Build your career with Collaborative CBT

About us:

Collaborative CBT is a dynamic therapy practice dedicated to providing evidence-based cognitive-behavioral therapy services to individuals and couples. We foster an inclusive and supportive environment, valuing collaboration between therapists and clients to achieve optimal mental health outcomes. Our team of skilled professionals is committed to ongoing professional development and staying updated with the latest therapeutic techniques. The benefits of joining CCBT:

• Provided with referrals and assistance in building a caseload that reflects your professional goals
• Minimal administrative work, reception and billing services provided by CCBT
• Flexible scheduling, including ability to work remotely or hybrid
• Quiet, comfortable office space in a suite with other therapists
• Collegial, team-oriented and supportive work environment
• Individual and group supervision opportunities
• Ongoing education and specialized education in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with opportunities for workshops and trainings paid for by the practice

Collaborative CBT is a learning practice focused on confidence building and mastery of CBT knowledge to ensure that our clinicians are proving the best care to our clients. We welcome fully licensed clinicians who want to continue their learning in a team setting and who may be interested in supervising.

Collaborative CBT specializes in anxiety, depression, OCD, LGBTQ+ issues, social anxiety, relationship issues, procrastination, ADHD and perfectionism.

The Opportunity:

We are seeking a Senior Staff Therapist to join our team at Collaborative CBT. The ideal candidate will have clinical experience with a passion for learning cognitive-behavioral therapy and for working collaboratively with clients to address their mental health challenges. This role will involve providing high-quality therapy, supervising staff therapists, and contributing to the overall growth of the practice. This is best suited for:

• LCSWs seeking experience and to advance their clinical skills in a private setting
• LCSWs who are interested in working privately, but don’t want to independently manage the administrative side of being in private practice
• LCSWs who want to work in a group practice environment with a community of other practitioners
• LCSWs who have experience with CBT and want to expand their knowledge base
• A therapist looking for community in the private practice sector, with opportunities for supervision and group consultation with other qualified therapists.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide individual and group therapy sessions using evidence-based cognitive-behavioral techniques.
• Conduct assessments and develop tailored treatment plans for clients with diverse needs.
• Supervise and mentor staff therapists, fostering their professional development.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to enhance service delivery and client outcomes.
• Engage in continuous professional development and contribute to the practice's growth initiatives.
• 10-15 minute phone consultations when requested
• Maintains case notes, logs and all required documentation within 24 hours of sessions held
• Participates in weekly individual or group clinical supervision and group consultation
• Case management services including care coordination, including collaborating with referral sources and connecting clients to care

Requirements:

• LCSW, LCSW-R, or LMHC
• Minimum of 3 years of experience providing psychotherapy in a clinical setting.
• Licensed to practice as a therapist in the NY (other states are beneficial but not required)
• Strong understanding of CBT principles and practices with desire for more learning
• Experience or interest in supervising or mentoring less experienced therapists.
• Commit to a minimum of 3 years with Collaborative CBT
• Education, training, and demonstrated success in providing CBT
• Comfort networking and marketing
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills
• Be available to see clients on at least 1 weekend day, early mornings and evenings
• At least 3 years of experience in assessment, treatment planning, and providing psychotherapy
• At least 3 years of experience in providing individual, couples, and/or family therapy
• Must demonstrate basic understanding of CBT and how to implement it in session
• Organized and able to submit progress notes and respond to emails in a timely manner, and in accordance of Collaborative CBT policies

Nice-to-Haves:

• Additional certifications in specialized therapy techniques (e.g., trauma-informed care, DBT).
• Experience in conducting workshops or training sessions for professionals.
• Familiarity with electronic health record systems.

Compensation:

• Competitive hourly rate based on years of practice, licensure and status (full time of 25 hours per week or more has a pay increase available or salary option)
• Sick pay (accrued based on hours worked)
• Paid time off offered once seeing 15+ clients/week consistently
• Professional Development Stipend (Full time: $500/year)