Child Therapists

Position Summary

Bright Shadows Telepsychiatry Services is seeking a compassionate and experienced Child Therapist to provide mental health counseling services to children, adolescents, and families. The Child Therapist will deliver evidence-based therapeutic interventions that support emotional regulation, behavioral development, family functioning, and overall mental wellness. This role involves collaboration with parents/guardians, psychiatric providers, schools, and interdisciplinary care teams to ensure comprehensive treatment planning and continuity of care.

• Provide individual therapy services to children and adolescents.
• Conduct age-appropriate biopsychosocial and diagnostic assessments.
• Develop individualized treatment plans addressing emotional, behavioral, and developmental needs.
• Provide family therapy and parent coaching when clinically appropriate.
• Utilize evidence-based treatment modalities such as:
  • Play Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Trauma-Focused CBT (TF-CBT)
  • Behavioral Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
• Monitor treatment progress and modify interventions as needed.
• Provide crisis assessment and intervention when required.

• Complete clinical documentation within organizational standards (typically within 72 hours).
• Maintain accurate treatment plans, progress notes, and discharge summaries.
• Ensure documentation meets medical necessity and insurance requirements.
• Maintain compliance with HIPAA, ethical guidelines, and state licensing regulations.

• Collaborate with Psychiatrists, PMHNPs, Case Managers, Peer Support Specialists, and school personnel.
• Communicate treatment recommendations with parents/guardians.
• Provide referrals for additional services when appropriate.
• Participate in clinical staff meetings and case consultations.

• Provide therapy services via secure telehealth platforms and/or onsite sessions.
• Maintain a professional and confidential therapeutic environment.
• Implement engagement strategies to reduce no-shows and improve treatment adherence.
• Maintain appropriate therapeutic boundaries in virtual settings.

• Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy, or related behavioral health field.
• Active licensure or associate licensure in applicable state(s): LPC / LPC-A; LCSW / LCSWA; LMFT / LMFTA.
• Experience providing therapy to children and adolescents.
• Knowledge of child development and family systems.
• Ability to obtain credentialing with insurance panels.

• Play Therapy certification or training.
• Experience with trauma-informed care.
• Experience working with ADHD, behavioral disorders, anxiety, depression, or autism spectrum concerns.
• Experience in telehealth or outpatient behavioral health settings.
• Bilingual candidates encouraged to apply.

Flexible work from home options available.