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 conducting clinical assessments, developing individualized care plans, and applying measurement-based care. Proficient in crisis intervention and maintaining HIPAA-compliant documentation while 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)Crisis InterventionEvidence-Based Interventions

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Hard Skills

Clinical AssessmentDiagnosisTreatment PlanningMeasurement-Based CareCognitive 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)

Soft Skills

Active ListeningCommunicationCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

TimelyCare Electronic Health Record

Certifications & Qualifications

Independent Clinical Licensure

Industry Keywords

Pediatric Behavioral HealthAdolescent Mental HealthTelehealthSafety PlanningFamily Systems

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide evidence-based virtual therapy to children and adolescents ages 5–17+
Conduct clinical assessments, diagnoses, case conceptualization, and treatment planning
Develop individualized care plans based on developmental, behavioral, and emotional needs
Apply measurement-based care by reviewing validated clinical measures and monitoring progress
Use evidence-based interventions including CBT, DBT, MI, ACT, TF-CBT, and PCIT
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 according to professional, ethical, regulatory, and clinical standards
Provide generally 55-minute therapy sessions 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; 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 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 service delivery from an appropriate home or professional office environment