Thank you for your interest in joining New York Behavioral Health’s team. If you would like to apply for a position at our practice, please complete the form below.

POSITION: Psychologist

REPORTING TO: Clinical Director

STATUS: 1099

LOCATION: Hybrid- Virtual and Rockville Centre and/or Garden City and/or Sea Cliff

AVAILABILITY: Days, evenings and/or weekends

START DATE: Immediately

ABOUT THE ROLE

New York Behavioral Health, an outpatient private practice, is seeking a licensed psychologist to provide individual and group therapy to our clients. Clinical therapy services include treatment of children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families using evidence-based treatments. 

About You

• You are reliable. Our clients count on us to help them to the best of our ability, and we count on you to deliver skilled therapy services. Follow through is your strong suit in that you do what you say you’re going to do and you show up when you’re scheduled. 
• You are passionate about our work. When you join a group practice, you are all in on the mission, vision, and values of that practice. When you believe in the work we are doing here, your contribution makes a big difference. 
• You are collaborative. Group practices are a team of people all working together toward the same goals. You are an excellent team player who not only recognizes the individual contribution you make, but how the collective success of the group benefits everyone.  
• You are committed. You thrive in a team environment. We put a lot of time and energy into cultivating our team. This means if you have short-term plans to start your own practice, this position will not be the best fit for you.  
• You are motivated. Making a difference is important to you and you’re willing to go the extra mile to do the best you can. 
• You are growth-minded. Our industry and clients’ needs are constantly changing. You are driven to continue to learn and grow in your skills and thoughts. 

Clinicians are accountable for:

• Maintaining a caseload
• Retaining clients
• Providing appropriate treatment plans
• Providing timely and accurate documentation 
• Maintaining our standards of ethics and compliance

Clinician Job Responsibilities Include: 

• Perform on-site and/or virtual therapy services as scheduled, and in accordance with company policies.  
• Maintain proper licensure and abide by all laws, rules, regulations, and codes of ethics that are binding upon or applicable to the services performed.
• Respond to clients’ requests for service or calls within 24 hours whether requests are made in person, by phone, voicemail, etc. or through the website. Respond to requests by meeting, evaluating, and providing services to clients.  
• Communicate with a client’s treatment team (i.e., PCP, psychiatrist, school, etc.) as necessary.
• Conduct intake assessments 
• Provide complete written records for each client including intake notes, progress notes, treatment plans, termination notes, contract notes, and other forms or documents which may be needed or required from time-to-time (by Friday of each week). 
• Keep client files accurate and up-to-date.
• Charge and collect payments from clients for services provided consistent with the policy and rate for such services as established.
• Attend mandatory staff meetings and trainings as directed.
• Conduct and regulate therapy services in a professional manner.  Be respectful of and cooperative and collaborative with co-workers.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Skills and Requirements

• Regular and reliable attendance and timely arrival to work is required.
• Doctoral Degree in psychology
• Active, unrestricted license in the State of New York.  A copy must be provided.
• Available to hold at least 10 client sessions per week, provided such sessions are available and referred/scheduled.
• Be organized and detail oriented.
• Be able to work independently on tasks assigned.
• Have strong written and verbal communication skills and strong interpersonal skills.
• Prior experience in a private practice setting is highly preferred.
• Training and experience in at least one of the following CBT, ACT, REBT, DBT 
• Have at least one niche market for counseling services (i.e., children, teens, trauma, anxiety, grief, anger management, etc.).