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Licensed & Provisionally Licensed Behavioral Health Clinician (LPC, LMFT, LCSW) - Shelton M.J.A. Behavioral Health & Wellness - 1.7 Shelton, CT Job Details Part-time | Full-time $40 - $65 an hour 11 hours ago Benefits Continuing education credits Qualifications Spanish Teamwork English Experience working with children Time management Full Job Description Overview MJA Behavioral Health & Wellness believes that everyone should have access to quality mental health care, and that the well-being and professional growth of our clinicians are just as important as the care they provide. We foster a supportive, inclusive, and collaborative environment that encourages professional development, autonomy, and long-term growth. We are seeking a Therapist to join our growing clinical team in Shelton, CT. This role focuses on providing high-quality, client-centered outpatient therapy within a supportive group practice. The ideal candidate is compassionate, organized, and clinically strong, with a desire to work collaboratively while maintaining independence in their clinical style. Key Responsibilities

• Maintain a consistent outpatient caseload of at least 15 billed clients per week
• Provide individual therapy to clients across the lifespan (children, adolescents, age 7 and above)
• Complete timely and accurate clinical documentation, including progress notes and treatment plans
• Collaborate with supervisors, colleagues, and administrative staff as needed
• Participate in staff meetings, case consultations, and trainings
• Adhere to ethical, legal, and practice standards Qualifications
• Active Connecticut licensure or associate/provisional licensure under supervision (LCSW, LMSW, LPC, LPCA, LMFT, or LMFTA)
• Experience working with children, adolescents, and/or families
• Familiarity with evidence-based therapeutic approaches
• Experience in outpatient mental health settings preferred
• Strong clinical judgment and professional boundaries
• Commitment to ethical and client-centered care Skills
• Strong clinical skills in assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and intervention
• Ability to build rapport and maintain therapeutic alliances
• Bilingual Preferred - English/Spanish
• Clear, concise written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Comfort using Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems Compensation & Schedule
• Competitive compensation, commensurate with licensure and experience
• Must be available in person on Thursdays and Fridays from 2:00 to 9:00 p.m. and either Saturday or Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. What We Offer
• Beautiful, fully equipped Shelton offices , including therapeutic resources
• Client referrals provided by MJA, with minimum caseload expectations based on position
• Administrative and billing support from a dedicated team
• CEU opportunities and ongoing professional development
• Collaborative, supportive, and growth-oriented work culture
• Commitment to clinician wellness, growth, and sustainability

Pay:

$40.00 - $65.00 per hour

Language:

Bilingual (Required)

License/Certification:

CT license-LCSW, LMSW, LPC, LPCA, LMFT, LMFTA (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Shelton, CT 06484 (Required)

Work Location:

In person