Child & Adolescent Therapist

TimelyCare

. Provide evidence-based therapy, clinical assessment, diagnosis, case conceptualization, and treatment planning for children and adolescents ages 5–17+ .

Posted 10/10/2026contractRemote • New York • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $85 - $95 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in evidence-based therapy and clinical assessment for children and adolescents, with a focus on individualized care planning and crisis intervention. Proficient in maintaining HIPAA-compliant documentation and coordinating care with families and educational professionals.

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Active Clinical Licensure in New YorkEvidence-Based Therapy (CBT, DBT, TF-CBT, PCIT)Clinical Assessment and DiagnosisCrisis Intervention and Safety PlanningExperience with Children and Adolescents

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Hard Skills

Clinical AssessmentDiagnosisTreatment PlanningCrisis InterventionSafety PlanningEvidence-Based InterventionsDocumentationTelehealth ServicesBehavioral Health ServicesFamily Systems

Soft Skills

Active ListeningCommunicationCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

TimelyCare Electronic Health Record

Certifications & Qualifications

Independent Clinical Licensure (LPC, LCPC, LMHC, LCSW, LMFT, Ph.D., Psy.D.)

Industry Keywords

Pediatric Behavioral HealthAdolescent Treatment ModalitiesTrauma-Informed CareDevelopmentally Appropriate InterventionsSchool-Based Programs

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide evidence-based therapy, clinical assessment, diagnosis, case conceptualization, and treatment planning for children and adolescents ages 5–17+
Develop individualized care plans based on developmental, behavioral, and emotional needs and treatment goals
Regularly review validated clinical measures to assess treatment needs, guide care planning, and monitor progress
Use evidence-based interventions including CBT, DBT, MI, ACT, TF-CBT, and PCIT through virtual sessions
Identify safety concerns, complete safety planning, and provide crisis intervention or escalation when clinically necessary
Coordinate care with parents, guardians, educational professionals, and other appropriate parties when clinically indicated and permitted
Complete timely, accurate, HIPAA-compliant documentation through TimelyCare’s electronic health record
Maintain treatment goals and documentation consistent with professional, ethical, regulatory, and clinical standards
Exercise independent professional judgment within licensure, applicable law, contractual obligations, and platform standards
Conduct generally 55-minute therapy appointments with remaining time for documentation

Requirements

What you’ll need

Active, unrestricted independent clinical licensure in New York 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 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 is provided for services delivered through TimelyCare, subject to applicable terms and coverage requirements
Partial compensation may be available for qualifying late cancellations and no-shows in accordance with applicable contractor terms
Access to monthly APA/ASWB sponsored CE opportunities may be available
Independent contractors may be eligible to participate in TimelyCare’s provider referral program, subject to program terms
Remote care from an appropriate home or professional office environment
Contractor autonomy to determine availability