Licensed & Provisionally Licensed Behavioral Health Clinician (LPC, LMFT, LCSW) – Shelton

Overview

MJA Behavioral Health & Wellness believes that everyone should have access to quality mental health care, and that the well-being and professional growth of our clinicians are just as important as the care they provide. We foster a supportive, inclusive, and collaborative environment that encourages professional development, autonomy, and long-term growth.

We are seeking a Therapist to join our growing clinical team in Shelton, CT. This role focuses on providing high-quality, client-centered outpatient therapy within a supportive group practice. The ideal candidate is compassionate, organized, and clinically strong, with a desire to work collaboratively while maintaining independence in their clinical style.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain a consistent outpatient caseload of at least 15 billed clients per week

• Provide individual therapy to clients across the lifespan (children, adolescents, age 7 and above)

• Complete timely and accurate clinical documentation, including progress notes and treatment plans

• Collaborate with supervisors, colleagues, and administrative staff as needed

• Participate in staff meetings, case consultations, and trainings

• Adhere to ethical, legal, and practice standards

Qualifications

• Active Connecticut licensure or associate/provisional licensure under supervision (LCSW, LMSW, LPC, LPCA, LMFT, or LMFTA)

• Experience working with children, adolescents, and/or families

• Familiarity with evidence-based therapeutic approaches

• Experience in outpatient mental health settings preferred

• Strong clinical judgment and professional boundaries

• Commitment to ethical and client-centered care

Skills

• Strong clinical skills in assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and intervention

• Ability to build rapport and maintain therapeutic alliances

• Bilingual Preferred – English/Spanish

• Clear, concise written and verbal communication skills

• Strong organizational and time-management skills

• Comfort using Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems

Compensation & Schedule

• Competitive compensation, commensurate with licensure and experience

• Must be available in person on Thursdays and Fridays from 2:00 to 9:00 p.m. and either Saturday or Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

What We Offer

• Beautiful, fully equipped Shelton offices, including therapeutic resources

• Client referrals provided by MJA, with minimum caseload expectations based on position

• Administrative and billing support from a dedicated team

• CEU opportunities and ongoing professional development

• Collaborative, supportive, and growth-oriented work culture

• Commitment to clinician wellness, growth, and sustainability

Pay: $40.00 - $65.00 per hour

Language:

• Bilingual (Required)

License/Certification:

• CT license-LCSW, LMSW, LPC, LPCA, LMFT, LMFTA (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Shelton, CT 06484 (Required)

Work Location: In person