Clinical Lead Psychologist

Thriving Center of Psychology; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k)

CEU stipend

Job summary

Thriving Center of Psychology in New York is seeking a Clinical Lead Psychologist to guide a pod of clinicians, maintain clinical excellence, and advance your leadership journey while continuing meaningful client work.

You'll mentor colleagues, shape the culture, oversee scheduling and documentation, onboarding, and lead cross-team collaboration across Pacific, Central, and Eastern time zones to ensure top-tier care.

Qualifications

• Active, independent license as a Psychologist in New York (Ph.D., Psy.D., or equivalent).
• Minimum of 3 years post-licensure clinical experience.
• Leadership, mentorship, or supervisory experience (formal or informal).
• Commitment to evidence-based practices and strong clinical judgment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain an Active Caseload: Continue direct client care to set the standard for the team.
• Lead and Mentor: Act as a primary clinical resource for your pod, guiding clinicians through complex cases.
• Foster Team Culture: Nurture a psychologically safe, growth-oriented, and highly collaborative environment.
• Support Operations: Oversee scheduling, documentation, and operational consistency for your pod.
• Drive Onboarding and Growth: Welcome and integrate new clinicians, cultivating ongoing professional development.
• Strategic Collaboration: Partner with leadership to refine clinical systems and quality initiatives.
• On-Call Coverage: Provide after-hours support as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Mentorship

Clinical judgment

Operational finesse

Team collaboration

Education

Licensed Psychologist in NY (Ph.D./Psy.D.)

Job description

Clinical Lead Psychologist

Are you an experienced psychologist eager to make a difference beyond the therapy room? Do you thrive in collaborative environments where your leadership and clinical expertise can shape a growing practice and elevate those around you? Join Thriving Center of Psychology—recognized as one of the nation’s top private practices—as our next Clinical Lead Psychologist.

About Us

Thriving Center of Psychology is a premier group practice comprised of psychologists, psychiatrists, and independently licensed mental health professionals. We are deeply committed to delivering evidence-based treatments and setting the standard for clinical excellence. Our unique, clinician-led culture emphasizes professional growth, community, and integrated care, creating a workplace where both clinicians and patients excel.

About the Role

As a Clinical Lead Psychologist, you are a peer leader for a dedicated pod of clinicians—trusted for your wisdom, support, and ability to foster a culture of collaboration and clinical distinction. This is an ideal opportunity for seasoned psychologists who want to:

• Mentor and inspire colleagues

• Shape the clinical environment and culture

• Advance their leadership journey while continuing meaningful client work

If peers naturally turn to you for guidance and clinical perspective, and you’re ready to take your career to the next level, this role was designed for you.

What You’ll Do

• Maintain an Active Caseload: Continue direct client care to set the standard for the team.

• Lead and Mentor: Act as a primary clinical resource for your pod, guiding clinicians through complex cases and reinforcing best clinical practices.

• Foster Team Culture: Nurture a psychologically safe, growth-oriented, and highly collaborative environment.

• Support Operations: Oversee scheduling, documentation, and operational consistency for your pod, helping clinicians deliver seamless continuity of care.

• Drive Onboarding and Growth: Welcome and integrate new clinicians, cultivating ongoing professional development for every team member.

• Strategic Collaboration: Partner with organizational leadership to refine clinical systems, implement quality initiatives, and build practice-wide consistency.

• On-Call Coverage: Provide after-hours support as needed to ensure the highest standard of care.

• Cross-Country Impact: Support clinicians across Pacific, Central, and Eastern time zones.

Who We’re Looking For

• Licensed Psychologist in New York (Ph.D., Psy.D., or equivalent)

• Minimum 3 years of post-licensure clinical experience

• Leadership Mindset: Demonstrated aptitude for mentorship, supervision, or peer consultation

• Clinical Expertise: Commitment to evidence-based practices and strong clinical judgment

• Operational Finesse: Comfort navigating evolving systems in a fast-growing environment

• Preferred: Prior outpatient or private practice experience

Locations

• New York (Hybrid): Blend remote and in-person

Why Join Us?

• Full Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k)

• Diverse Caseload: Work with varied populations matched to your interests and expertise

• True Work-Life Balance: 40-hour week, with a client goal of 27 sessions/week—plus minimal paperwork

• Comprehensive Support: Full administrative and clinical support, no insurance or collections headaches

• Professional Growth: Yearly CEU stipend, gym/fitness reimbursement, and abundant leadership opportunities

• Real Clinical Community: Weekly consultation groups, regular team events, and genuine connections

• Led by Clinicians: Our leadership understands and values firsthand clinical experience

Requirements

• Active, independent license as a Psychologist in relevant state (e.g., New York; Ph.D., Psy.D., or equivalent required)

• Minimum of 3 years post-licensure clinical experience

• Demonstrated leadership, mentorship, or supervisory experience (formal or informal)

• Commitment to evidence-based practices and strong clinical judgment

• Experience in outpatient, group, or private practice settings (strongly preferred)

• Proven ability to foster a collaborative, supportive, growth-oriented team culture

• Comfort with evolving systems and workflows in rapidly growing organizations

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to manage a diverse caseload and maintain timely clinical documentation

• Must be able to work in a hybrid (remote/in-person) or telehealth setting as specified

• Must reside in either NY or NJ.

• To be considered, we are unable to hire current Thriving Center clients at this time.