Child & Adolescent Therapist

InStride Health

Virtual Child & Adolescent Therapist at InStride Health providing evidence-based care for children and families. Focused on helping families access desperately-needed mental health support.

Posted 6/8/2026full-timeRemote • New Jersey • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $80,000 - $100,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Ph.D. or PsyD. in psychology from an accredited school of psychology, LCSW from an accredited school of social work, or LPC & Masters degree from an accredited graduate program
New Jersey 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 team in 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 inspires confidence and trust

Benefits

Comp & perks

Generous benefits package (401k with match)
Flexible PTO
Paid holidays
Paid service days
4 week paid sabbatical
12 week paid parental leave
Health benefits starting on your first day
Opportunity to join a mission-driven company that is changing the landscape of pediatric mental health treatment
Chance to make a far-reaching impact by helping children and families access desperately-needed, evidence-based care
Opportunity to work with talented and experienced team members who have devoted their lives to solving this problem
Fully virtual: work from the comfort of your home with periodic in-person retreats

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Hard Skills & Tools

evidence-based treatmentmeasurement-based careCBTACTDBT

Soft Skills

interpersonal communicationwritten communicationflexibilityteamworkcultural responsiveness

Certifications

Ph.D.PsyD.LCSWLPCNew Jersey licensure