Introduction

Blanton-Peale Institute & Counseling Center was founded in 1937 by internationally renowned author of The Power of Positive Thinking , Rev. Dr. Norman Vincent Peale, and psychiatrist Dr. Smiley Blanton, who trained in psychoanalysis with Sigmund Freud. True to our early mission of attending to the holistic needs of individuals in our community, our integrative approach of treating the whole person drives our work by emphasizing psychological, social, emotional, physical, and spiritual wellness. Situated in one of the most diverse cities in the world, New York City, Blanton-Peale is passionate about serving New Yorkers living through vulnerable and challenging circumstances, as well as those of all socioeconomic backgrounds, beliefs, races, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and gender identities. Through our training programs and outpatient mental health clinic, we embody an affordable, accessible, and culturally responsive approach that can ensure no one is turned away due to ability to pay.

Therapist Role & Responsibilities

A Blanton-Peale therapist is a pivotal member of an interdisciplinary learning community of clinicians – all committed to holistic accessible mental healthcare for New Yorkers. They are passionate about their growth and skills development in the provision of culturally responsive trauma-informed quality care to a diverse clientele. They conduct assessments and provide individual, couples, family and group psychotherapy, as well as participate in community education efforts. Therapists have flexibility to set their 5-day per week work schedule during clinic hours of operation and are primarily on-site, providing a combination of in-person and teletherapy sessions.

• Conduct initial assessments and collaborate in the development of care/treatment plans.
• Provide individual, couples, family, and/or group psychotherapy and mental health supports in a manner that reflects team-based collaborative interdisciplinary care.
• Complete clinical documentation (i.e. assessments, progress notes, care/treatment plans, and discharge plans) in a timely manner according to Office of Mental Health regulations, guidance, and standards of care.
• Contribute to risk identification and management, including both direct and indirect interventions, follow-up, and case conferences.
• Consistently dedicate 85% of time to direct care, meeting contact commitment targets.
• Participate in individual and group clinical supervision as well as other learning opportunities.

Qualifications:

Required:

• NYS Licensed (or Limit Permitted) LMSW, LCSW, MHC, MFT, or Psychoanalyst
• Strong clinical engagement, assessment and intervention skills
• Ability to use web-based Electronic Health Records, Microsoft Office, and Teletherapy platforms
• Excellent interpersonal skills, able to engage clients and collaborate with colleagues
• Communicate effectively (written and verbal) with clients and colleagues in a culturally sensitive and trauma-informed manner.

Preferred:

• 1 or more years of experience working in a community mental health, social services, hospital-based, Clinic, or private practice.
• Ability to provide both in-person and teletherapy sessions
• Black/African, Latinx, Indigenous, AAPI, LGBTQAI+, and multi-lingual providers are strongly encouraged to apply.

Benefits:

• Salaried exempt employment (commensurate with experience)
• Generous paid time off and holidays
• Health insurance and life insurance, with optional HSA and FSA
• Employer match for 403B retirement fund
• Flexible Scheduling with the option of having one remote workday
• Individual and group supervision plus multiple other clinical learning opportunities
• Free CEU Trainings and other paid trainings
• Blanton-Peale is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness Qualifying Agency

The salary range is $60,000-$75,000 commensurate with years of experience, licensure, and bilingual Spanish/English ability (Limited permit $60-65k, LMSW $65-70K, LMFT/LMHC/LP/LCSW $70-75k).

Blanton-Peale Institute & Counseling Center does not discriminate based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and parenting status), disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status or genetic information.