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At The Connective, we believe that healing starts with connection.

The Connective is an integrative mental health and wellness practice providing thoughtful, whole-person care to individuals, couples, and families throughout the Bay Area. Our multidisciplinary approach brings together psychotherapy, nutrition, breathwork, and other supportive services designed to care for the whole person - mind, body, and beyond.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We're looking for an experienced, licensed clinician with expertise in couples therapy to join our team as a Contracted Clinical Supervisor. This role is a great fit for someone who genuinely enjoys mentorship, clinical consultation, and supporting both associate and licensed therapists in strengthening their skills, confidence, and professional growth.

This flexible independent contractor role offers the opportunity to share your expertise and make a meaningful impact while being part of a warm, collaborative, and engaged clinical community.

YOU MAY BE A GREAT FIT IF YOU...

• Love couples work and enjoy helping other clinicians deepen their skills and confidence in this area.
• Are an experienced, thoughtful clinician who enjoys teaching, mentoring, and collaborating with others.
• Can balance being warm and supportive with clear, constructive feedback.
• Feel comfortable consulting on complex clinical situations, ethical questions, and risk concerns.
• Value clinical excellence without perfectionism and create space for curiosity, learning, and growth.
• Bring a relational, culturally responsive, and inclusive lens to your work.
• Are reliable, responsive, and organized, while also comfortable working independently.
• Enjoy being part of a collaborative, interdisciplinary community and feel aligned with The Connective's core values and whole-person approach to care.
  

LOCATION + HOURS

This role requires approximately 4-6 hours per month, depending on the needs of the practice. The position can be fully remote, though candidates who are local to San Francisco or Benicia and available for occasional in-person participation are especially encouraged to apply!

Requirements

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Facilitate a monthly couples-specific consultation group for clinicians (approximately 1.5 hours).
• Provide individual supervision to associate clinicians as needed and in accordance with California licensing requirements.
• Provide couples-specific consultation to licensed clinicians as needed.
• Provide back-up group supervision for associate clinicians as needed.
• Offer occasional crisis and risk-management consultation when clinically indicated.
• Provide mentorship and guidance related to clinical care, ethics, professional development, and The Connective's clinical standards.
• Participate in supervisor consultation and collaboration with The Connective's clinical leadership and fellow supervisors as needed.
• Incorporate cultural humility, equity, inclusion, and anti-oppressive practices into supervision and consultation.
• Complete administrative tasks reasonably related to supervision and consultation services, including required documentation and communication.

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

• Active California license as an LMFT, LCSW, LPCC, or Licensed Psychologist in good standing.
• Meets California requirements to provide clinical supervision to associate clinicians.
• Advanced training and experience in couples therapy.
• Clinical supervision or consultation experience preferred.
• Strong clinical judgment, including experience with complex cases, ethics, and risk assessment.
• Collaborative, approachable, and committed to ethical, inclusive, culturally responsive care.
• Alignment with The Connective's relational, whole-person approach to wellness.

As part of the interview process, finalists will have the opportunity to facilitate a brief couples consultation session with members of The Connective team, giving us a chance to experience your consultation style and approach firsthand.

Benefits

Position Type: Independent Contractor (1099)
Time Commitment: Approximately 4-10 hours per month, depending on practice needs
Location: Remote; San Francisco or Benicia-based candidates are a plus
Compensation: Commensurate with experience. Please include your desired hourly rate with your application.

Thank you for your interest in working with us! In order to be considered for this position, you must submit answers to the supplemental questions. No phone calls please.

The Connective is an equal opportunity employer, is committed to an inclusive workforce, and is always looking to further diversify our team. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status.