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Licensed Adolescent Therapist

Wellspring is seeking a compassionate and experienced Full Time Licensed Therapist to join our adolescent behavioral health team. The ideal candidate will provide evidence-based therapy and counseling services to our population of adolescents. This role involves conducting assessments, developing treatment plans, and delivering individual, group, and family therapy. The Therapist will play a vital role in supporting clients and collaborating with the clinical team, while adhering to clinical ethical guidelines and HIPAA regulations. Experience with specialized areas such as disordered eating, autism spectrum disorders, and borderline personality disorders is highly valued.

Who we are:

The adolescent girls who come to Wellspring typically present with issues that stem from, but are not limited to: victimization, anxiety disorders, PTSD, mood disorders, personality disorders, adoption issues and substance use in partial remission. Interest and experience with these issues and family systems is desired. In addition, experience with specialized areas such as disordered eating, autism spectrum disorders, and borderline personality disorders is highly valued.

Experience:

• Proven experience in mental health counseling or clinical social work within residential setting
• Demonstrated expertise in psychotherapy modalities such as cognitive behavioral therapy, psychodynamic therapy, grief counseling, and trauma-focused interventions
• Experience working with diverse populations including children & family counseling
• Telehealth experience is preferred; candidates should be comfortable delivering remote therapy sessions using secure platforms.
• Ability to handle crisis situations effectively while maintaining professional ethical guidelines in accordance with HIPAA regulations.

Position Details:

• Position Title: Adolescent Therapist
• Employment Agreement Type: Full Time (40 hours)
• Some evenings and weekends required

Salary and Benefits:
$75,000 – $80,000 annually

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Generous Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Requirements:
Current License in the State of CT:

LPC, LMFT, Ph.D

We welcome candidates who have experience working with individuals on the autism spectrum and who demonstrate patience, flexibility, and a strengths-based approach to care.

Licensed Adolescent Therapist

Wellspring is seeking a compassionate and experienced Part Time Licensed Therapist to join our adolescent behavioral health team. The ideal candidate will provide evidence-based therapy and counseling services to our population of adolescents. This role involves conducting assessments, developing treatment plans, and delivering individual, group, and family therapy. The Therapist will play a vital role in supporting clients and collaborating with the clinical team, while adhering to clinical ethical guidelines and HIPAA regulations. Experience with specialized areas such as disordered eating, autism spectrum disorders, and borderline personality disorders is highly valued.

Who we are:

The adolescent girls who come to Wellspring typically present with issues that stem from, but are not limited to: victimization, anxiety disorders, PTSD, mood disorders, personality disorders, adoption issues and substance use in partial remission. Interest and experience with these issues and family systems is desired. In addition, experience with specialized areas such as disordered eating, autism spectrum disorders, and borderline personality disorders is highly valued.

Experience:

• Proven experience in mental health counseling or clinical social work within residential setting
• Demonstrated expertise in psychotherapy modalities such as cognitive behavioral therapy, psychodynamic therapy, grief counseling, and trauma-focused interventions
• Experience working with diverse populations including children & family counseling
• Telehealth experience is preferred; candidates should be comfortable delivering remote therapy sessions using secure platforms.
• Ability to handle crisis situations effectively while maintaining professional ethical guidelines in accordance with HIPAA regulations.

Position Details:

• Position Title: Adolescent Therapist
• Employment Agreement Type: Part Time (20 – 25 hours a week)
• Some evenings and weekends required

Salary and Benefits:
$36.00 – $39.00 per hour

Generous Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Requirements:
Current License in the State of CT:

LPC, LMFT, Ph.D

We welcome candidates who have experience working with individuals on the autism spectrum and who demonstrate patience, flexibility, and a strengths-based approach to care.

Senior Clinical Director

Wellspring is seeking an experienced, thoughtful, and mission-driven Senior Clinical Director to provide clinical leadership across our therapeutic and educational programs. This is a senior management position, reporting directly to the CEO, and will be responsible for supporting clinical excellence, strengthening therapeutic practice, supervising licensed clinicians, and helping guide the continued evolution of Wellspring’s programs and services.

The Senior Clinical Director will provide leadership, consultation, and oversight to licensed therapists and clinical staff across the organization. This position will help ensure that clinical services are consistent with Wellspring’s mission, philosophy, and core values while also promoting high standards of clinical care, professional growth, and accountability.

The ideal candidate will be a seasoned clinical leader who is energized by the opportunity to mentor clinicians, strengthen treatment approaches, support interdisciplinary collaboration, and advance clinical excellence across programs. This individual should be comfortable working as part of a management team and contributing to organizational planning, program development, quality improvement, and clinical decision-making.

Who we are:

Wellspring and the Arch Bridge School is a private, nonprofit mental health and educational organization located in the peaceful setting of Litchfield County, Connecticut. Our programs serve adolescents and young adults in long-term therapeutic and educational communities that include school and family-style residential environments.

Clients and students who come to Wellspring and the Arch Bridge School often present with complex clinical needs, including mood disorders, anxiety disorders, trauma histories, victimization, suicidal behaviors, personality disorders, family conflict, adoption-related issues, substance use in partial remission, and school avoidance. Experience with these populations, in addition to Autism Spectrum Disorders and eating disorders, as well as a strong grounding in trauma-informed care, attachment-based work, and family systems, is strongly preferred.

Experience:

• Experience supervising licensed clinicians and supporting multidisciplinary teams strongly preferred.
•  Demonstrated expertise in adolescent and young adult mental health, trauma-informed care, family systems, psychodynamic treatment, and complex clinical presentations.
• Strong communication, teaching, mentoring, and leadership skills.
• Ability to balance clinical depth with practical leadership, sound judgment, and organizational collaboration.
• Experience with public speaking, training, program development, or clinical teaching is a plus.

Position Details:

• Position Title: Senior Clinical Director
• Employment Agreement Type: Full Time (40 hours)

Salary and Benefits:
This position includes a competitive salary, comprehensive health benefits, generous paid time off, and a flexible work schedule.

Requirements:
Minimum of 8 years of clinical experience, including at least 2 years of post-doctoral experience.

Current clinical licensure or credential required. Acceptable credentials include PhD, PsyD, LCSW, LMFT, LPC, or other appropriate advanced clinical license.

Wellspring and the Arch Bridge School is a private, nonprofit mental health and educational agency and an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage candidates who bring diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to our community.

Per Diem Residential Milieu Counselor

We are seeking dedicated and passionate per diem Milieu Counselors for our Adolescent and Adult Campus. This position will involve providing Milieu Support to residents, and assisting in various aspects of their daily programs.

Who we are:

Wellspring and the Arch Bridge School is a private, nonprofit mental health and educational organization located in the peaceful setting of Litchfield County, Connecticut. Our programs serve adolescents and young adults in long-term therapeutic and educational communities that include school and family-style residential environments.

Clients and students who come to Wellspring and the Arch Bridge School often present with complex clinical needs, including mood disorders, anxiety disorders, trauma histories, victimization, suicidal behaviors, personality disorders, family conflict, adoption-related issues, substance use in partial remission, and school avoidance.

Responsibilities:

• To support the milieu, in a non-institutional, family modeled setting, with the ability to be personally responsive to the residents in your care.
• Contribute to and be a part of a community that helps and models healthy living to prepare the residents to meet the realistic demands of returning to their families and their communities.
• Assist, as a team member to clinical staff, to provide a structured environment with professional supervision of daily activities to counteract the debilitating effects of internal emotional disorders the residents are facing.
• Follow a program structure that is flexibly responsive to the resident’s needs and abilities while they navigate through their daily therapies, responsibilities and recreational activities.

SHIFT SCHEDULE:

• Per Diem (as needed)
• Availability for Weekday Evenings and Weekend Days preferred

Position Details:

• Position Title: Milieu Counselor Per Diem
• Employment Agreement Type: Per Diem

Salary and Benefits:
$20.60 per hour (base hourly rate), plus shift differentials for weekend and overnight hours. Shift differentials can add $2/hr. to $4/hr. to the base rate.

• Retirement Plan

Requirements:
An earned BA/BS in Psychology or related field is preferred. Experience working in a therapeutic field and prior experience working with adolescent girls and/or adult women is desirable. Please read more about Wellspring, our programs, and the application process by visiting our homepage www.wellspring.org

Wellspring and the Arch Bridge School is a private, nonprofit mental health and educational agency and an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage candidates who bring diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to our community.

Kitchen Coordinator

The Kitchen Coordinator is responsible for preparing nutritious and appealing meals for adolescent residents in a safe, supportive residential environment, ensuring compliance with Joint Commission standards and Department of Public Health regulations. This role ensures that meals meet dietary guidelines, accommodate special needs, and contribute to a positive mealtime experience that supports the health and well-being of residents.

Who we are:

Wellspring and the Arch Bridge School is a private, nonprofit mental health and educational organization located in the peaceful setting of Litchfield County, Connecticut. Our programs serve adolescents and young adults in long-term therapeutic and educational communities that include school and family-style residential environments.

Clients and students who come to Wellspring and the Arch Bridge School often present with complex clinical needs, including mood disorders, anxiety disorders, trauma histories, victimization, suicidal behaviors, personality disorders, family conflict, adoption-related issues, substance use in partial remission, and school avoidance

Responsibilities:

• Plan menus and prepare all daily meals, serving, lunch, and snacks, and provide guidance to program staff for dinner preparation, all in accordance with nutrition standards and program guidelines.
• Accommodate special dietary needs, food allergies, and cultural or religious preferences.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized kitchen, adhering to all sanitation, health, and safety regulations.
• Monitor food inventory for frozen, refrigerated and dry stores; order supplies and manage kitchen equipment responsibly, maintaining cost control and adherence to the approved budget.
• Collaborate with program staff to schedule meals and ensure timely service.
• Teach basic nutrition and healthy eating habits when appropriate.
• Follow all policies and procedures to maintain a safe and supportive residential environment.
• Assist with kitchen-related events or educational activities for residents as needed.
• Follow dietary guidelines, update the dietary manual in consultation with the nutritionist, and adapt menus to meet the needs of residents.

SHIFT SCHEDULE:

• Monday – Friday 6am-2pm

Position Details:

• Position Title: Kitchen Coordinator
• Employment Agreement Type: Full Time (40 hours)

Salary and Benefits:
$22.00 per hour

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Generous Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Requirements:
High school diploma or equivalent; culinary training preferred.

Previous cooking experience in residential, institutional, or nonprofit settings preferred.

Knowledge of nutrition, food safety, and sanitation practices.

Strong organizational and time-management skills.

Ability to work collaboratively with staff and residents in a supportive, trauma-informed environment.

Must possess a current ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification (or equivalent food safety certification).

Wellspring and the Arch Bridge School is a private, nonprofit mental health and educational agency and an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage candidates who bring diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to our community.

HR Generalist

The HR Generalist – Recruitment and Onboarding is responsible for leading full-cycle recruitment and onboarding efforts to attract, hire, and retain qualified talent across the organization. This role partners closely with hiring managers and HR leadership to anticipate staffing needs, develop effective recruitment strategies, and ensure a positive, efficient candidate and new hire experience. The HR Generalist also supports training coordination, credentialing, compliance, employee relations, and personnel record management, helping to strengthen workforce readiness and promote a positive, mission-driven workplace culture.

Who we are:

Wellspring and the Arch Bridge School is a private, nonprofit mental health and educational organization located in the peaceful setting of Litchfield County, Connecticut. Our programs serve adolescents and young adults in long-term therapeutic and educational communities that include school and family-style residential environments.

Clients and students who come to Wellspring and the Arch Bridge School often present with complex clinical needs, including mood disorders, anxiety disorders, trauma histories, victimization, suicidal behaviors, personality disorders, family conflict, adoption-related issues, substance use in partial remission, and school avoidance

Responsibilities:

• Manages the talent acquisition process including recruitment, interviewing, and hiring of qualified applicants. Collaborates with program leadership to understand skills and competencies required for openings. Ensures vacant positions are filled in an efficient and timely manner.  Works with program leadership in developing and implementing recruitment strategies for position vacancies.
• Administers an effective training curriculum for all employees to satisfy regulations while improving the workforce’s knowledge base and abilities.  
• Collects, utilizes and stores applicant and employee information in a way that ensures all safeguards and avoids risk of inappropriate sharing of information.
• Ensures the HR department is a resource to all staff and potential candidates in a positive way.  Determines and recommends employee relation practices necessary to establish a positive employer-employee relationship and promote a high level of employee morale.

SHIFT SCHEDULE:

• Monday – Friday 8am-4pm

Position Details:

• Position Title: HR Generalist
• Employment Agreement Type: Full Time (40 hours)

Salary and Benefits:
$55,000-$60,000 per year

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Generous Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Requirements:
Minimum of 2 years’ experience in Human Resource role

Bachelor’s degree, Masters preferred

Knowledge of recruiting and employment regulations, policies, and practice

Strong technology skills, including MS Office, job boards, LinkedIn, and social medial.

Strong negotiation and problem-solving skills.

Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Must be a team player, adaptable, flexible, and detail oriented, with superior time management skills and proven ability to meet deadlines.

Outstanding follow-up skills

Able to work independently while remaining accountable.

Ability to work collaboratively with staff and residents in a supportive, trauma-informed environment.

Wellspring and the Arch Bridge School is a private, nonprofit mental health and educational agency and an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage candidates who bring diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to our community.