BIPOC & LGBT+ Affirming LMSW Therapist

Socialworkjobbank; United States; Remote; USD 68,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

NYC Aff… is a remote-only practice based in Manhattan seeking full-time LMSW therapists to earn clinical hours and grow into trauma-informed clinicians. The role offers a fee-for-service arrangement with potential transition to full-time salaried employment with benefits after reaching a full caseload.

Ideal candidates are licensed LMSWs in NY, experienced with adult psychotherapy, and committed to supporting BIPOC and LGBTQ+ communities. The schedule is Mon-Wed 12pm-8pm and Thu-Fri 10am-6pm.

Qualifications

• Licensed LMSW in New York State.
• Experience providing individual psychotherapy to adults.
• Commitment to supporting BIPOC and LGBTQ+ communities.
• Willing to learn from clinical supervisors and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychotherapy sessions to a weekly caseload of up to 29 patients.
• Maintain an accurate appointment calendar and progress notes.
• Bill for services and communicate with clients and supervisors.
• Attend weekly supervision (individual; group optional).
• Fulfill admin tasks and respond to client emails in a timely manner.

Skills

LMSW NY licensure

Adult psychotherapy

Trauma-informed care

Anti-racist practice

Job description

Welcome to NYC Aff…

We are a remote-only practice based in Manhattan, looking for full-time LMSW therapists to earn their clinical hours and grow into well-rounded, trauma-informed clinicians.

For the past eight years, our remote group psychotherapy practice has provided individual, couples, and group psychotherapy to adults ages 18 and up in NY and NJ. By offering a sliding scale and participating in several insurance networks, we demonstrate our commitment to providing quality, long-term psychotherapy to our patients and the work of social justice. At NYCAP we believe that change is possible and that we as human beings grow in relationships where an empathic and attuned other bears witness to our struggles. We recognize the innate strengths that continue to allow people to function while enduring difficult life circumstances. We know the courage it takes to embark upon this healing process, and we are looking for a dedicated social worker who understands this to join our team.

At NYC…

The schedule for this position is Monday - Wednesday 12pm-8pm, Thursday - Friday 10am - 6pm.

The Staff Therapist position is a fee-for-service, W2 position paid at $45-$52 per session. The fee-for-service rate includes blocked-off time for administrative work, lunches, and provided supervision. After reaching a full caseload of 29 patients, Staff Therapists may be eligible for a full-time salaried offer that includes employer sponsored medical, dental and vision insurance, 401k with match, PTO and other benefits.

Ideal candidates will be:

• A licensed LMSW in NY State looking to earn their clinical hours under supervision
• Experience providing individual psychotherapy to adults
• Committed to working with and supporting BIPOC and LGBTQ+ communities
• Looking for full-time work and interested in delivering long-term clinical work and building professional relationships
• Experienced working with transgender and non-binary folx
• Understanding of the intersectionality of identities and the importance of anti-racist work
• Demonstrating strong administrative skills in writing progress notes, maintaining an accurate appointment calendar, and discussing and billing patients for services
• Willing to learn from clinical supervisors, open to feedback, and work on the growing edge of their clinical skills

Position responsibilities include:

• Provide psychotherapy sessions to a weekly caseload of up to 29 patients
• Maintain an accurate appointment calendar
• Keep contemporaneous progress notes and chart notes for all patients
• Diagnose clients using the DSM V
• Charge clients daily
• Attend weekly individual supervision, with the opportunity to join group supervision
• Being responsive to emails from clients, supervisors, and administrative staff
• Optional attendance at in-house trainings that offer continuing education by New York State for professional development