MDRN TALK: Modern Talk Therapy ~ Expanding Manhattan psychoanalytic private practice seeks to hire an LMSW/LMHC who is available to take on a minimum 25 patients (caseloads are built up gradually) and has a desire for continued clinical development. Currently this position is remote/virtual. Our group practice has a warm, supportive atmosphere for our patients and therapists. Modern Talk prides itself on the investment of teaching our staff through weekly supervision meetings which encompass patient overview, theory and feedback around psychodynamic interventions. We are looking for an individual that values this educational development. We are out of network providers and work with adult clientele in individual psychotherapy. Our patients are generally high functioning/low risk, sophisticated professionals.
Our ideal candidate will:
- Have at least one year of clinical experience (clinical internship considered)
- Have a New York State LMSW or LMHC license
- MUST feel comfortable working with clients experiencing career, marriage, parenting and fertility issues
- Have a deep interest in continued learning with a commitment to practice from a psychodynamic lens
- Be passionate about development as a therapist and is able to receive and implement feedback from supervisor(s)
- Have base knowledge of the DSM-V, diagnosing, assessing suicidality, practicing from a psychodynamic lens
- Displays good judgment, a strong work ethic, confident, self motivated, and excels at working independently
- Feel comfortable liaising with supervisors to provide best therapeutic interventions and care for patients.
- Attend weekly supervision (generally Friday afternoons)
- Have an appropriate, private, professional place to hold telemedicine sessions
Job Description
(if you don’t know how to complete any item on the following list, we will teach you and/or provide additional training):
- Partner with founders to complete intakes, treatment plans and termination summaries
- Maintain weekly schedule and enter weekly progress notes into Theranest for each patient contact
- Speak with referrals on the phone prior to the first session and be available to correspond with patients/supervisors via email and phone as needed throughout treatment.
- Attend weekly supervision (Friday afternoons) and special events.
Compensation and Benefits:
- Competitive compensation, scale ranges from $40-$50 for LMSW/ LMHC candidates per client hour depending on licensing, years of experience, training level and continued training.
- W-2 Benefits
- Clinical supervision available for LCSW/LMHC licensure (client contact hours and supervision hours)
- Weekly supervision which is either individual or group based.
- After four (4) months of employment, employees will receive an annual stipend of $300 for Continuing Education Classes.
- After six (6) months of employment, employees eligible for 5-10% increase in compensation based on clinical aptitude
- LMSWs who obtain their LCSW while working at the group practice have the option to stay and grow within the group practice with raised base pay reflective of LCSW credentialing.
- Opportunity to learn how to operate a successful private practice.
If you are interested in this position we would love to connect with you! Please answer the following questions in your response (please feel free to keep answers succinct):
*How do you work with clients psychodynamically, specifically psychoanalytically and is Psychoanalytic/Psychodynamic Training important to you?
* Do you have clinical experience working with clients with the following issues: fertility, marriage, divorce, parenting? Is this a passion point for you?
* Are you currently or have you historically received Psychoanalytic style therapy? (Y/N)
-Please attach resume
Job Type: Contract
Pay: $40.00 - $50.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Professional development assistance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Work setting:
- In-person
- Private practice
- Telehealth
Ability to commute/relocate:
- New York, NY 10065: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person