Child + Family Therapist - Benicia

Welcome to the Connective!

Are you looking for a rewarding, values-driven career in the wellness space? A collaborative workplace that also encourages professional autonomy and work/life balance? Are you interested becoming a part of growing company with a big heart? If so, please read on!

The Connective is a female-founded integrative mental health practice with locations in San Francisco and Benicia. We offer compassionate, comprehensive, and client-centered care for children, adults, couples, and families, with a deep commitment to whole-person wellness. We also believe that healing is rooted in connection, and we are committed to cultivating meaningful relationships— with our clients, our colleagues, and within our community.

About the Position

As a therapist at The Connective, you will provide weekly outpatient therapy sessions to a dedicated caseload of self-pay clients. While our practice serves individuals of all ages, we are specifically seeking a clinician with a passion for working primarily with young children (ages 5+), tweens, adolescents, and families.

Our ideal candidate is eager to practice within a private/group practice model while actively engaging as a member of a holistic, multidisciplinary team. This individual values the opportunity to focus on delivering exceptional clinical care rather than managing the isolation and administrative burdens of independent practice.

Please note that The Connective is not a private practice incubator for therapists looking to eventually establish their own independent practice. Our goal is to find practitioners who are committed to becoming an integral part of our wellness collective and growing with our team long-term.

Hours + Location

This is a part-time, in-person position requiring 20-25 hours per week to start, with the potential for full-time growth as business needs evolve.

• We offer some scheduling flexibility; however, to start, applicants must be available to work the following:
• Three afternoon shifts (2pm -8pm)

-or- 2 afternoon shifts (2pm - 8pm) + one weekend shift (10am - 4pm)

These availability requirements enable us to effectively meet peak client demand, support the growth of your caseload, and promote meaningful collaboration within our team!

Additionally, all therapists must be available Tuesday Afternoons from 12:00–2:00 PM (to attend required team meetings, trainings, and consultation groups)

Location: On-Site – Downtown Benicia

While some virtual shifts may be accommodated, this is not a fully remote position. Clinicians are expected to see clients in person at our downtown Benicia office, conveniently located on vibrant and charming First Street!

Candidate Requirements

Licensed Therapists

Hold a valid and current license in the State of California (PsyD, PhD, LMFT, LCSW, LPCC).

Associate Therapists

• Hold a valid and current BBS registration (AMFT or APCC only).
• Have completed a minimum of 500 post-graduate supervised hours.

Clinical Experience & Skills

Demonstrated experience working with children (as young as 5 y. o), adolescents, and families in a clinical setting, addressing a range of mental health concerns.

• Proficiency in conducting assessments, developing treatment plans, and implementing therapeutic interventions.
• Strong ability to build rapport with clients, fostering engagement in the psychotherapy process.
• Effective and professional communication skills when collaborating with healthcare professionals, caregivers, and external agencies to support a holistic approach to treatment.
• Commitment to maintaining a high standard of clinical practice, including timely and accurate documentation.

Professional & Team Expectations

• Enthusiastic about contributing to a collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment.
• Consistent participation in clinical supervision and/or consultation groups.
• Proficiency with modern technology, including Zoom, smartphones, and electronic health record (EHR) systems.
• Reliable, self-motivated, and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and capable of organizing and prioritizing tasks effectively.

Dedicated to ongoing professional development, staying current with emerging research and therapeutic approaches.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation with built in growth opportunities
• Quarterly bonus opportunities
• Flexible scheduling and time-off; paid self-care time
• Dedicated in-house administrative team
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (full-time staff)
• 401K with company matching
• Annual CEU stipend and paid training opportunities
• Paid professional liability insurance and workers compensation

Fun stuff! Ongoing culture and community building opportunities.

Additional income and growth opportunities that may include: providing clinical supervision, committee participation, leading mindfulness groups and more!

Even More Reasons to Join Us...

We invest in our team!

We ensure that our new team members are primed for success through a robust onboarding process. Our clinicians then receive ongoing clinical supervision and/or consultation opportunities, providing a space for collaboration, professional growth, and community-building!

We also offer interdisciplinary learning opportunities covering an array of integrative health topics. Finally, our clinicians enjoy modern, bright and well-equipped offices with an expanding resource library! Not to mention, our new play therapy room in Benicia is A-MAY-ZING!

We let you focus on what you do BEST

The majority of us didn't become therapists to spend our days buried in administrative tasks. So, while you prioritize providing exceptional clinical care to your clients, we will handle everything else. Our administrative team works diligently behind the scenes, managing everything from marketing and client inquiries, to intake scheduling, billing and more.

We’re human!

One of our core values is humanness, meaning that we embrace what it means to be authentically and uniquely ourselves. It's okay to make mistakes, to be silly, and to experience the whole range of emotions and experiences. Our team makes it a priority to acknowledge, respect, and celebrate one another! As a result, you'll become part of an exceptional group of colleagues within an incredibly supportive team atmosphere.

COMPENSATION: Fee-for-service.

Licensed Therapists: General range of $51K- $118K annually. Compensation based on part vs. full-time, level of experience, training, and session offerings.

Associate Therapists: General range of $31- $64K annually. Compensation based on part vs. full-time, level of experience, training, and session offerings.

The Connective is an equal opportunity employer, is committed to an inclusive workforce, and is always looking to further diversify our team. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status.

WE APPRECIATE YOUR INTEREST IN OUR COMPANY AND LOOK FORWARD TO CONNECTING WITH YOU!