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Roots and Branches Therapy

Psychotherapist

Roots and Branches Therapy, New York, New York, us, 10261

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Position Overview We are looking to hire (2) Psychotherapists right now (1) A psychotherapist (LMSW, MHC-LP, MFT-LP, or CAT-LP) to report to an LCSW, who ideally would like to pursue EMDR therapy as we have clients seeking it out, but it's not a requirement, and (2) A CAT-LP/Dance and Movement Therapist who is ALSO interested in Somatic Therapy and DBT Therapy to train under at CAT-LP with such experiences.

Key Responsibilities

Client assessment, diagnosis, weekly treatment, and where necessary collaborative care with other providers

Calendar maintenance: Reschedule client sessions, mark attendance, charge late cancel fees, and communicate about new client openings

Attend and participate in bi‑weekly individual and bi‑weekly group supervision

Maintain clinical documentation including:

Biopsychosocial within 1 month of initial session and updates annually

Treatment plans within 1 month of initial session with quarterly updates

Progress notes completed within 48 hours

Collaborate with administrative staff regarding scheduling, billing, and referrals

Collaborate with marketing staff regarding social media and website profiles

Boundaried communication with clients outside of session, examples include schedule changes and urgent needs

Engage in professional development

Opening/ Closing office procedures when seeing clients onsite

Requirements

Must have independent licensure (LCSW, LMHC, LMFT or equivalent) or be eligible to be a psychotherapist under supervision (LMSW, MHC-LP, MFT-LP, seeking licensure).

Provide individual, group, or couples psychotherapy services under a fee‑for‑service model.

Compliance with ethical and legal guidelines established by professional organizations (e.g., NASW), state licensing boards (e.g., NYSED), and federal and state laws (e.g., HIPAA).

Obtain and maintain individual malpractice insurance.

Complete paid onboarding training (e.g., HIPAA, clinical documentation, 3‑day DBT training).

Strong skills or interest in developing strong skills in a specific population or evidence‑based therapy.

Preferred

Flexibility and excitement about being part of a team and growing practice

Humor and grace about the enviable obstacles and missteps we will face together

Excellent communication and organizational abilities.

Commitment to ethical practice and cultural sensitivity.

Willingness to be vulnerable, introspective, and open to examining your biases in bi‑weekly individual supervision and bi‑weekly group supervision.

Interested in learning/specializing in: Dance and Movement Therapy, EMDR, Somatic Therapy.

Work Location/ Schedule

Hybrid with set hours onsite at Grand Army Plaza

Must include 10 total weeknight (until 9 pm) or early weekday morning hours (7‑9 am) per week for client availability.

8 weekend hours.

Compensation Total $40/session

for new clinicians, with $5 raise each of the first 2 years.

Base Pay: $35 per hour for clinical sessions, supervision hours, and approved administrative work.

Documentation Bonus: An additional $5 per client session will be paid if all required session documentation is completed and up to date by the payroll processing date.

Benefits Offered once you average 30 client hours within a week and continue to maintain that average including health, financial and commuter.

Time Off Paid Time Off

2 weeks after first 90 days

3 weeks after 1 year anniversary

4 weeks after 2 year anniversary and every year after

Unpaid Time Off

2 week after first 90 days

1 week after 1 year anniversary

0 weeks after 2 year anniversary

Sick Time As per New York state law.

Equal Opportunity & Compliance Statement Roots and Branches Therapy PLLC is an equal opportunity employer. Our selection is based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We comply with NYS Labor Law, including pay transparency requirements. Applicants may request reasonable accommodation during the application process.

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