Westbrook Youth and Family Services (WYFS) is seeking a qualified Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Associate (LMFTA) to provide outpatient psychotherapy services on a per diem basis. The clinician will provide individual, family, and couples counseling to children, adolescents, and adults in a supportive, collaborative, and client-centered environment. Services will primarily be provided in person at our Westbrook location, with telehealth available as needed.

About Westbrook Youth and Family Services

Westbrook Youth and Family Services (WYFS) is a private, nonprofit agency committed to providing high-quality, inclusive, and affordable mental health services to children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families throughout Westbrook and the surrounding communities.

Our dedicated team of experienced, compassionate clinicians and staff creates a welcoming, supportive, and collaborative environment where clients feel respected, valued, and empowered in their mental health journey.

As a small professional team, WYFS values collaboration, open communication, and strong professional relationships. We value the unique skills and perspectives each team member brings and strive to foster an environment that supports both excellent client care and professional growth.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive biopsychosocial and mental health assessments.

• Diagnose mental health conditions using standard diagnostic criteria like the DSM.

• Provide evidence-based psychotherapy and counseling to individuals, couples, families, and groups.

• Formulate, monitor, and update client treatment plans and goals.

• Coordinate care with multidisciplinary teams including doctors, psychiatrists, and school administrators.

• Maintain accurate, up-to-date electronic health records (EHR) and case notes.

• Connect clients to external community resources, government assistance, or specialized programs. 

• Experience with risk assessment and crisis management

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Valid Connecticut professional license appropriate to the position.

• Strong working knowledge of evidence-based therapeutic modalities, such as CBT, DBT, SFBT, ACT, and EMDR.

• Minimum of one year of experience providing outpatient psychotherapy to children, adolescents, couples, and families.

• Excellent active listening, interpersonal communication, and crisis-management skills.

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Ability to provide compassionate, client-centered care to individuals and families across diverse age groups and backgrounds.

Education and Experience:

• Master’s degree in Social Work or Marriage and Family Therapy required.

Schedule:

• Choose your own hours

• Monday to Thursday

What WYFS offers:

• This is a W2 position

• Liability Insurance

• Workers Compensation

• Partial reimbursement for licensing renewal and CEU Trainings

• Small and supportive work environment consisting of clinicians, staff, and interns

• Scheduling flexibility

• Office space

• Billing and Credentialing Support

• Licensing supervision for LMSW clinician

• Weekly Supervision

Pay:

$30 - $32 per hour

To apply, please submit a resume to WYFS Clinical Director Brenda Rose, LCSW, via email at brenda@wyfs.org.