Child & Adolescent Therapist

TimelyCare

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

Posted 11/3/2026contractRemote • Texas • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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, with a focus on individualized care planning and crisis intervention. Proficient in maintaining HIPAA-compliant documentation and coordinating care with families and educational professionals.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)Evidence-Based Therapy ModalitiesClinical Assessment and Diagnosis

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Hard Skills

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Motivational Interviewing (MI)Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT)Treatment PlanningCrisis InterventionSafety PlanningMeasurement-Based Care

Soft Skills

Active ListeningCommunicationCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

TimelyCare Electronic Health Record

Industry Keywords

Pediatric Behavioral HealthAdolescent Mental HealthTelehealth ServicesFamily SystemsDevelopmentally Appropriate Interventions

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 clients’ developmental, behavioral, and emotional needs and treatment goals.
Use measurement-based care by reviewing validated clinical measures, guiding care planning, and monitoring progress.
Deliver evidence-based interventions including 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 necessary.
Coordinate care with parents, guardians, educational professionals, and other appropriate parties when clinically indicated and permitted.
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 through Saturday, between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m.; Saturday availability is prioritized.
Conduct generally 55-minute therapy appointments, with remaining time available 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; 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.
Contractor autonomy to determine availability.
Remote virtual services from an appropriate home or professional office environment.