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 group private practice offering evidence-based treatment to teens, young adults, adults, and couples. We are a learning practice offering post graduate experience and supervision for staff therapists seeking full licensure. We focus on confidence building and mastery of CBT knowledge to ensure that our clinicians are proving the best care to our clients.

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

The Opportunity:

We are seeking a Staff Therapist to join our team at Collaborative CBT. The ideal candidate will have some 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, engaging in learning CBT and participating in supervision, and contributing to the overall growth of the practice. This is best suited for:

• LMSW seeking experience and to advance their clinical skills in a private setting
• LMSW who want to work in a group practice environment with a community of other practitioners
• LMSWs who wants to accrue clinical hours in a private setting
• LMSW who has some experience with CBT and wants 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.
• Participate in group consultations and seek out learning opportunities that benefit the clients' clinical needs
• 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:

• LMSW, MHC-LP, or similar licensure status. Must have a permit or licensure to practice
• Minimum of 1 year of experience providing psychotherapy in a clinical setting.
• Licensed to practice as a therapist in the NY (other states are beneficial but not required)
• Basic understanding of CBT principles and practices with desire for more learning
• Commit to a minimum of 3 years with Collaborative CBT
• Education, training, and demonstrated success in providing psychotherapy
• Comfort networking and marketing
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills
• Availability to see clients on at least 1 weekend day, early mornings and evenings
• At least 1 year of experience in assessment, treatment planning, and providing psychotherapy
• 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).
• 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)