Mental Health Therapist - Weekends

Schedule & Responsibilities

• Saturdays and Sundays
• Facilitate on-site group therapy sessions from 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
• Provide on-call support throughout the weekend

Compensation

$50/hour

Qualifications

• Education Required: Master’s degree in a behavioral science field such as Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, or Clinical Mental Health Counseling.
• Licensure Preferred: Fully licensed (LCSW, LMFT, LCMHC); associate licensure (CSW, AMFT, ACMHC) also accepted.
• Therapeutic Passion: Committed to client growth through collaborative, team-based care.
• Clinical Experience: Preferred two years of therapy experience, including individual, family, and group sessions.
• Residential Expertise: One year of experience in a residential setting using relational and experiential modalities is a plus.
• Professional Readiness: Skilled in treatment planning and adjustment; must pass a state background check.
• Credentialing Preparedness: Must have or be willing to create a CAQH profile and obtain an NPI number.

Responsibilities

• Individual Sessions: Conduct individual therapeutic sessions with students to address and explore their unique needs, challenges, and emotional well-being.
• Family Sessions: Facilitate family therapy sessions involving students and their parents to foster open communication, resolve family dynamics, and promote healing.
• Group Therapy Leadership: Lead specialized group therapy sessions, fostering a supportive and collaborative environment among students, encouraging personal growth and interpersonal skills.
• Interdisciplinary Treatment Planning: Participate in weekly interdisciplinary treatment planning meetings, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to develop comprehensive and individualized treatment plans for students.
• Clinical Meetings and Supervision: Engage in regular clinical meetings and supervision sessions, contributing to ongoing professional development, sharing insights, and receiving guidance.
• Documentation and Charting: Maintain accurate and detailed documentation of therapeutic sessions and student progress, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
• Family Weekend Involvement: Actively participate in family weekends, offering therapeutic support to families, and contributing to the overall healing process.
• Camping Trips: Organize and lead two-day camping trips twice a year, providing opportunities for experiential learning, building relationships within families, and creating memorable therapeutic experiences.

Benefits

New Haven is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We are committed to enriching the therapeutic and healing experience we offer through the diversity of our employees and community. We actively seek to recruit and support a broadly diverse staff who contribute to our excellence, diversity of viewpoints and experiences, and relevance in a global society.