Clinical Psychotherapist

Clinical Psychotherapist Job Description

ABOUT US

At Being Health, we are redefining mental healthcare for modern life. Being Health is a psychiatrist-led practice reimagining mental healthcare through an innovative, integrated model. We bring together psychiatry, interventional treatments for depression (such as SPRAVATO® or intranasal esketamine), psychotherapy, integrative health and functional medicine, acupuncture and nutrition to support whole-person healing.

Located in New York City, we offer both virtual and in-person services and are in network with major commercial payors with plans to expand to new locations. Our interdisciplinary team delivers compassionate, evidence-based care that is personalized, collaborative, and forward-thinking. Currently in network with some of the major commercial payors, we’re building a new standard for modern mental health—designed to help people feel better and function better, mind and body.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Psychotherapist to join our psychotherapy program, who is passionate about delivering high-quality, innovative, and evidence-based care within a modern mental health practice.

This position will focus on general psychotherapy as well as for support around SPRAVATO® care for patients with treatment resistant depression. If you have experience with ketamine-assisted psychotherapy and/or have been trained in psychedelic therapies, this role may be for you.

You will provide both individual and group psychotherapy to patients experiencing anxiety, mood, depressive, and trauma- and stressor-related disorders and will have experience working across a range of mental health conditions, including individuals with severe and treatment-resistant depression. You will also play a key role in supporting patients undergoing SPRAVATO® treatment. Responsibilities include conducting preparation sessions prior to treatment, providing therapeutic support throughout the treatment course, and facilitating post-session integrations when possible to help patients meaningfully process and apply insights from their experience.

The ideal candidate has 1) demonstrated experience conducting suicide risk assessments and treating depressive and mood disorders in complex clinical presentations, and has 2) direct clinical experience with ketamine- or psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy , including preparation and integration work.

This is a part-time position (3 days per week) or full-time position (5 days per week) with benefits. The primary work location is our office in the Financial District in Manhattan. In coordination with the Medical Director, a portion of clinical work may be conducted virtually. Specific days and hours are flexible and will be determined in collaboration with the hiring manager.

You will:

• Provide compassionate direct patient care in person with an emphasis on comprehensive mental health evaluations, diagnostic assessments, creating personalized care plans, following up on care as needed, and providing high-quality psychotherapy, and assist with 15 minute intake and triage calls as needed
• Work within an integrated, multi-disciplinary team of psychiatrists, psychotherapists, nurse practitioners, wellness practitioners, and other clinicians to collaborate on providing a comprehensive suite of services to our patients
• Be comfortable with diagnosing, triaging, supporting and managing high acuity mental health conditions including crisis interventions, treatment resistant depression (TRD), suicidality and mood disorders given our specific focus on esketamine treatment for TRD and suicidality
• Be proficient in providing psychotherapy across a variety of modalities with an emphasis on measurement-based care and working within a medical setting
• Supervise clinicians when needed, and deliver individual, group, and family/couples psychotherapy as per the direction of established treatment plans and as per best practice standards in psychotherapy
• Provide general psychotherapy to patients and provide psychotherapy to SPRAVATO® patients including psychoeducation, preparation and integration sessions to enhance client response
• Co-lead monthly drop-in integration and mindfulness groups for SPRAVATO® patients
• Collaborate with the clinical team to ensure the best clinical outcomes possible and to coordinate with regard to integrated care and personalized care plans
• Consistently monitor and follow up with patients to evaluate patient outcomes and help patients reach their overall goals
• Participate in staff meetings, trainings and supervision where deemed necessary and maintain patient records in a professional, timely and compliant manner
• Foster a culture of compassion, respect, and sincerity in care delivery and practice in accordance with a high degree of integrity

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ROLE

• Clinical Psychotherapist with a Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW), Counseling, or Psychology from an accredited institution.
• Current active and unrestricted New York State clinical licensure (e.g., LCSW, LMHC, PhD, or PsyD.) with a minimum of two years of supervised clinical experience
• Ideally 5+ years of outpatient clinical experience with a strong psychotherapy focus, ideally some of which are in a team-based setting. Trauma-informed practice is a strong plus and CBT and/or DBT modality is a plus!
• A strong belief and enthusiasm to work within clinical infrastructure and to provide direct care and psychedelic assisted psychotherapy
• Specialized training and/or experience in Ketamine-assisted psychotherapy or other psychedelic assisted psychotherapies
• A core belief in our clinical model and a desire to work within a progressive modern mental health practice
• Compassion and empathy in your clinical work with patients, embodying excellence in every way from internal integrity to academic rigor
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively across teams, patients and their loved ones
• Experience working with BIPOC populations is a plus
• A keen sense of personal accountability, attention to detail and agility in mastering digital tools including, but not limited to, EHR, telehealth, and patient-facing applications

BENEFITS

• Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance available with generous PTO
• Few administrative burdens with full-time, on-site billing and scheduling services
• Collaborative and supportive interdisciplinary team environment
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement
• Competitive compensation aligned with experience
• Full-time scheduling without weekend hours.
• Supportive administrative team managing scheduling and billing.
• Flexible scheduling in an in-person and telehealth environment; no weekend hours!
• Licensing support as needed

Our unique Being Health culture – inclusion and diversity make us different. At Being Health, we see diversity and inclusion as a source of strength in transforming healthcare. We believe building trust and innovation are best achieved through diverse perspectives. To us, acceptance and respect are rooted in an understanding that people do not experience things in the same way, including our healthcare system. Individuals seeking employment at Being Health are considered without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected status. Additionally, Being Health provides reasonable adjustment/accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. To make a confidential request, either to apply for a job or to perform your job, please contact [email protected]

We consider an individual’s qualifications, skillset, and experience in determining final compensation. The expected salary range for the full-time position is $70,000-90,000, pro-rated for a part-time position, and the exact offer will be commensurate with qualifications and years of experience.

WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU

Please send a brief cover letter and a resume to [email protected].

Pay: $70,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Experience working with Treatment Resistant Depression?
• Experience working with patients being administered Spravato through their psychiatric prescriber?
• Are you currently enrolled with any commercial insurance payors? If so, please list them.
• Do you have experience with ketamine assisted psychotherapy or trained in psychedelic therapies?

Work Location: Hybrid remote in New York, NY 10005