Psychotherapist - FT Fee-for-Service +Benefits

Roots & Branches Therapy is a Brooklyn-based group practice offering in-person group, individual, and couples therapy at Grand Army Plaza and virtually. We are a collaborative, trauma-informed, client-centered team that values diversity in both our backgrounds and clinical orientations. We hire team members who are passionate about the work, committed to professional growth, and open to self-reflection. Our leadership is rooted in service, and we strive to create a safe and supportive environment where team members can thrive, learn from one another, and branch out into their areas of interest.

Position Overview:

This position offers a fee-for-service structure with benefits, supporting both clinical care and non-clinical responsibilities. The Psychotherapist will provide high-quality psychotherapy services to individuals, couples, and groups while also engaging in a collaborative setting with administrative and leadership staff.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Psychotherapy: Client assessment, diagnosis, weekly treatment, and documentation.

Calendar maintenance: Reschedule client sessions, mark attendance, charge late cancel fees, and communicate about new client openings.

Supervision: Attend and participate in bi-weekly individual and bi-weekly group supervision (unpaid time)

Clinical Documentation: maintain complete records including:

• Biopsychosocial within 1 month of initial session and updates annually
• Treatment plans within 1 month of initial session with quarterly updates
• Progress notes completed within 48 hours

Internal Communication: collaborate with

• Administrative staff regarding scheduling, billing, and referrals
• Marketing staff regarding social media and website profiles
• Team members regarding shared clients

External Communication:

• Boundaried communication with clients outside of session, examples include schedule changes and urgent needs
• Where necessary collaborative care with other providers

Professional Development: enagage in regular reading, trainings, and self-exploration

Opening/ Closing Office Procedures when seeing clients onsite

REQUIREMENTS:

License or Limited Permit:

• Provisional license or candidate for provisional license (LMSW, MHC-LP, MFT-LP, CAT-LP)
• Independent licensure (LCSW, LMHC, LMFT, LCAT or equivalent)

Compliance with Ethical and Legal Guidelines established by professional organizations (e.g., NASW), state licensing board (e.g., NYSED) , and federal and state laws (e.g., HIPAA).

Clinical Interests and Expertise: strong skills or interest in developing strong skills in a specific population or evidence-based therapy.

Once hired:

• Individual Malpractice Insurance: once hired, obtain and maintain insurance
• Complete paid onboarding training (eg. HIPAA, clinical documentation, 3-day DBT training, EMR and other software)

Preferred:

• Flexibility and excitement about being part of a team and growing practice
• Humor and grace about the enviable obstacles and missteps we will face together
• Excellent communication and organizational abilities.
• Commitment to ethical practice and cultural sensitivity.
• Willingness to be vulnerable, introspective, and open to examining your biases in biweekly individual supervision and biweekly group supervision
• Currently seeking therapists interested in Trauma Modalities like: EMDR, IFS, or Somatic Experiencing Therapy AND Dance and Movement Therapists

Work Location/ Schedule:

Hybrid: 2 days virtual and 2 days in-person

Set hours onsite at Grand Army Plaza, based on current room availability:

• 8 Hours on a Weekend Day
• 12-9 or 1-9 on a Weekday

Hybrid schedule must include 10 total weeknight (until 9 pm) or early weekday morning hours (7-9) per week for client availability.

COMPENSATION:

Total $40/session for new clinicans, with $5 raise each of the first 2 years

• Base Pay: $35 per hour for clinical sessions, supervision hours, and approved administrative work.
• Documentation Bonus: An additional $5 per client session will be paid if all required session documentation is completed and up to date by the payroll processing date.

Benefits offered once you average 30 client hours within a week, including:

• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• Life and accidental death and disability insurance
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• FSA and Commuter Benefits
• 401K with Match available starting Jan 2026

Time Off

• 2 weeks Paid Time Off (based on average numbers of hours worked in prior 8 weeks), after 90-days, with one additional week for each year of tenure up to 4 weeks
• 2 weeks of Unpaid Time Off, after 90 days, with one less week each year of tenure until Paid Time Off is 4 weeks
• Paid Sick time per New York state law

Equal Opportunity & Compliance Statement

Roots and Branches Therapy PLLC is an equal opportunity employer. Our selection is based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We comply with NYS Labor Law, including pay transparency requirements. Applicants may request reasonable accommodation during the application process.