Pre-Licensed Child & Adolescent Therapist (Remote, 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. Through this research-backed clinical care and innovative technology, we expand access to insurance-based care, increase engagement in treatment, and improve outcomes by eliminating common barriers: difficulty finding providers, long wait times, arduous onboarding, and inconsistent use of evidence-based therapies. Our vision is to become the nation's most trusted provider of pediatric anxiety and OCD care.

About the Role

We are looking for a virtual Pre-Licensed Therapist to join our team and deliver family-centric, evidence-based care to children, adolescents, and young adults. This is a fully remote position.

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based individual and group clinical care to patients and families
• Use measurement-based care to inform treatment planning
• Lead and 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 CBT-based groups are for parents/caregivers and focus on skills development and implementation based on the InStride Health curriculum, integrating aspects of ACT and PMT.

Requirements

• Provisional / Associate licensure with one of the following designations:
  • Provisional / Associate Social Work License & Master’s Degree from an accredited school of Social Work
  • Provisional / Associate Counseling License & Master’s Degree from an accredited graduate program
  • Pre-Licensed Psychologist with a Ph.D. or PsyD in psychology from an accredited school of psychology
• An active license in Massachusetts, New Jersey, or New York
• Graduate-level clinical internship with therapy training required
• Background in working with children and adolescents, with anxiety and related disorders, or preferably both
• Experience and training in delivering evidence-based treatments (e.g., CBT, ACT, DBT) preferred
• Basic computer skills, facility with and openness to new technologies
• Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to be flexible and nimble, embrace change, 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

• 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

Pay

The starting salary for this role is $70,000. Compensation increases will take place upon acquiring full independent licensure.

Why Join Our Team

• 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

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

We aim to make our clinical services available to everyone, regardless of background, identity, or appearance. To achieve this, we continually build a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive team. Our DEIB efforts support two key objectives:

• Providing high-quality patient care: We approach all families and each other with compassion and are most effective as a diverse team where all individuals feel valued, respected, and accepted.
• Building a mission-driven business that lasts: We believe our commitment to a supportive culture improves innovation, decision-making, and efficiency.

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