Lead Clinician

Apos Society; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid professional development

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

Apos Society in New York seeks a Lead Clinician to join our therapeutic team in a specialized school setting. You will help lead our social-emotional program and integrate DBT into daily student experiences.

You will provide direct individual and group therapy, develop treatment plans with the educational team, and support families while collaborating with school staff. The role emphasizes ongoing professional development in DBT and clinical leadership.

Qualifications

• Master's or Doctoral degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or related field with NYS licensure.
• Foundational experience with Dialectical Behavior Therapy for Children or Adolescents (DBT-C/DBT-A) in clinical or educational settings.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships with students, families, and staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group therapy sessions using Comprehensive School-Based DBT.
• Develop individualized treatment plans for students in collaboration with the educational team.
• Assess safety, respond to crises, and provide inter-session support between sessions.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
• Work closely with families, teachers, and external providers to ensure holistic student care.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings to address student needs.
• Support teachers, staff, and administrators on implementing DBT strategies in the classroom in collaboration with the Clinical Director.
• Contribute to the ongoing development and implementation of the school's DBT program.

Skills

DBT-C/DBT-A

Clinical leadership

Interpersonal skills

Relationship building

Education

Master's or Doctoral degree in Social Work

New York State licensure

Job description

We are seeking a Lead Clinician to join our therapeutic team and help lead our social-emotional program. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated professional with experience in DBT who is passionate about supporting children and adolescents in a specialized educational setting. The ideal candidate is excited to develop engaging approaches to social-emotional learning and find new ways to integrate DBT into students' everyday experiences.

The Lead Clinician will provide direct individual and group therapy, collaborate with families and school staff, co-lead monthly DBT groups for parents, and support the integration of DBT principles across the school community. The ideal candidate is committed to ongoing learning and professional development in DBT.

Key Responsibilities

Student Support

• Provide individual and group therapy sessions using Comprehensive School-Based DBT
• Develop individualized treatment plans for students in collaboration with the educational team.
• Assess safety, respond to crises, and provide inter-session support between sessions.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.

Collaboration and Clinical Leadership

• Work closely with families, teachers, and external providers to ensure a holistic approach to student care.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings to address student needs.
• Support teachers, staff, and administrators on implementing DBT strategies in the classroom in collaboration with the Clinical Director
• Contribute to the ongoing development and implementation of the school's DBT program

Qualifications

Required

• Master's or Doctoral degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or a related field with applicable New York State licensure.
• Foundational experience with Dialectical Behavior Therapy for Children or Adolescents (DBT-C and/or DBT-A) in clinical or educational settings.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships with students, families, and staff.

Preferred

• Prior experience working in special education or with children/adolescents who have emotional or behavioral challenges.
• Licensure as an LCSW, LMHC, or Licensed Psychologist in NYS

What We Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.
• Comprehensive benefits package (health insurance, retirement plan, etc.).
• Paid professional development opportunities, including advanced DBT training.
• A collaborative and supportive work environment where your expertise will help shape the future of our school community.