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Job description
The Family Therapy Contractor provides specialized family and couples therapy within a new outpatient program. This role is responsible for assessing family dynamics, delivering evidence-based interventions, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to support improved functioning and mental health outcomes. This position requires in-person services for approximately four hours per week on Silver Hill's campus in New Canaan, CT.
Duties/Responsibilities:
Provide family and couples therapy to outpatient clients
Conduct comprehensive assessments of family systems, dynamics, and treatment needs
Develop and implement individualized, evidence-based treatment plans
Facilitate improved communication, conflict resolution, and relational functioning within family systems
Collaborate with psychiatrists, individual therapists, and program staff to ensure coordinated and integrated care
Participate in case consultations and interdisciplinary team meetings as needed
Communicate effectively with referral sources and family members, as appropriate
Maintain timely, accurate, and compliant clinical documentation
Performs other duties as required
Required Skills/Abilities: Strong clinical expertise in family systems and evidence-based modalities
Ability to manage complex family dynamics and psychiatric presentations
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
Ability to maintain professionalism and clinical judgment in emotionally charged situations
Education and Experience: Active licensure as a Family Therapist (e.g., LMFT) in the state of Connecticut, required
Minimum of three (3) years of post-licensure experience providing family and/or couples therapy
Experience working with complex psychiatric populations preferred
Experience in a hospital or outpatient setting preferred
Additional Requirements: Must be available to provide in-person services on Silver Hill's campus in New Canaan, CT
Must maintain current licensure and professional liability insurance
Silver Hill Hospital ("SHH") is fully committed to equal employment and advancement opportunities for all present employees as well as for applicants in all phases of the employment process (recruitment, hiring, assignment, conditions of employment, compensation, benefits, training, promotion, transfer, discipline and termination). Therefore, except in any cases of bona fide occupational qualification or need, SHH will act without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, status as a protected veteran, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, past/present history of mental disorder, intellectual disability, physical or learning disability, genetic information or any other characteristics protected by applicable law, (unless it is shown by supervisory personnel that a disability prevents performance of the work involved or may result in undue hardship) in all aspects of the employment process and relationship. This policy is based on the understanding that an applicant is able to handle the job requirements. Employment decisions will be based on merit, qualifications and abilities.
Worksite address
new canaan, CT, 06840, US
Who can apply
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