Developmental Therapist (DT)

1 month ago
Connecticut$48K - $65KFull TimePsychologist
✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Benchmark Human Services as a Developmental Therapist – $48K-$65K, Sign-On Bonus in United States. Description Join Benchmark's Early Intervention Services as a Developmental Therapist (DT)! We are involved in all aspects of care for the youngest among us-- from overseeing regional programs to providing hands-on services through federal and state programs.

Key Responsibilities

  • Comply with all Federal and State regulations, including those outlined in the Connecticut Birth to Three Program Regulations.
  • Administer evaluations and assessments.
  • Develop rapport with children, families, and team members to promote a healthy learning environment.
  • Develop joint plan with family and recommend strategies utilizing evidence-based practices and following the Natural Learning Environment Practices.

Requirements

  • line at www. BenchmarkHS. com/Careers. OR contact me at sleppard@benchmarkhs. com | 260

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $48K - $65K
  • 401(k) with employer match.

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Benchmark Human Services as a Developmental Therapist – $48K-$65K, Sign-On Bonus.

Key Skills

OrganizationTime ManagementCommunicationCollaborationTeamworkEvidence-Based PracticesCoaching ModelNatural Environment TeachingAssessmentRapport BuildingAdaptability
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Developmental Therapist (DT) at Benchmark Human Services a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Mental Health Therapy psychologist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Mental Health Therapy — Psychologist Career Context

This Mental Health Therapy position at Benchmark Human Services is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Compensation Analysis

Benchmark Human Services lists compensation for this psychologist position at $48k to $65k annually.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Connecticut.

Why This Position Stands Out

  • No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
  • No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
  • Transparent compensation ($48k–$65k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Organization, Time Management, Communication, Collaboration, Teamwork, Evidence-Based Practices, Coaching Model, Natural Environment Teaching. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Mental Health Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: Developmental Therapists conduct evaluations, participate in Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) development and implementation, monitor outcomes, and provide Early Intervention (EI) supports to families for the benefit of the child. Responsibilities also include adhering to federal and state ...

Benefits package: $48,000 - $65,000 salary range, $5,000 Sign on Bonus, Health, dental, & vision insurance, Life Insurance & short-term disability, 401k plan with company match, Tuition reimbursement, Paid Time Off and Sick Time Pay, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA). A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

About WeekdayDoc

WeekdayDoc is the only healthcare job board that scores every position for burnout risk and work-life balance. Every listing includes a proprietary burnout score, transparent salary data when available, and lifestyle filters for no-call, no-weekends, and remote positions. Browse more Mental Health Therapy psychologist jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.

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About Benchmark Human Services

Individual and Family Services
Fort Wayne, IN
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Benefits & Perks

$48,000 - $65,000 salary range
$5,000 Sign on Bonus
Health, dental, & vision insurance
Life Insurance & short-term disability
401k plan with company match
Tuition reimbursement
Paid Time Off and Sick Time Pay
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
6.0

Work-Life Balance Score

Top 50%

Protective Factors (2)

No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)

No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)

Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.

Job Details

Employment Type

Full-time

Posted

1mo ago