based pediatric and adolescent treatment modalities such as TF-CBT, CBT, DBT, PCIT, Parent Management Training, or trauma-informed care
Preferred: familiarity with family systems and developmentally appropriate clinical interventions

Benefits

Comp & perks

Professional liability coverage for services delivered through TimelyCare, subject to applicable terms and coverage requirements
Partial compensation may be available for qualifying late cancellations and no-shows
Access to monthly APA/ASWB sponsored CE opportunities may be available
Eligibility to participate in TimelyCare’s provider referral program, subject to program terms
Remote virtual service delivery from an appropriate home or professional office environment
Contractor autonomy to determine service availability