Pay:

$40.00 - $65.00 per hour

Location:

In Person - Shelton and/or Fairfield, CT 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 Therapists to join our growing clinical teams in Shelton and Fairfield, 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 age 7 and above, adolescents, and adults)
• 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 and adults
• 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 in

Shelton:

Thursdays & Fridays from 2:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and either Saturday or Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Or in person in

Fairfield:

Mondays & Tuesdays from 2:00 p.m. 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 & Fairfield offices, including therapeutic resources
• Client referrals provided by MJA
• 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

Language:

Bilingual Preferred License/Certification:

CT license-LCSW, LMSW, LPC, LPCA, LMFT, LMFTA (Required) Ability to Commute to Shelton, CT or Fairfield, CT (Required)

Work Location:

In person

Pay:

$40.00 - $65.00 per hour Expected hours: 15.0 - 40.0 per week Application Question(s): Must be available in person in

Shelton:

Thursdays & Fridays from 2:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and either Saturday or Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Or in person in

Fairfield:

Mondays & Tuesdays from 2:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and either Saturday or Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Language:

Spanish (Preferred)

License/Certification:

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

Work Location:

In person