Join our INTERDISCPLINARY team at The Center for Connection where we provide multidisciplinary treatment guided by an interpersonal neurobiology lens!
Current Opportunities
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Our Center brings together a dynamic, interdisciplinary community of professionals. Based in Pasadena, CA, we specialize in the fields of Psychotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech and Language Therapy, Play Therapy, Educational Therapy, and Neuropsychology.
The team at The Center for Connection is led by Executive Director Tina Payne Bryson, Ph.D., author of The Bottom Line for Baby and co-author (with Dr. Daniel Siegel) of the New York Times bestsellers The Whole Brain Child and No Drama Discipline, along with The Yes Brain and The Power of Showing Up.
Our mission is to help children, families, and adults through our integrative network of independent professionals working in a unique collaborative group practice weaving best practices together with an Interpersonal Neurobiology (IPNB) lens (click here for more about our approach). We work to provide a safe space for our work that is culturally responsive, gender- and neuro-affirming, inclusive, and accessible for both clients and clinicians. We serve a diverse population and specialize in working with individuals and families navigating an array of complexities. For this reason, we welcome therapists from diverse backgrounds, including those candidates with a racial/social justice background.
Open Positions include:
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We are looking for a Licensed Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist to join our Interdisciplinary Team and provide speech and language therapy services. Applicants should live locally and have a strong background in developmental, child-led approaches to intervention and a willingness to collaborate with an interdisciplinary team for clients with complex profiles. The right applicant is local to the area and willing to provide both in-person and teletherapy services and can offer late afternoon/after school sessions. Clinical Fellows are welcome to apply too!
To view our job opening, please click here.
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We are looking for experienced Educational Therapists to join our interdisciplinary team and to work with students with learning differences. A master's degree in education (with focus on special education, psychology, or related fields) preferred. ET/P designation from the Association of Educational Therapists is strongly preferred, but students in a certification program are welcome to apply. A minimum of three to five years of experience in education working with students with learning differences preferred.
To view our job opening, please click here.
Reasons to Join Our Team
Benefits to working at the Center for Connection include but are not limited to:
Competitive pay, commensurate with experience and availability
Flexible, family-friendly workloads (therapists may choose their own schedules)
Unlimited paid time off for full-time employees
Hybrid work models tailored to each employee’s needs
Short - and Long-Term Disability Benefits (for employees working 17.5 weekly hours or more)
Life Insurance (for employees working 17.5 weekly hours or more)
Retirement savings (via CalSavers)
In-house training (with paid CE credits for mental health professionals and/or training stipend for those unable to earn CE credits in-house)
Access to therapy software, telehealth platforms, and openness to on-going discussions around future therapy equipment needs
W2 employment status. (Clinical Psychologists have the option of 1099 status if that is their preference.)
The option to participate in networking and speaking opportunities as they become available.
The option to host talks and/or therapeutic groups on a range of topics you’re passionate about.
A steady flow of client referrals and first-time consultation support.
Beautiful and thoughtfully furnished office spaces (with gorgeous views of the San Gabriel mountains)—our team will work with you to support your unique therapeutic approach.
An accessible work environment with ramps, elevators, gender-neutral bathrooms, diaper changing stations, staff wellness room, full sensory gym, gorgeous conference room, kitchens and workflow rooms on both floors, and a well-stocked coffee machine with snacks.
We are a private practice (e.g., private pay only) and do not accept insurance, but are committed to increasing the accessibility of our services (and actively pursuing various options for funding/community collaboration).
We value our team and work hard to actively cultivate a workplace culture of curiosity, mutual respect, and open and collaborative communication, as well as a workplace that encourages work/life balance and belonging. To this end, we offer:
Weekly Team Meetings to connect, learn, reflect, and grow as a team, with monthly themes to support Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion work (both internally and with clients).
Cutting-edge trainings from in-house and industry leaders via our CFC Institute.
Dedicated division leaders who offer on-going support, mentorship, and advocacy, including group supervision for MH professionals (both pre-licensed and licensed).
A supportive community of interdisciplinary professionals invested in their own professional development and growth, as well as the well-being of their clients, with availability for case consultation.
On-going efforts to provide clearly defined expectations as well as to cultivate open channels of communication, feedback, and conversation (including a monthly staff memo with nerdy jokes a plenty!).
A dedicated wellness team to support clinician mental health, as well as access to an Employee Assistance Program (for short-term support around the unexpected) and quarterly newsletter with curated resources.
Flexibility and adaptability as team members navigate various life events (with openness to endless baby, dog, cat, and plant photo sharing!).
Access to a growing lending library.
Access to a growing screening library.
Access to community mentors with varying specialties.
A relaxed dress code.
(Coming soon) Community garden on premises.
(Coming soon) Health insurance specially tailored to the needs and preferences of medical professionals.
For all job inquiries, please email CFChiring@tinabryson.com.
The Center for Connection is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to diversity and equity. As we promote connection among individuals and groups, we also celebrate differences and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better we can serve our community, encouraging both meaningful linkage and healthy differentiation.