1099 - Child & Adolescent Therapist

TimelyCare is a clinically accountable virtual care provider built specifically for education. Trusted by nearly 500 campuses across the U.S., TimelyCare combines URAC-accredited clinical standards with a measurement-based approach and a partnership-first model to help institutions champion well-being with clarity, accountability, and real-world impact. Through a seamless, easy-to-access platform, TimelyCare offers a comprehensive range of services, including a crisis line, mental health counseling, on-demand emotional support, medical care, psychiatric care, health coaching, success coaching, basic needs assistance, faculty and staff guidance, peer support, and self-guided wellness tools. TimelyCare drives clinically validated improvements in depression and anxiety, supporting healthier learning environments.

The Role:

We are currently looking to contract with 1099 therapists licensed in the state of NY who would provide high-quality therapy and support to pediatric and adolescent populations.

Pediatric & adolescent therapy is part of a broad range of TimelyCare's digital health services - expanding on the current higher-ed offerings and now working with K-12 schools directly. As a 1099 Child & Adolescent Therapist with TimelyCare, you will focus on supporting children and adolescents, ages 5-17, working closely with families when appropriate, to ensure comprehensive, developmentally appropriate care.

Requirements for Contracted Services:

• Required: Active, independent licensure as one of the following:

- Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC, LCPC, LMHC)

- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

- Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)

- Licensed Clinical Psychologist (Ph.D. or Psy.D., LP/LCP)

- Associate therapists are not applicable for this position at this time.

• Active State License(s) in NY
• Preferred: Experience or certification in evidence-based pediatric and adolescent treatment modalities (e.g., TF-CBT, Play Therapy, trauma-informed care).
• Strong clinical documentation, assessment, diagnosis, and active listening skills
• Experience working with children, adolescents, and their families, especially within telehealth, school-based services, outpatient mental health, or community mental health settings.
• Experience with crisis intervention/de-escalation and safety/treatment planning
• Familiarity with developmentally appropriate interventions and family systems approaches.

What Our Contracted Therapists Do:

• Provide evidence-based therapy, case conceptualization, diagnosis and treatment planning to children and adolescents.
• Conduct assessments and develop care plans tailored to the developmental and emotional needs of younger populations, in line with patient goals for treatment.
• Submit HIPAA-compliant documentation using TimelyCare's electronic health record.
• Collaborate with a child’s parents, guardians, and educational professionals when necessary to coordinate care and ensure holistic support.
• Use evidence-based interventions (CBT, PCITTF-CBT, DBT, MI) appropriate for children and adolescents.
• Identify safety concerns, complete safety planning, and provide crisis intervention when necessary.
• Develop and maintain treatment goals in collaboration with the child, family, and relevant parties.
• Adhere to established standards for documentation quality and ethical practice guidelines.

Expectations for Contracted Services:

• Work with the student/client/family to establish and develop goals and individualized treatment plans and document accordingly
• Utilize active listening skills and evidence based modalities (SFBT, CBT, DBT, MI, ACT) in order to build rapport, establish boundaries, and progress student/client care
• Submit appropriate HIPAA compliant documentation in the EHR (the TimelyCare platform) in a punctual manner
• Prepared to adapt to the changing needs of the population we serve
• Able to remain calm and maintain composure during a potential high stress scenario
• Respond with empathy, professionalism, and meet clients where they are at
• Model respectful conduct with all students, families, clients, peers, and support staff

Highlights of Contracted Services:

• Timely: Expected session time is 45–50 minutes, with the time remaining for documentation (60 minutes total)
• Bye, bye, burnout: Provide remote care from the convenience of your home or professional office space while maintaining a healthy work/life balance.
• Therapist autonomy: Flexible hours that work for you. Independent, contracted therapists can set their own schedule for any time Monday - Sunday.
• Professional boundaries: Clients will not have access to your phone number or email.

Compensation & Benefits:

• The compensation range for this opportunity is $85 - $95 per session, depending on education, experience, and licenses. The higher end of this range is reserved for doctoral level candidates. All pay is subject to experience and licensure.
• Malpractice insurance is provided
• Partial compensation for late cancellations and no shows
• APA and ASWB sponsored CE opportunities
• Candidate Referral Program

CLOSING:

This is a remote position. Reviewing candidates across the country.

Please note: You will need valid U.S. work authorization to join us as we are not able to offer sponsorship at this time.

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