Child & Adolescent Therapist

Job Description:

• 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 when necessary
• 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 in accordance with professional, ethical, regulatory, and clinical standards
• Exercise independent professional judgment within licensure, legal, contractual, and platform requirements
• Determine service availability consistent with the contractor agreement and service requirements
• Conduct generally 55-minute therapy appointments with remaining time for documentation

Requirements:

• 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 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:

• 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
• Flexible contractor availability
• Remote virtual service delivery from an appropriate home or professional office environment