Part-Time with Full-Time Potential | Hybrid | Licensed in New York and Connecticut
Position Overview
We are seeking a skilled child therapist with demonstrated expertise working with children ages 5 through 12 and their families. This is a part-time position, with a target caseload of 12 to 15 clients per week, and carries clear potential to grow to full-time at 25 or more clients per week based on referral volume and fit.
The ideal candidate brings developmental attunement, a family systems orientation, and specialized training in evidence-based modalities for this age group. Clinical supervision is provided by the practice owner, M. Kim O’Connor, LCSW, and includes both individual and group supervision.
Key Responsibilities
● Carry a caseload of child clients ages 5–12, with a focus on individual psychotherapy
● Engage families as a core component of treatment, including parent guidance and behavioral parent training
● Participate in individual and group clinical supervision with the practice owner and team
● Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation using SimplePractice
● Communicate professionally with referral sources, schools, and collateral providers as clinically appropriate
● Contribute to a collaborative and collegial team culture● Support practice growth by building relationships with referral sources such as schools,pediatricians, and community providers
Qualifications Required
● New York State licensure in good standing: LCSW, LMHC, or LMFT
● Connecticut licensure or eligibility is strongly preferred, given the practice’s client geography across Westchester County and the Greenwich, CT corridor
● Demonstrated clinical experience with children ages 5–12 and their families
● Training or experience in one or more of the following: TF-CBT, a demonstrated competency in connecting with children through a wide variety of play therapy techniques
● Competence working within a family systems framework, with experience in parent guidanceand behavioral parent training
● LGBTQIA+ affirming and neuroaffirming practice and cultural competence across diverse populations
● Professional, organized, and reliable, with the ability to manage documentation and communication independently
Qualifications Preferred
● Background in school-based clinical experience to offer support to parents understanding andadvocating for school-based interventions
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