Therapy Associate - New York

The Role:

We are seeking Therapy Associates (provisionally licensed clinicians) who want to develop expertise in clinical-decision making and lay the foundation for a lasting career. This role is about more than logging sessions – it’s about committing to professional excellence, curiosity, and applying our Methodology to deliver better outcomes for clients.

Training kicks off with a two-week, structured program delivered live through online video sessions from 12–2 pm ET, plus asynchronous assignments, and continue growing through ongoing learning and supervision that emphasizes reflection, reasoning, and quality clinical judgement. From your very first interaction, you are expected to put your best foot forward—professional, present, and focused on delivering high-quality care. By embracing our approach, you will gain the skills and judgment that will guide your career in mental health care.

This is a W-2 Fee-for-Service position, offering $55.00 per unit of time worked.

Who you are:

• Master’s degree in social work or counseling
• Provisionally Licensed in New York under one of the following: LMSW, MHC-LP
• Up-to-date CAQH profile and active NPI number
• 6+ months’ experience providing psychotherapy under supervision, is preferred
• Skilled in diagnosing mental health disorders in accordance with DSM-5 criteria
• Committed to building your caseload to 50 sessions/month by the end of week 20
• Comfortable collaborating with prescribers who are managing clients’ medications
• Knowledgeable in crisis response, with strong evidence-based clinical skills & experience implementing measurement informed care
• Empathetic and intuitive listening with strong verbal and written communication skills
• Comfortable working autonomously in a telemedicine environment, balancing independence and asking for help
• Commit to professionalism in every client interaction — showing up with trust, quality, therapeutic presence, and building rapport quickly in a telehealth environment
• Tech-savvy & adaptable with the ability to navigate various systems & tools with ease (this includes, but is not limited to Google Workspace, proprietary EMR, etc.)
• Access to a reliable computer (cannot be Chromebook) and high speed internet
• A self starter, entrepreneurial spirit, or previous experience within a startup or fast-paced environment, is preferred

What you’ll do:

• Provide high-quality psychotherapy services (60-minute individual, couples, group, and/or family sessions) with a focus on clinical decision making, and measurable outcomes
• Participate in supervision to reflect on client sessions, explore transference and countertransference, further develop your clinical decision-making skills and evaluate clinical outcomes through review of intake notes, treatment plans, assessments, and progress notes
• Commit to quality and professionalism in every client interaction — how you show up on camera, how you communicate, and how you model trust are central to client outcomes

• Create your own flexible schedule (scheduled time must fall within the hours of 6:00am to 11:30pm per your specific timezone)

  • One evening or weekend availability per week is required for your first year
  • Minimum of 15+ hours of weekly availability is required
  • Maintain a minimum of 50 sessions per month by the end of your 20th week, and continue caseload growth thereafter

• Document with rigor and efficiency—complete treatment plans, progress notes, and assessments promptly, submitting all session documentation within 48 hours

• Actively participate with the Cerebral Institute for continued learning through monthly Amplified Learning Series sessions and live/self-paced courses offering continuing education credits toward licensure

• Work alongside other like-minded clinicians that have a common goal to positively impact the lives of others, and create an environment that leads to favorable outcomes for clients

• Join monthly company-wide Town Halls to stay connected and informed, or view the recording if unable to attend live

• Join a professional community dedicated to raising the standard of care and building the next generation of clinical leaders

What we offer:

• Professional Development: Complimentary access to the Cerebral Institute for clinical & business training, and growth opportunities to continue your practice with Cerebral following independent licensure
• Supervision: Gain hours toward independent licensure under expert supervision
• Marketing & Referrals: We’ll support you as you build your client base, including covered fees for Zocdoc, Psychology Today, and Zencare listings
• Care Team Support: Dedicated team to manage inquiries from your referral platforms, connect clients to your expertise and availability, and assist with scheduling sessions
• Administrative Ease: Streamlined admin workload through technology, automations, and a dedicated billing team, so you can focus on clients
• Fully integrated, data-enabled EMR with embedded clinical decision support, monthly prescriber metric reports, and task management system
• Flexibility: Work from anywhere in the U.S. and create a schedule that fits your lifestyle, while maintaining availability for one evening or weekend shift per week
• Professional Coverage: Group malpractice insurance provided for you as a Cerebral clinician