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 • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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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 exercising independent professional judgment within regulatory standards.

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Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)Evidence-Based Therapy (CBT, DBT, TF-CBT)Crisis Intervention and Safety Planning

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Hard Skills

Clinical AssessmentDiagnosisTreatment PlanningDocumentationCrisis Intervention

Soft Skills

Active ListeningCommunication

Tools & Technologies

TimelyCare Electronic Health Record

Certifications & Qualifications

Independent Clinical Licensure

Industry Keywords

Pediatric Behavioral HealthAdolescent Mental HealthTelehealthFamily SystemsTrauma-Informed Care

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 such as CBT, DBT, MI, ACT, TF-CBT, PCIT, and other appropriate modalities 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 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 appropriately to safety concerns, including crisis intervention, de-escalation, and safety planning
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
Valid U.S. work authorization; sponsorship is not available

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 service availability
Remote virtual services from an appropriate home or professional office environment