Temporary Licensed Therapist

Temporary Clinical Therapist – Maternity Leave Coverage

Mindful Healing | Watertown, CT

Temporary Position | Approximately October 2026 – February 2027

Apply online at: https://forms.gle/agf1hYReApEsosmu8

Mindful Healing is a teen and young adult therapy practice in Watertown, CT specializing in DBT and trauma-informed care. We are a collaborative, passionate team committed to providing high-quality therapy while creating a supportive and meaningful work environment for our clinicians.

This is a great opportunity for a clinician who is looking for a temporary position, wants to supplement an existing caseload, or would like to explore working in a private practice without having to make a full commitment.

The Position

The therapist will temporarily take over an established caseload and DBT groups during a clinician’s maternity leave.

The anticipated caseload includes:

• Approximately 7–12 individual therapy clients

• Approximately 1–2 DBT skills groups

• Primarily teen and young adult clients

• Caseload and hours may vary based on client needs and clinician availability

• Temporary coverage through approximately the end of February 2027

Clinical Therapist Responsibilities

• Provide individual therapy to an established caseload of teens and/or young adults

• Facilitate DBT skills groups

• Complete clinical documentation, treatment plans, and billing requirements in a timely manner

• Coordinate care with parents, outside providers, and other members of the treatment team when clinically appropriate

• Participate in clinical consultation and supervision as required

• Maintain Mindful Healing’s standards for professional, ethical, and high-quality clinical care

• Support continuity of care throughout the temporary coverage period

Who We’re Looking For

Our ideal therapist is someone who can step into an established caseload while helping clients feel supported and comfortable during their therapist’s leave.

You may be a great fit if you:

• Have experience working with teens and/or young adults

• Have strong clinical assessment and critical-thinking skills

• Are organized, dependable, and able to work independently

• Communicate effectively with clients, parents, colleagues, and other providers

• Value collaboration while also taking ownership of your clinical responsibilities

• Are comfortable working with clients with a range of clinical needs

Qualifications

• Master’s or doctoral degree in counseling, social work, psychology, marriage and family therapy, or a related mental health field

• Current Connecticut mental health license or associate license

• DBT experience or training strongly preferred

• Group therapy experience preferred

• Ability to meet all clinical documentation and ethical requirements

Why Join Mindful Healing for Temporary Coverage?

Even though this is a temporary role, you’ll be joining an established practice with the systems and support already in place to allow you to focus on providing excellent clinical care.

Mindful Healing provides

• An established caseload rather than requiring you to build one from scratch

• Administrative and scheduling support

• Beautiful Watertown office space with opportunities for telehealth when appropriate

• Established clinical systems, documentation, and workflows

• Clinical collaboration and support from an experienced team

• Potential to stay on full-time

Apply online at: https://forms.gle/agf1hYReApEsosmu8

Pay: $65.00 - $80.00 per hour

Expected hours: 8.0 – 15.0 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Application Question(s):

• Do you have a valid CT state mental health license? If so, which one?

Education:

• Master's (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Watertown, CT (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Watertown, CT