Child & Adolescent Therapist

Job Description:

• 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:

• 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:

• 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