Kindred Psychotherapy and Consultation is looking for another dedicated and experienced clinician to join our small, selective therapy practice. Our psychotherapists provide high quality individualized therapy to adults and adolescents in person and virtually with an emphasis on authenticity, compassion and effective treatment interventions. We are seeking an independently licensed clinician who is aligned with our mission and willing to treat a mix of in-person and telehealth clients for a minimum of 20 clinical hours per week.

Qualifications

o   Independently licensed (LCSW, LMFT, LPC) and in good standing in the State of Connecticut

o   At least 2 years of clinical mental health experience (preferred: psychotherapy experience)

o   Knowledge of psychodynamic theories, attachment theory, and evidence-based methods of treatment

o   Willingness to learn new/additional treatment modalities to enhance practice

o   Proficient in maintaining electronic health records (we utilize Sessions Health)

o   Commitment to social justice and anti-oppression work

o   Familiarity with clinical mental health diagnoses and treatment plans

o   Ability to work independently with clients but excited to be a part of the larger practice team

o   Aligned with the Kindred Psychotherapy mission and values

Role Responsibilities

o   Provide individual psychotherapy for adults and/or children and adolescents with presenting issues including anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and adjustment disorders

o   Select clients from the pool of referrals the practice receives—there are no automatic assignments, each clinician can choose which clients they’d like to treat

o   Maintain a minimum schedule of 20 therapy sessions per week

o   Complete progress notes and treatment plans within 48 hours of client session

o   The ideal candidate will work independently with clients but also engage in supervision (as-needed), case consultation and supportive social interactions with the Kindred team

Benefits

• Competitive Salary: Our tiered compensation system rewards increased productivity with higher pay

• Annual licensure reimbursement

• Annual CEU stipend

• Retirement plan with 3% employer matching

• Eligible for year-end bonus

• PTO

• Health Insurance or Health Stipend (*to begin 2026)

• Furnished office with well-stocked staff kitchen

• Malpractice insurance and general liability insurance coverage

• Kindred-supplied computer or tech upgrade stipend every two years

• Billing and credentialing services provided

• Telehealth platform provided

• Kindred-specific phone line

• Electronic health record software provided

• Paid clinical supervision 

• Administrative support to answer calls and complete initial referral screenings

• Client referrals (choose which you want to work with; no assigned clients)

• Team trainings/outings

• Ability to make own schedule

• Work from home up to 75% of the time

• Weekend/Vacation clinical coverage

• Compensated for late cancelled/no-show visits

• Leadership opportunities

• Supportive and encouraging team; warm and welcoming office environment

• Emphasis on work-life balance

Application Notes:

We are a highly selective practice and have a rigorous application and interview process, accordingly. In addition to uploading a resume, we ask that you also provide a cover letter or written explanation of your interest in the position/practice. Applications without this will be considered incomplete and the candidates will not be contacted for first round interviews.

**We know that life is often not linear, and that professional trajectories vary from person to person. If you do not fit all of the qualifications as written or have not worked in the field for a period of time but feel as though you would still be a good fit for our practice, we encourage you to apply and look forward to discussing your unique skill set.

Contact:

Alana DiPesa, LCSW

alana@kindredpsychotherapyandconsultation.com

203-263-9449 x2