LCSW Child & Adolescent Therapist (Remote, IL)

Stride Consulting; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A mental health care provider is looking for a remote Child & Adolescent Therapist. This role involves delivering evidence-based care and collaborating with care teams to support children with anxiety disorders. Ideal candidates will have an LCSW, excellent communication skills, and experience in providing treatment. The position offers a salary range of $80,000-$100,000 and comes with a generous benefits package including PTO and health benefits.

Benefits

401k with match

Flexible PTO

Paid holidays

Health benefits from day one

12 weeks paid parental leave

Qualifications

• Licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) required.
• Strong background in treating anxiety disorders desirable.
• Basic computer skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based treatment to patients and families.
• Collaborate with other care team members.
• Complete documentation in a timely manner.

Skills

Treating children and adolescents with anxiety

Evidence-based treatments (CBT, ACT, DBT)

Interpersonal communication skills

Flexibility and independence

Education

LCSW & MSW from accredited school of social work

Illinois licensure

Job description

Overview

LCSW Child & Adolescent Therapist (Remote, IL) — Fully remote position based in Illinois.

About Us

InStride Health’s mission is to deliver specialty anxiety and OCD care that works for every kid, teen, young adult, and family who needs it. We are expanding access to insurance-based care, increasing engagement in treatment, and improving treatment outcomes by combining research-backed clinical care with innovative technology to reduce barriers to care.

Team InStride Health: Our Core Values

• Give Heart: We lead with heart, treating patients and their families with care and respect.
• Work Smart: We solve hard problems by leveraging technology, diversity of thought, and innovation.
• Have Humility: We collaborate, value diverse perspectives, and adopt a growth mindset.
• Embrace Community: We belong together and support each other; every voice matters.

About the Role

We are looking for a virtual Child & Adolescent Therapist 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 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 evidence-based and tech-enhanced care delivery
• Facilitate skills or skills practice groups for patients or parents/caregivers, based on the InStride Health curriculum; groups are CBT-based 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 and openness to new technologies
• Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to be flexible and work well independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment
• Culturally responsive with regard to diversity and inclusion
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with integrity and discretion

Compensation

The expected annual salary for this role is between $80,000-100,000. Actual starting salary will be determined on an individualized basis and may reflect licensure, experience, and state requirements. Additional compensation may be considered based on factors such as licensure type and availability.

Why Join Our Team

• Generous benefits package (401k with match, Flexible PTO, paid holidays, 4 weeks paid sabbatical, 12 weeks paid parental leave, health benefits from day one, and more)
• Opportunity to join a mission-driven company transforming pediatric mental health treatment
• Chance to help children and families access evidence-based care
• Work with a talented team devoted to solving this problem
• Fully virtual with periodic in-person retreats

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Belonging (DEIB)

We strive to make clinical services accessible to everyone. We are committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive team and supporting two primary objectives: providing high-quality patient care and fostering a culture that enhances innovation and decision-making through inclusion.

We invite you to share additional information about yourself or your experiences that may not be reflected in your CV. Inclusion of this information is voluntary.

Important Notice

Beware of fake job postings and offers. All official communications from InStride Health will come from email addresses ending in @instride.health. We will never ask for personal information during the application process. If you receive a suspicious offer, contact our recruitment team at [e-mail] to verify authenticity.