Child & Adolescent Therapist in Private Practice Setting
Job Description
Licensed Child & Adolescent Therapist (LMFT / PsyD / PhD) – Saturday Start (Encino, CA)
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Location: Encino, CA (In-Person)
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Job Type: Part-Time (Saturdays to start, with weekday expansion opportunities)
About Connected Strides\n
Connected Strides is a specialized private practice in Encino dedicated to supporting children and adolescents navigating Autism, Anxiety, ADHD, emotional regulation, and behavioral challenges. We believe that sustainable progress happens within the family system; therefore, active collaboration with parents is an established priority and clinical necessity in our practice.
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Located in a beautiful, fully furnished office on Ventura Blvd (with easy access from the 101 and 405 freeways), we provide a supportive, collaborative environment where clinicians can thrive.
The Opportunity\n
Are you a passionate clinician looking to transition into private practice with the safety net of established referrals, administrative support, and clinical mentorship?
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We are seeking an experienced, fully licensed therapist (LMFT, PsyD, or PhD) to join our growing team. This is a part-time position starting on Saturdays (with the option to include Fridays), offering a perfect opportunity to gradually build a caseload. As the practice expands, additional weekday hours will become available.
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We handle the business side—referrals, billing, marketing, and office space—so you can focus entirely on delivering high-quality clinical care.
What We Offer:\n
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- Steady Referral Stream: Immediate access to clients matching your expertise.
- Turnkey Practice Infrastructure: Fully furnished, child-friendly office space and access to an intuitive EHR/billing system.
- Professional Growth: Weekly clinical consultation and mentorship tailored to private practice success.
- Marketing Support: Featured profile on the company website and local marketing campaigns.
- Hybrid Flexibility: In-person sessions for children/adolescents, with the flexibility of virtual sessions for parent-only consultations.
- Benefits: Flexible scheduling, Paid Time Off (PTO), and professional development assistance.
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Ideal Candidate Profile:\n
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- Passionate Pediatric Clinician: You genuinely love working with youth and possess the clinical skills to engage and collaborate effectively with parents and caregivers.
- Evidence-Based & Creative: Skilled in utilizing evidence-based modalities (CBT, DBT, or PCIT) while seamlessly integrating play therapy and mindfulness-based practices.
- Professional & Reliable: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, strong organizational habits, and clinical dependability.
- Growth-Oriented: Looking for a long-term clinical home and excited to contribute to the growth of the practice.
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Position Requirements:\n
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- Licensure: Active, unrestricted California license as an LMFT, PsyD, or PhD (Required).
- Experience: Minimum of 1–2 years of post-licensure pediatric clinical experience.
- Availability: Ability to work Saturdays (with additional Friday availability highly preferred). Commitment to a long-term role with the opportunity to expand hours.
- Location: Ability to commute to our Encino office for in-person sessions.
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To Apply:\n
If you are ready to make a meaningful impact on the lives of children and families while growing your career in a supportive private practice setting, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter detailing your experience working with children and families.