Child + Family Therapist - Benicia

The Connective•Benicia, CA

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Connective is a female-founded integrative mental health practice seeking a therapist passionate about working primarily with young children (ages 5+), tweens, adolescents, and families. The role involves providing weekly outpatient therapy sessions to a dedicated caseload of self-pay clients within a collaborative, multidisciplinary team. This position offers the opportunity to focus on clinical care without the administrative burdens of independent practice, aiming for long-term commitment within the company's wellness collective.

Requirements

Hold a valid and current license in the State of California (PsyD, PhD, LMFT, LCSW, LPCC) OR hold a valid and current BBS registration (AMFT or APCC only) and have completed a minimum of 500 post-graduate supervised hours.
Demonstrated experience working with children (as young as 5 y.o), adolescents, and families in a clinical setting, addressing a range of mental health concerns.
Proficiency in conducting assessments, developing treatment plans, and implementing therapeutic interventions.
Strong ability to build rapport with clients, fostering engagement in the psychotherapy process.
Effective and professional communication skills when collaborating with healthcare professionals, caregivers, and external agencies.
Commitment to maintaining a high standard of clinical practice, including timely and accurate documentation.
Proficiency with modern technology, including Zoom, smartphones, and electronic health record (EHR) systems.
Reliable, self-motivated, and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
Detail-oriented, proactive, and capable of organizing and prioritizing tasks effectively.
Dedicated to ongoing professional development, staying current with emerging research and therapeutic approaches.

Nice To Haves

Eagerness to practice within a private/group practice model.
Values the opportunity to focus on delivering exceptional clinical care rather than managing the isolation and administrative burdens of independent practice.
Commitment to becoming an integral part of the wellness collective and growing with the team long-term.

Responsibilities

Provide weekly outpatient therapy sessions to a dedicated caseload of self-pay clients.
Work primarily with young children (ages 5+), tweens, adolescents, and families.
Actively engage as a member of a holistic, multidisciplinary team.
Conduct assessments, develop treatment plans, and implement therapeutic interventions.
Build rapport with clients and foster engagement in the psychotherapy process.
Collaborate with healthcare professionals, caregivers, and external agencies.
Maintain timely and accurate documentation.
Participate in required team meetings, trainings, and consultation groups.
Provide clinical supervision (potential opportunity).
Participate in committee work (potential opportunity).
Lead mindfulness groups (potential opportunity).