Family Therapy Contractor
Silver Hill Hospital
Summary
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.
Job description
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
Requirements
- Active licensure as a Family Therapist (e.g., LMFT) in the state of Connecticut
- Minimum of three (3) years of post-licensure experience providing family and/or couples therapy
- 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
- 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
- Experience working with complex psychiatric populations preferred
- Experience in a hospital or outpatient setting preferred
Company overview
Silver Hill Hospital is a renowned psychiatric hospital and mental health treatment center located in New Canaan, Connecticut. Established in 1931, it has built a distinguished reputation as one of the leading psychiatric facilities in the United States, specializing in comprehensive mental health and addiction treatment services. The hospital provides a wide range of inpatient and outpatient programs for adults and adolescents dealing with psychiatric disorders, substance use disorders, and co-occurring conditions. Silver Hill Hospital is known for its evidence-based treatment approaches, multidisciplinary clinical teams, and commitment to personalized care. The facility operates as a non-profit organization and maintains academic affiliations with major medical institutions, contributing to both clinical care and psychiatric research. With its tranquil campus setting and comprehensive continuum of care, Silver Hill Hospital serves as a critical resource for individuals seeking specialized mental health treatment in the Northeast region.