Family Therapy Contractor

Silver Hill Hospital, Inc.; North Carolina; On-site; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

Silver Hill Hospital seeks a Family Therapy Contractor for its outpatient program in New Canaan, CT. The role requires evaluating family dynamics, delivering evidence-based interventions, and coordinating with a multidisciplinary team on campus—about four hours weekly in person.

Applicants must hold active CT LMFT licensure and have a minimum of three years post-licensure experience with complex psychiatric populations, preferably in hospital or outpatient settings.

Qualifications

• Active LMFT license in Connecticut required.
• Minimum of three (3) years post-licensure family/couples therapy.
• Hospital/outpatient setting experience preferred.
• In-person service delivery on Silver Hill's campus in New Canaan, CT.

Responsibilities

• Provide family and couples therapy to outpatient clients.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments of family systems and treatment needs.
• Develop and implement individualized, evidence-based treatment plans.
• Improve communication, conflict resolution, and relational functioning within families.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, individual therapists, and program staff for integrated care.
• Participate in case consultations and interdisciplinary team meetings.
• Communicate with referral sources and family members as appropriate.
• Maintain timely, accurate, and compliant clinical documentation.
• Performs other duties as required.

Skills

Family systems

Evidence-based modalities

Interpersonal skills

Multidisciplinary team

Professional judgment

Education

LMFT licensure (CT)

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.

Silver Hill Hospital is a nationally recognized, independent, not-for-profit psychiatric hospital located in New Canaan, CT. For ninety four years, Silver Hill Hospital has been at the forefront of psychiatry and leading the way in providing the best treatment for psychiatric illnesses and addiction. Our track record of success is based on a carefully executed team effort, one that uses an array of powerful tools, talent and knowledge to help people turn their lives around. We have opportunities available for individuals who have a passion to make a difference in the lives of our patients.