What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental Health Therapist - Ketamine Clinic position at KETA Medical Center?
Job Description: Therapist for Ketamine Therapy Clinic
We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Licensed Therapist (LCSW/ LMSW /LMHC or equivalent) to join our growing Ketamine Clinic. This role offers a unique opportunity to provide psychotherapy in a supportive and forward-thinking environment. The ideal candidate will have background and experience addressing mental health challenges such as depression, anxiety, and trauma. The ideal candidate would provide general therapy to patients with the possibility in the future to be able to provide to a subset of patients Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) therapy as well.
Position Overview
As a Therapist at our Ketamine Clinic, you will primarily provide general therapy to clients in our practice, but may also be involved in KAP therapy as well. You will work collaboratively with our other practitioners and the larger mental health community to support the growth of our clinic through networking, patient education, and community outreach. The position offers a guaranteed fixed weekly compensation and opportunities for additional session-based pay as patient volume grows.
Compensation
- $1,100 per week fixed rate for a 10-session weekly commitment, regardless of whether all sessions are filled.
- $120 per session for any sessions beyond the initial 10.
- We are open to providing training in Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) if the candidate shows interest and aptitude for this treatment method.
Responsibilities
- Provide individual counseling, therapy, and/or psychotherapy to clients undergoing Ketamine treatment.
- Educate clients on the biological benefits of Ketamine and its therapeutic applications.
- Prepare treatment plans, progress notes, and discharge plans tailored to client needs.
- Collect patient data through interviews, case histories, and observational techniques to identify causes of problems and determine appropriate therapeutic approaches.
- Submit client documentation on our mental health record platform within 24 hours of providing services.
- Collaborate with practitioners and community partners to support professional growth and promote clinic development.
- Attend and complete all mandatory training sessions.
Qualifications
- LCSW, LMSW, LMHC, or equivalent license in a directly related field.
- Strong understanding of digital EHR platforms and documentation best practices.
- Ability to be credentialed on insurance panels.
- Experience working with a variety of clinical cases, including anxiety, depression, trauma, and mood disorders.
- Knowledge of legal and ethical issues related to patients' rights and confidentiality.
- Ability to apply evidence-based counseling methods and techniques.
Preferred Skills and Knowledge
- Familiarity with a strengths based perspective of CBT, IFS, and psychoanalysis to address issues related to Depression, Anxiety, and PTSD.
- A holistic approach to mental health care, including openness to non-traditional practices such as Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP).
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build trusting therapeutic relationships with clients.
- Personable, sharp, and friendly demeanor with a commitment to client care and professional development.
About Keta Medical Center
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Location: VIRTUAL sessions with the flexibility to occasionally meet in person Brooklyn, Oradell, or Midtown locations.
Job Type: Part-time (with potential to grow as the clinic expands).
Salary : $1,100
