LCSW Child & Adolescent Therapist (Remote, IL)

Behavioral Health Tech, Inc.; Illinois; Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in behavioral health is seeking a virtual Child & Adolescent Therapist to deliver effective, family-focused therapy. This role is fully remote, offering opportunities to provide both individual and group treatments, and requires a strong background in evidence-based practices. The position demands high flexibility and collaboration within a mission-driven environment, advocating for children's mental health and well-being.

Qualifications

• LCSW & MSW required.
• Strong background in treating anxiety disorders in children.
• Experience in evidence-based treatments like CBT, ACT, DBT.

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based treatment for patients and families.
• Collaborate with care team members including coach and psychiatrist.
• Facilitate skills groups based on the InStride Health curriculum.

Skills

Treatment of children and adolescents

Evidence-based treatments

Interpersonal communication

Culturally responsive

Flexibility and adaptability

Education

LCSW & MSW from accredited school of social work

Illinois licensure

Tools

Basic computer skills

Familiarity with new technologies

Job description

About the Role

We are looking for a virtual Child & Adolescent Therapist to join our team to deliver family-centric and evidence-based care. This is a fully remote position.

Responsibilities:

• Provide evidence-based individual and group treatment to patients and families
• Use measurement-based care to inform treatment planning
• Collaborate with other care team members (e.g., coach and psychiatrist)
• Provide feedback on program curricula and training protocols
• Provide feedback regarding the various applications of technology in treatment
• Maintain awareness of risk management issues
• Complete documentation in a timely and thorough manner
• Participate in initial and ongoing trainings on the application of evidence-based and tech-enhanced care delivery
• Facilitate skills or skills practice groups, as assigned. These age-based groups, for patients or parents/caregivers, focus on skills development and implementation based on the InStride Health curriculum. These groups are based in CBT, and integrate aspects of ACT and PMT

What You Need to Succeed in the Role

• LCSW & MSW from an accredited school of social work
• Illinois licensure appropriate to clinical discipline
• Strong background in treating children and adolescents with anxiety and related disorders
• Experience and training in delivering evidence-based treatments (e.g., CBT, ACT, DBT)
• Basic computer skills, facility with and openness to new technologies
• Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to be flexible and nimble and work well both independently and as part of a teamin a fast-paced, mission driven environment
• Culturally responsive with regard to diversity and inclusion
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information in a manner that inspiresconfidence and trust

The expected annual salary for this role is between $80,000-100,000. Actual starting salary will be determined on an individualized basis and will be based on several factors including but not limited to specific skill set, work experience, licensure, etc. Additional compensation may be considered based on factors such as licensure type, appropriate state licensure, prime time hour availability, and more.