Developmental Therapist
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Job Description
Kidsteps early intervention program is seeking an outstanding Developmental Therapist to ensure the development and implementation of activities that are family-centered and promote positive outcomes! If you're looking for a career that makes a huge impact in the lives of children and families, we want you!
Compensation is great (salary, quarterly incentives, and profit sharing), ample benefits (company sponsored health, dental, vision, 401k with match, paid holidays, paid time off, professional licensure reimbursement and various stipends) and flexibility! We are committed to providing family centered practices and professional growth opportunities. We offer weekly team meetings where you will be supported by your co-workers, who share your professional values.
Hours: 40 hours/week
Location: New Britain area
- Responsibilities of our Developmental Therapist will include:
- Evaluating and assessing children and families to assist with and planning, development, implementation, and review of curriculums and IFSP's that will meet the individual developmental needs of young children and their families.
- Completing and maintaining records in accordance with applicable regulations and as assigned.
Performing functions of service coordinator including ensuring that Early Intervention services achieve desired outcomes for families and children served and meet the standards as established by the state’s quality assurance team.
Requirements
BA from accredited college or university in related field required. MA preferred.
Must possess a valid initial, provisional or professional teaching certificate from the Connecticut State Department of Education (CSDE) in endorsements #112, #113, #065, or #165.
- Experience in children and family services with a focus on Early Intervention.
- Must have a valid United States driver’s license with an acceptable driving history as defined by Lumibility’s policy.
- Must have internet access, cell phone, and reliable transportation.
- Lumibility is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Key Responsibilities
The Developmental Therapist will evaluate and assess children and families to develop and implement individualized curriculums and IFSPs. They will also perform service coordination duties to ensure early intervention services meet state quality assurance standards.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Developmental Therapist at Lumibility a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) — ranked against 7,932 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc.
Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 50% are remote, 24% have no call, 62% require no weekends.
Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 7.2 / 10 · top 25% in mental health therapy (counseling) | ranked against 7,932 Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Cost of living | Connecticut index 103.6 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Mental Health Therapy listings in Connecticut | 157 active | 7,918 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 50% remote · 24% no call · 62% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Connecticut counselor listings (all specialties): 12% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 28% offer loan repayment238 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Mental Health Therapy listings | 2,426 in the last 30 days | 1,523 the 30 days before (+59%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Mental Health Therapy pay trend | −2.2% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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