Staff Therapist

Anchor Counseling; New York (NY); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A private therapy practice in New York is seeking a part-time Staff Therapist to provide psychotherapy services and build a caseload. Responsibilities include managing clients, maintaining documentation, and participating in supervision. The ideal candidate is provisionally licensed in New York with at least one year of psychotherapy experience and excellent communication skills. This position offers flexible scheduling and minimal administrative work.

Benefits

Flexible scheduling

Minimal administrative work

Reception and billing services provided

Supportive work environment

Supervision provided

Referrals to build a caseload

Qualifications

• Provisionally licensed with an LMSW in New York.
• At least 1 year of psychotherapy experience.
• Ability to see clients on at least 1 weekend day.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychotherapy services to a minimum of 30 clients weekly.
• Maintain case notes and documentation within 24 hours.
• Participate in weekly clinical supervision.

Skills

Excellent written and spoken communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Master’s level psychotherapy degree

LMSW licensed in New York

Job description

Overview

ACNY is a group private practice focusing on competent, quality and accessible therapy in New York state. We are currently accepting applications for master’s level psychotherapists licensed in New York state.

Responsibilities

Under the general direction of a Senior Therapist or Supervisor, the Staff Therapist is responsible for providing standardized individual, relationship, and group psychotherapy to clients in order to promote optimum mental health. The Staff Therapist will work to address a variety of emotional and social needs of clients. The position will begin as part time with the intention of growing to a full time case load.

Caseload

At ACNY, we understand that building a caseload doesn\'t happen overnight. It’s a process influenced by many factors, including client needs, clinician-specific demand, and individual performance focusing on rapport building and retention. We are always working to build our referral flows, and also ask clinician\'s to participate in co-building their caseloads, which will also help increase the speed of building a caseload.

Duties

• Provides psychotherapy services to a caseload minimum of 30 weekly scheduled clients, including individuals and couples, 1-2 evenings / week and weekend day required
• Maintains case notes, logs and all required documentation within 24 hours of sessions held
• Participates in weekly clinical supervision
• Case management services including care coordination, including collaborating with referral sources and connecting clients to care
• 10-15 minute phone consultations when requested
• Participate in marketing yourself to co-create a caseload that reflects your professional goals

Requirements

• Provisionally licensed and possess an LMSW licensed in New York
• Education, training and demonstrated success providing therapy to your niche
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills
• Be available to see clients on at least 1 weekend day, early mornings and evening
• At least 1 year of experience in assessment, treatment planning, and providing psychotherapy
• At least 1 year of experience in providing individual, couples, and / or family therapy
• Organized and able to submit progress notes and respond to emails in a timely manner, and in accordance to ACNY policies

Benefits of Joining ACNY

• Provided with referrals to build a caseload that reflects your professional goals
• Minimal administrative work
• Reception and billing services provided
• Flexible scheduling, including ability to work (100% remote at this time)
• Collegial, team-oriented and supportive work environment
• Supervision provided
• Opportunities for growth and to make a difference in a growing practice

How to Apply

Please include a cover letter detailing the following (Submissions without a cover letter highlighting questions below will not be given priority consideration):

1. Your interest in private practice work specifically
2. Your interest in group private practice work specifically
3. Your desired niche and your current experience within that niche
4. Evidence that you are a passionate self-starter and description of what motivates you, both generally and towards therapeutic work
5. What do you see as your contributions to the ACNY community as a new hire?
6. Who are you as a person, and why do you love being a therapist
7. Your pronouns, license #, availability, and LinkedIn link