Family Therapy Contractor

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