Child Therapist (Ages 5–12)

M Kim O’Connor & Associates is a family-focused group psychotherapy practice serving clients across southern Westchester County and the Greenwich, CT corridor. We are a self-pay, out-of-network practice with a strong reputation for thoughtful, evidence-informed care. We value collaborative care and regularly coordinate with our clients’ physicians, psychiatrists, schools, and other treatment providers to support integrated, whole-person treatment. Our clinicians work with children, adolescents, young adults, and families across a range of presenting concerns, with particular depth in anxiety, ADHD, autism spectrum, family systems, identity development, and life-stage transitions.

Position Overview

We are seeking a skilled child therapist with demonstrated expertise working with children ages 5

through 12 and their families. This is a part-time position, with a target caseload of 12 to 15 clients per

week, and carries clear potential to grow to full-time at 25 or more clients per week based on referral

volume and fit. The ideal candidate brings developmental attunement, a family systems orientation, and specialized training in evidence-based modalities for this age group. Clinical supervision is provided by the practice owner, M. Kim O’Connor, LCSW, and includes both individual and group supervision.

Key Responsibilities

● Carry a caseload of child clients ages 5–12, with a focus on individual psychotherapy

● Engage families as a core component of treatment, including parent guidance and behavioral

parent training

● Participate in individual and group clinical supervision with the practice owner and team

● Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation using SimplePractice

● Communicate professionally with referral sources, schools, and collateral providers as clinically

appropriate

● Contribute to a collaborative and collegial team culture

● Support practice growth by building relationships with referral sources such as schools,

pediatricians, and community providers

Qualifications Required

● New York State licensure in good standing: LCSW, LMHC, or LMFT

● Connecticut licensure or eligibility is strongly preferred, given the practice’s client geography

across Westchester County and the Greenwich, CT corridor

● Demonstrated clinical experience with children ages 5–12 and their families

● Training or experience in one or more of the following: TF-CBT, a demonstrated competency in

connecting with children through a wide variety of play therapy techniques

● Competence working within a family systems framework, with experience in parent guidance

and behavioral parent training

● LGBTQIA+ affirming and neuroaffirming practice and cultural competence across diverse

populations

● Professional, organized, and reliable, with the ability to manage documentation and

communication independently

Preferred

● Background in school-based clinical experience to offer support to parents understanding and

advocating for school-based interventions

What We Offer

● A steady and growing caseload drawn from an established referral network

● Individual and group clinical supervision provided by the practice owner, a seasoned LCSW and

Clinical Director

● A collegial, small-practice environment with genuine investment in clinician development

● Hybrid schedule: combination of in-person and virtual sessions at our Rye, NY office

● Competitive fee-split compensation, commensurate with licensure level, experience, and

treatment specialty

● Flexibility in scheduling, with a clear path to full-time as the caseload grows

● Full-time clinicians are eligible for Paid Time Off (PTO) and a 401(k) retirement plan with

employer contributions

Compensation

Compensation is structured as a percentage-based fee split of collected session fees. The fee split percentage varies based on licensure level and experience, ranging from 50% to 60% of collected fees. Anticipated earnings at a full caseload will be discussed during the hiring process. This disclosure is made in compliance with the New York State Pay Transparency Law (Labor Law Section 194-B).

How to Apply

Please send a cover letter and resume to M. Kim O’Connor, LCSW, at hello@mkimoconnor.com. We

welcome applications from fully licensed clinicians ready to build a caseload within a well-established,

family-focused practice.