Child/Adolescent Therapist

Job description

River Psychology Group, PLLC is a growing group practice founded by Dr. Shira Danzig and Dr. Dahlia Kaufman with locations in Park Slope, Brooklyn and Scarsdale, NY. The group serves children, adolescents and adults with a range of concerns and with a focus on perinatal mental health in the adult population. We are seeking to hire a child and adolescent therapist (PhD, PsyD, LCSW, LMSW) with expertise in working with kids of all ages to join our warm and collaborative team. We are seeking a therapist who works from an integrative framework with experience in play therapy, CBT, and parenting work. This is an in-person, fee-for-service, W2 position.

For more information about our practice, please see our website at www.riverpsychologygroup.com

Position Responsibilities and Requirements

• This is a fee-for-service position (12+ clients per week) in our Scarsdale location
• The therapist will be responsible for providing individual therapy for children and adolescents, ages 3-18, with the option of conducting groups
• The position will require primarily in-person work at our offices in Scarsdale, with the possibility of some remote work depending on client need
• Availability to see a minimum of 12+ clients
• Availability during after-school/evening hours - at least one evening (until 8:30pm) per week required
• The therapist will be responsible for maintaining documentation in the EHR, communicating with parents about scheduling and other concerns as needed, and collaborating with other providers, as needed.
• Participate in weekly individual supervision and monthly group supervision/case conference • Therapist must obtain professional malpractice insurance

Qualifications

• A license or permit in New York State to practice in your field of mental health
• The ideal candidate will have be familiar with play therapy, CBT, DBT, ERP, PMT, SPACE and PCIT
• The candidate should possess excellent clinical skills, be organized and self-motivated
• This position would be an excellent fit for a clinician with experience with children of all ages
• Interest in learning the ins and outs of private practice in a supportive, collaborative, and respectful group setting

Compensation/Benefits

• Fee-for-service compensation is competitive ($55-$100/clinical hour; $25- 40/administrative hour) Flexible schedule
• This is a W2 position with worker’s compensation, disability, and family leave
• Individual supervision and group supervision/case conference provided
• Assistance in developing professional identity and marketing

Application Process

To apply, please email a CV and cover letter to: info@riverpsychologygroup.com