Clinical Lead Therapist (LMHC, LMFT, LCSW)

Rival; New York (NY); In loco; USD 100.000 - 125.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Full Benefits Package

Diverse client base

Group case consultations + 1:1 support

CEU stipend

401k

Descrizione del lavoro

Thriving Center of Psychology in New York is seeking a Clinical Lead Therapist to mentor clinicians, uphold evidence‑based care, and lead pod initiatives while maintaining your own caseload. You will collaborate with leadership to optimize clinical quality and operational consistency across the practice.

The ideal candidate will have NY licensure, 3+ years post‑licensure, strong judgment, and proven supervisory experience, with a passion for mentorship and cross‑team collaboration.

Competenze

• Active independent licensure in New York (LCSW, LMHC, LMFT, or equivalent).
• Minimum 3 years post-licensure experience.
• Strong clinical judgment and commitment to evidence-based care.
• Leadership, mentorship, and supervisory experience preferred.

Mansioni

• Maintain an Active Caseload while fulfilling pod leadership duties and modeling standards.
• Provide clinical leadership and peer support within the pod, fostering a safe, growth‑oriented culture.
• Support scheduling, documentation, and onboarding to ensure continuity of care.
• Collaborate with Clinical Managers on quality initiatives and systems improvements.
• Provide on-call coverage after regular hours and support cross-timezone needs.

Conoscenze

NY Licensure

Post-licensure experience

Clinical judgment

Leadership & mentorship

Outpatient/private practice

Formazione

Master's or higher in Psychology/Social Work/Marriage & Family Therapy

Descrizione del lavoro

Thriving Center of Psychology (https://mythrivingcenter.com/) is a group practice with psychologists, psychiatrists, and independently licensed mental health professionals. We are committed to delivering evidence-based treatments and maintaining the highest standards of clinical care. At Thriving Center, we recognize that exceptional client outcomes are achieved through supporting our clinicians' professional growth and well‑being. Our collaborative team values community, culture, and integrated care delivery, contributing to our recognition as one of the top private practices in the country.

As we continue to grow, we’re excited to offer an opportunity for a Clinical Lead Therapist, a role designed for experienced clinicians who are passionate about mentorship, collaboration, and leadership development while continuing to maintain meaningful clinical work. Clinical Lead Therapists serve as trusted peer leaders within a small pod of clinicians, helping strengthen clinical quality, team connection, and operational consistency across the practice.

We’re looking for clinician leaders who are not only deeply passionate about providing exceptional clinical care, but who are also energized by supporting the growth and development of other therapists. The ideal candidate values mentorship, collaboration, and the opportunity to help strengthen the clinical skills, confidence, and impact of those around them.

In this role, you'll partner closely with leadership, contribute to shaping practice culture and systems, and play an active role in supporting clinicians professionally while continuing to grow your own leadership skillset as you maintain your own caseload.

What you will do:

• Maintain an Active Caseload — Provide direct client care while fulfilling pod leadership duties, modeling the clinical standards expected of all pod members.
• Maintain an Active Caseload — Provide direct client care while fulfilling pod leadership duties, modeling the clinical standards expected of all pod members.
• Clinical Leadership & Peer Support — Serve as a first line support and consultation resource for clinicians within your pod; help foster a collaborative, psychologically safe, and growth‑oriented team culture; support clinicians in navigating complex clinical situations, client escalations, and workflow challenges; reinforce evidence‑based care and strong clinical standards through mentorship and consultation.
• Operational & Caseload Support — Help clinicians maintain consistent scheduling practices that support continuity of care and sustainable caseload management; support therapists in maintaining timely and high‑quality documentation aligned with practice standards; identify patterns related to burnout risk, scheduling barriers, or operational inefficiencies and collaborate with leadership proactively; assist with onboarding and integration of new clinicians into workflows, systems, and culture.
• Leadership Collaboration — Partner with Clinical Managers and leadership on quality initiatives, systems improvement, and practice development; participate in leadership meetings and collaborative problem‑solving discussions; help strengthen communication, accountability, and consistency across the pod structure.
• On-Call Coverage — Provide on‑call support after regular business hours as needed to support clinical care.
• Cross‑Country Support — Ability to support providers that work in Pacific, Central, and Eastern time zones as needed.

What we are looking for:

• Active independent licensure in New York (LCSW, LMHC, LMFT, or equivalent)
• Minimum 3 years of post‑licensure experience
• Strong clinical judgment and commitment to evidence‑based care
• Natural leadership, mentorship, and interpersonal skills; prior experience in a supervisory, lead clinician or peer consultation role preferred
• Ability to balance warmth, accountability, and professionalism
• Comfort navigating evolving systems within a growing organization
• Experience in outpatient or private practice settings preferred

Location:

• New York‑Based: Hybrid
• All Other Locations: Remote
• Positions needed in EST, CST, or PST

Benefits of Working for Thriving Center of Psychology:

• Full Benefits Package: Health, Dental, Vision, 401k
• Diverse client/patient base based on your populations and areas of expertise
• 40‑hour work week, with a goal of 27 clients seen per week
• Minimal paperwork (no collections, no insurance hassles)
• Full administrative support + clinical support
• Gym/fitness reimbursement
• Yearly CEU stipend
• Group case consultation meetings + 1 on 1 clinical support

Why Thriving Center?

• Work‑life balance - We know that therapists who can take care of themselves can take better care of others.
• Grow as a therapist - Therapists have the opportunity to meet weekly with colleagues to discuss cases and share second opinions. We also provide yearly credits for CEUs.
• Grow as a professional - As a growing company, we frequently have opportunities open for managerial/supervisory roles that we open to our current team first.
• Real clinical community - Colleagues you actually know. Two large team events a year, plus hosted happy hours throughout the year. A goal is to help create lasting relationships in our professional community.

Clinical Leadership

Alex Alvarado, Psy.D. Founder & CEO, licensed clinical psychologist specializing in phobias and PTSD, known for his work with exposure‑based treatment.

Douglas Polster, Ph.D. Chief Operating Officer, licensed clinical psychologist and sports neuropsychologist specializing in the treatment of prolonged post‑concussion symptoms.

Chelsea Humphrey, LMFT Director of Operations, licensed marriage and family therapist specializing in couples and multicultural work, and a healthcare operations executive with more than a decade of experience.

$100,000 - $125,000 a year