Child & Adolescent Therapist

TimelyCare

. Provide contracted virtual therapy services to children and adolescents ages 5–17+ .

Posted 11/9/2026contractRemote • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $85 - $95 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in providing evidence-based therapy and clinical assessment for children and adolescents, utilizing modalities such as CBT, DBT, and TF-CBT. Maintains compliance with HIPAA and professional standards while coordinating care with families and educational professionals.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Active Clinical Licensure in CaliforniaClinical Assessment and DiagnosisCrisis Intervention and Safety PlanningExperience with Children and AdolescentsTelehealth Service Delivery

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Hard Skills

Evidence-Based TherapyClinical AssessmentTreatment PlanningCrisis InterventionCBTDBTTF-CBTPCITMeasurement-Based CareDocumentation

Soft Skills

Active ListeningCommunicationCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Electronic Health RecordTimelyCare

Certifications & Qualifications

Licensed Clinical PsychologistLPCLCPCLMHCLCSWLMFT

Industry Keywords

Pediatric Behavioral HealthTelehealthFamily SystemsDevelopmentally Appropriate InterventionsCommunity Mental Health

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide contracted virtual therapy services to children and adolescents ages 5–17+
Provide evidence-based therapy, clinical assessment, diagnosis, case conceptualization, and treatment planning
Develop individualized care plans based on developmental, behavioral, and emotional needs and treatment goals
Use measurement-based care by reviewing validated clinical measures and monitoring 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 consistent with professional, ethical, regulatory, and clinical standards
Provide services Monday–Friday, 5 p.m.–7 p.m. PST, and Saturdays, 7 a.m.–7 p.m. PST, with contractor-selected availability
Conduct generally 55-minute therapy appointments with remaining time for documentation

Requirements

What you’ll need

Active, unrestricted independent clinical licensure in California as an LPC, LCPC, LMHC, LCSW, 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; sponsorship is not available
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 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
Contractor autonomy over availability