CMHC Child & Adolescent Therapist (Remote, RI)

As a CMHC Child & Adolescent Therapist at InStride Health, your primary responsibilities will include providing evidence-based individual and group treatment to children and adolescents facing anxiety-related disorders. You'll utilize measurement-based care to guide treatment planning and collaborate closely with other care team members. A key aspect of the role also involves maintaining timely documentation and facilitating skills groups focused on the InStride Health curriculum.

To qualify for the CMHC Child & Adolescent Therapist position at InStride Health, you must hold a CMHC and a Master's degree from an accredited graduate program. Additionally, Rhode Island licensure appropriate for your clinical discipline is essential, along with experience in treating children and adolescents with anxiety and related disorders, and familiarity with evidence-based treatments such as CBT, ACT, and DBT.

Yes, the CMHC Child & Adolescent Therapist position at InStride Health is completely remote. This allows you to work from the comfort of your home while still being a critical part of a mission-driven team. Although the position is primarily virtual, there will be occasional in-person retreats to foster team collaboration and bonding.

At InStride Health, we emphasize a family-centric and evidence-based care model for our CMHC Child & Adolescent Therapist role. This means that therapists are expected to engage not only with the children and adolescents but also with their families, ensuring a holistic approach to treatment. By combining innovative technology with clinical best practices, we aim to make mental health care accessible and effective for every patient.

As a CMHC Child & Adolescent Therapist at InStride Health, you will enjoy a generous benefits package that includes a 401k with a match, flexible PTO, paid holidays, 4-week paid sabbatical, 12-week paid parental leave, and health benefits from day one. Additionally, you'll have the opportunity to work with a mission-driven team committed to changing the landscape of pediatric mental health care.

As a licensed CMHC Child & Adolescent Therapist, you should be prepared to discuss your expertise in various evidence-based therapies. Be ready to provide examples of how you have effectively implemented cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), or dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) in your practice, particularly with children and adolescents.

In your interview, emphasize your approach to measurement-based care, explaining how you assess a child’s progress using specific tools and metrics. Discuss how this data informs your treatment plans and allows you to adapt therapeutic approaches as needed based on the child’s development and feedback.

Sharing a specific case can demonstrate your problem-solving skills and adaptability. When discussing a challenging case, outline your thought process, the interventions employed, and the outcome, emphasizing your teamwork and communication with the care team and the family.

Discuss your methods for involving families, such as regular feedback sessions, family therapy options, and educational workshops. Highlight how you emphasize the importance of establishing trust and a collaborative atmosphere to encourage family participation in their child’s treatment.

Cultural competence is integral in therapy, so be ready to discuss how you approach diversity and inclusion in your practice. Share examples of how you tailor your therapy to meet the unique backgrounds and needs of your patients, and emphasize ongoing learning and self-awareness.

Explain how you leverage technology to enhance your practices, such as using telehealth platforms for therapy sessions, apps for mood tracking, or digital assessments. Highlight your openness to new tools and your ability to guide families in utilizing technology for home practice.

Discuss your understanding and implementation of confidentiality and ethical guidelines in therapy. Emphasize your commitment to creating a safe space where children and families feel secure sharing their sensitive information.

Be prepared to share your insights into the current mental health landscape for children, including barriers like stigma, access to care, and the importance of early intervention. Your perspective on these challenges will demonstrate your knowledge of the field and your commitment to finding solutions.

Since this position is remote, share how you've modified your therapeutic techniques for virtual delivery. Talk about adjustments you’ve made to maintain engagement and effectiveness in an online setting, perhaps by integrating interactive tools or creative activities.

In your answer, highlight InStride Health’s mission and values that resonate with you. Discuss how your personal and professional goals align with the organization’s commitment to innovative, accessible pediatric mental health care and your enthusiasm for being part of a supportive team.