Part-Time Adolescent Psychotherapist (Teens 13+) In-Person Weekends; Virtual Weekdays

Location

Hybrid remote in Brooklyn, NY 11232

Working Time

Part-time

Level

Experienced

Overview

Refresh Psychotherapy is a Female Autistic-owned private practice in South Slope, Brooklyn. We are a culturally and clinically diverse psychotherapy practice serving New Yorkers. We provide both in-person and virtual care. We presently serve only adults but have decided to expand our work to providing care for teens ages 13 and up. The vast majority of our clients use insurance to pay for their care, making mental health care accessible. We are looking for a passionate clinician who genuinely enjoys working with adolescents and is interested in making teen psychotherapy a meaningful focus of their clinical work. We are not simply looking for a clinician who is willing to see teens. We are looking for someone who understands that adolescents are a distinct clinical population and is excited about helping us grow this area of the practice. A successful clinician in our practice is adept at diagnosis, has the ability to think creatively and critically, is focused on delivering quality treatment to our clients, and has the confidence needed to support the growth of the practice. Adolescents are navigating a unique developmental period involving increasing independence, identity development, changing family relationships, academic and social pressures, and the transition toward adulthood. Effective adolescent psychotherapy requires the ability to take teens seriously as individuals while understanding their needs within the larger context of their families, schools, peer relationships, and developmental stage. We are looking for a clinician who can build genuine therapeutic relationships with teens while maintaining appropriate clinical boundaries and who understands the balance between adolescent privacy and autonomy and appropriate parent/caregiver involvement. This position will provide care solely to teens ages 13 and up. We are looking for a clinician who is able to work in person at our South Slope office on Saturdays and Sundays and provide virtual care during the week.

Duties / Responsibilities

Minimum of 18 weekly sessions completed ranging from 53 to 60 minutes
Provide in-person psychotherapy to teens ages 13 and up on Saturdays and Sundays
Provide virtual psychotherapy to teen clients during the week
Mandatory weekly 1:1 supervision and/or group supervision
Collect information about clients through interviews, observations, and assessments
Conduct developmentally appropriate assessment, diagnosis, risk assessment, and treatment
Collaborate appropriately with parents and caregivers while maintaining clinically appropriate confidentiality with adolescent clients
Prepare and maintain treatment records and reports
Evaluate clients’ physical or mental conditions based on the review of client information
Develop and implement treatment plans based on clinical experience and knowledge
Actively participate in Refresh Psychotherapy’s social media outlets via posts, stories, and reels

Required Skills/Abilities:

Pay:

This is a W2 position that offers pay every other week via direct deposit
LCSW/LMHC/LMFT are paid $60 for intake evaluations, $50 for sessions, and $30 for administrative time
Limited Permit clinicians and LMSWs are paid $50 for intake evaluations, $40 for sessions, and $30 for administrative time
Pay rates are not negotiable. We believe in equal pay for equal work.

Benefits

401(k)
Flexible schedule
Professional development assistance
Clinical supervision counting towards New York State licensure requirements

Additional Requirements

Proof of both COVID vaccines and booster, vaccination for MMR, as well as receipt of this year’s flu shot.

About you

This is not an entry-level or “learn as you go” position. This is not a position for clinicians who are looking to learn adolescent psychotherapy on the job. Applicants should already possess experience providing psychotherapy to adolescents and be able to independently assess, diagnose, and treat teen clients from their first day of employment.

Working with adolescents requires a clinical skill set that extends beyond adapting adult psychotherapy for younger clients. Applicants should have an existing understanding of adolescent development and be comfortable navigating confidentiality and its limits, caregiver involvement, family dynamics, school and peer concerns, risk assessment, safety planning, and other clinical issues specific to treating minors.

We are seeking clinicians whose work with teens is developmentally appropriate, strengths-based, collaborative, and autonomy-supportive. Clinicians should be able to establish trust with adolescents while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries and recognizing when collaboration with parents, caregivers, schools, or other providers is clinically necessary.

While we value ongoing consultation and professional development, supervision is intended to deepen existing expertise—not provide foundational training in adolescent psychotherapy.

Education and Experience

Master’s degree in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, Marriage & Family Therapy, or Creative Arts Therapy is required
LMSW, LCSW, LMHC, or LMFT
Prior experience providing psychotherapy to adolescents is required

To Apply:

Please include a resume and cover letter detailing the following to careers@refreshtherapynyc.com. Submissions without a cover letter highlighting questions below will not be considered:

Why are you interested in joining Refresh Psychotherapy?
What draws you specifically to working with adolescents?
Describe your experience providing psychotherapy to teens.
What has shaped your clinical interest in working with adolescents, and how has your experience with teens influenced the way you approach adolescent psychotherapy?
How do you approach balancing a teen’s confidentiality and autonomy with appropriate parent/caregiver involvement?
Describe a clinical case or adolescent population that best reflects the kind of work you hope to build your career around.
What unique strengths would you bring to Refresh Psychotherapy?

Additional Application Questions

Are you a new graduate/will you graduate soon? We are NOT hiring new graduates. Please do not submit an application.
Do you hold an LMSW, LCSW, LMHC, or LMFT in New York?
Do you have prior experience providing psychotherapy to adolescents?
Are you able to work in person on both Saturdays and Sundays at our South Slope, Brooklyn office? If no, please do not submit your application.
Are you able to provide virtual sessions during the week?
Would you be able to hold 18–20 sessions (approximately 60 minutes each) weekly? If no, please do not submit your application.
Do you OWN a private practice in New York State? If yes, please do not apply.
Are you a New York State resident? You must reside and work in New York for this role.
Your resume must include a cover letter that addresses the points listed in this ad. Applications will not be accepted without a cover letter. Generic cover letters that do not specifically address the points outlined in the ad will not be accepted. Please promptly email your cover letter to careers@refreshtherapynyc.com.