Seeking a Fully Licensed Adolescent Mental Health Therapist LPCA or LMSW with a Specialty in treating children and adolescents.

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  Do you have a passion for helping children and adolescents?
• Are you interested in enhancing your clinical skills to the next level?
• Do you want to join a team of supportive trauma and therapy experts?
• Are you ready to join a cutting-edge practice that specializes in brain-based treatments?
• Are you looking for a practice that will give you flexible hours and provide a steady stream of referrals for your ideal clients?

We are looking for Associate level licensed therapists with a strong desire, experience, and skillset to work with children and adolescents from a trauma lens. Training, or willingness to obtain training in Brain-based, evidence-based therapies including one or more of the following is preferred:

• Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR)*
• Ego States Work/IFS
• Expressive Arts Therapies: Play, Art, and Music therapies
• Somatic-based treatment
• Attachment-focused

• EMDR Training must be completed with an EMDRIA Approved Provider

***As an employee benefit, EMDR consultation is provided by an Approved Consultant.***

Therapists already trained in EMDR are also encouraged to apply. This position is part-time, but we will consider full-time for the right person. This is a primarily in person position with a mix of telehealth sessions. We will train you on how to ethically and effectively provide trauma-informed therapy (including EMDR) via telehealth. As of May 6, 2023, 75% of sessions are being done in person.

We are a compassionate group practice led by highly experienced leaders with experienced trauma clinicians that have a passion for helping people, particularly those with trauma. In addition to evidence-based, trauma-informed therapy, we also provide neurofeedback and neuropsychological assessments. Our clinical focus is on identifying the root of trauma and other emotional issues to foster permanent, lasting relief.

Due to our excellent reputation, The Center for NeuroPotential receives referrals from physicians and other mental health clinicians from all over the state and beyond. If you are a dynamic, motivated, ethical, client-centered therapist, our practice will be a clinical home where you can grow and flourish.

This position is supported with administrative and billing support to our therapists so you can focus on providing the highest level of care without distractions!

Patients are highly motivated to heal. We prescreen all potential patients to determine if they are a good fit for our practice. Because of this screening, our clinicians have a high retention rate and are able to successfully treat and discharge patients. We do not offer weekend or 24-hour coverage. We refer out individuals with active suicide ideation or acute substance abuse.

This is not a temporary or short-term position. We are seeking clinicians to be part of our team and consider the Center for NeuroPotential a clinical home base for years to come.

We Provide:

• Competitive compensation, based on the level of experience
• A competitive benefits package for part-time and full-time employment with paid time off and continuing education stipend
• Marketing to your ideal client to keep a steady stream of referrals with pre-screening
• 360 support with supervision, consultation, with administrative backup
• A supportive environment to help you grow and flourish
• EMDR consultation hours and didactic training
• Didactic training in Neurofeedback and trauma-informed therapy
• An introduction to neurofeedback, with additional training, if desired by the applicant
• Billing and credentialing
• Administrative support, such as scheduling and returning phone calls
• Scheduling flexibility
• Professional liability insurance
• Individual and group case consultations and clinical supervision when needed.
• For full-time employees, we also offer health insurance with an employer contribution towards the premium
• Paid time off

Our Ideal Candidates:

• Fully licensed in Connecticut (LPC, LCSW, LMFT, Psy.D or Ph.D.)
• Provide clinical care from an evidenced-based mindset possessing passion, desire, and skill
• Prefer to work with a strong clinical team
• One to three years in the behavioral health industry is preferred. Bilingual - oral and written fluency in both English & Spanish is also preferred
• Coordinate clinical care with clinical and administrative staff
• Team player - someone who thrives with the support of peers and colleagues
• Flourish as part of a team
• Strive for clinical excellence
• Desire a stimulating work environment and actively seek learning opportunities
• Demonstrate a willingness to learn and adapt based on patient and practice needs
• Have started or completed EMDR training or have the desire to begin EMDR training
• Are comfortable working with an Electronic Health Record (training provided)
• Are able to work in-office and via telehealth, depending on the COVID community spread
• Organization, timeliness, and consistency in all aspects of job performance

$35 - $45 hourly

• Provide individual, trauma-informed psychotherapy to motivated patients who want to heal from children through the lifespan
• Perform other necessary duties as required by the Center for NeuroPotential to achieve the goal of providing high-quality care
• Seeks autonomy in their clinical practice while having the support of a group practice
• Participates in consultation with an open, engaging willingness to learn
• Strives for clinical excellence seeking professional growth and continuing education
• Is prepared for clinical duties and responsibilities
• Conduct brief clinical check-ins for clients receiving neurofeedback (brain wave training)
• Open to learning neurofeedback and participating in weekly neurofeedback rounds
• Communicates with the entire team by participating in open, honest dialogue
• Participate in individual consultation with an EMDRIA Approved Consultant
• Completes requirements for EMDR Certification
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Displays flexibility to the clinical needs of patients and the team
• Complete tasks including documentation in a timely manner
• Maintain requirements for licensure, including continuing education credits
• Complete required training (e.g., HIPAA compliance)
• Adhere to all organizational COVID-19 precautions, which include wearing a mask in public areas and disinfecting your office between clients

• Previous clinical experience with PTSD and expertise with evidence-based, brain-based therapies preferred; preferably across the lifespan
• EMDR training preferred; Applicant must be willing to begin EMDR training if not already completed
• Training in attachment, ego states, and early trauma is preferred. Must be willing to obtain additional training in these areas as needed
• Bilingual preferred.
• Open communication, with a willingness to learn and implement new techniques and knowledge
• Must be flexible to meet the changing demands of clinical needs
• Applicants must have a passion for, and experience in, treating trauma
• Applicants must be familiar with providing virtual online therapy
• Applicants must adhere to ethical standards
• Applicants should have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Applicants must be able to document in an EHR in a timely fashion
• Applicants must display a strong desire for personal and professional growth
• Desires a challenging environment to maximize growth

The Center for NeuroPotential empowers motivated people to heal, grow, and reach their potential using assessments and treatments that are evidence-based, brain-based, and holistic. We are a cutting-edge practice that supports the professional growth of our employees. It is co-owned by neuropsychologist Amy Palmer, PsyD, and trauma expert Deb Del Vecchio-Scully, LPC.