CMHC Child & Adolescent Therapist (Remote, NH)

As a CMHC Child & Adolescent Therapist at InStride Health, your main responsibilities will include providing evidence-based individual and group therapy to children and families, collaborating with other care team members, and using measurement-based care to inform treatment planning. You will also be involved in facilitating skills practice groups and maintaining timely documentation to ensure quality care.

To apply for the CMHC Child & Adolescent Therapist position at InStride Health, candidates need a CMHC and Master's degree from an accredited graduate program, appropriate New Hampshire licensure, and a solid background in the treatment of children and adolescents with anxiety disorders. Experience in delivering evidence-based treatments such as CBT, ACT, and DBT is essential.

InStride Health fosters a supportive environment by embracing core values centered around community, humility, and smart work. The organization also prioritizes the growth and development of its team through regular trainings, open feedback systems, and collaboration among team members, ensuring that therapists can thrive while making a difference.

Yes, the CMHC Child & Adolescent Therapist position at InStride Health is fully remote. This offers therapists the flexibility to work from home while contributing meaningfully to pediatric mental health care, allowing for a balance between professional responsibilities and personal life.

A CMHC Child & Adolescent Therapist at InStride Health can expect a generous benefits package, including 401k matching, flexible PTO, health benefits starting from day one, paid parental leave, a paid sabbatical, and the opportunity to work in a mission-driven environment that prioritizes the well-being of its employees.

In your answer, highlight your background in using evidence-based practices such as CBT or ACT. Share specific examples of how these methodologies led to positive outcomes for your young clients.

Discuss your collaborative experiences, emphasizing communication skills, openness to feedback, and how this teamwork has enhanced patient care. Be sure to provide examples where possible.

Explain your approach to organization and time management. You might want to mention tools and techniques you use for documentation, and how maintaining this can improve care delivery.

Share your experiences with technology in therapy, such as online platforms or digital tools you’ve used. Discuss how these have improved engagement or treatment outcomes with clients.

Illustrate a specific case, detailing the challenges, your strategic approach to treatment, and the eventual results. This will show your problem-solving and critical thinking skills.

Discuss your belief in the importance of family in treatment and share specific strategies you’ve used to engage family members in the therapy process.

Explain your understanding of cultural responsiveness in therapy, along with examples of how you’ve adapted your approach to be inclusive and effective for diverse clients.

Mention relevant professional development resources, such as attending workshops, reading journals, or being part of professional groups that keep you informed on advancements in the field.

Share your passion for helping children and adolescents, discussing key moments that solidify your commitment and strengthen your resolve to make a difference in their lives.

Discuss your understanding of confidentiality and the importance of trust in the therapist-client relationship, along with protocols you follow to ensure sensitive information is handled appropriately.