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Valera Health

Associate Mental Health Therapist

Valera Health, Buffalo, New York, United States, 14266

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Associate Mental Health Therapist – Valera Health • Buffalo, NY, US Are you looking for a career that aligns your passion and values with your purpose? Then we are looking for you!

At Valera Health we are at the forefront of tele‑mental health. We are committed to delivering compassionate mental health care that is accessible and affordable to all.

Mental Health Therapist – New York

As a therapist with Valera, you’ll treat complex cases from mild anxiety to schizophrenia and bipolar disorder while our dedicated administrative team handles scheduling, billing, and prior authorizations. This means you can practice at the top of your license alongside psychiatrists, medical assistants, and care coordinators, delivering care that truly transforms lives.

Ready to be part of something bigger? Join our mission to make quality mental health care accessible to everyone.

Join the Valera Community Enjoy competitive compensation and benefits because your expertise deserves to be valued. Deliver exceptional, inclusive mental health care that truly meets patients where they are. Become part of a supportive provider community with a compassionate care team genuinely dedicated to patient outcomes. Collaborate within our vetted in‑house network of health coaches, therapists, nurse practitioners, and psychiatrists with diverse expertise. Focus on clinical work while we provide the technology and EMR systems for efficient, effective care delivery. Receive comprehensive support including malpractice insurance, health care benefits, continuing education, PTO, and competitive per‑visit compensation. Access clinical training opportunities to expand your skills (with available CEUs). Set your own schedule and work remotely while earning steady, predictable pay.

Job Duties

Render evidence‑based treatment to a spectrum of patients.

Provide an array of mental health services to promote individualized patient recovery primarily through telehealth video or telephone.

Conduct intakes, individual, group, and family therapy when applicable.

Provide mental health assessments, counseling, referrals, and intervention services.

Complete and maintain documentation in a timely and accurate manner and according to Federal, State, and company guidelines.

Qualifications

Active LMSW in New York.

Minimum 1 year of 1:1 clinical experience using evidence‑based treatment.

Experience with EMR documentation and treatment planning.

Reliable technology access: high‑speed internet and private workspace for confidential sessions.

Willingness to obtain additional state licenses.

What Makes You Stand Out

Fluency in Spanish, Mandarin, or Cantonese.

Training in EMDR, DBT, or other specialized modalities.

Telehealth or remote experience.

Self‑motivated with strong independent work skills and collaborative team spirit.

Excellent engagement and assessment abilities with diverse patient populations.

Compensation At Valera, we believe that pay transparency during the interview process is a critical part of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our recruiters will review our compensation model on the first call with you to make an informed decision.

In addition to a highly competitive benefits plan, Valera’s W‑2 therapists’ compensation plan totals $50K‑$89K, which consists of a base salary plus a monthly productivity incentive. An onboarding incentive will also be added to the first three paychecks during a clinician’s ramp‑up period.

Benefits

Health, Vision & Dental Insurance.

401(k) through the standard plan.

Paid Time Off.

Short‑term Disability.

Life Insurance.

Office Equipment.

Many more.

Mission & Culture Be part of our mission! We are very proud of the work that we do and it takes a great team to make it happen. If you are interested in one of our open positions, we’d love to start the conversation.

We hire people from all backgrounds because that’s what it takes to build a team that can reach and support those in need of high‑quality behavioral health care.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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