Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) and/or Outpatient (OP) Therapist

The Motherhood Center (TMC) is a perinatal mood and anxiety disorders center committed to providing support for new and expectant mothers and families across the Tri-State Area. TMC offers the nation’s only non-hospital affiliated partial hospitalization program (PHP). In addition, the center offers outpatient psychotherapy (OP), support groups and education for both patients and providers. The center was co-founded by Catherine Birndorf, M.D, a Cornell-trained reproductive psychiatrist with more than 20 years of expertise in perinatal mental health.

Job Summary:

TMC is growing rapidly and we are looking to hire multiple therapists (both full-time and part-time) to assist with our PHP and/or OP practices. As a therapist at TMC you will:

• Provide individual therapy to patients admitted to PHP. Treatment includes: Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dyadic Treatment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction.

• Facilitate group therapy and/or support groups.

• Conduct new patient evaluations and provide ongoing individual, couples and dyadic therapies.

Responsibilities:

In addition to the above, therapists at TMC are expected to:

• Demonstrate strong clinical judgment and decision-making skills reflecting ability to treat patients with perinatal mood and anxiety disorders.

• Participate in weekly clinical rounds and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to assess patient care, treatment planning and group therapy dynamics.

• Conduct intake assessments for new patients and manage disposition planning for patients being discharged in both OP and PHP.

• Assess and accurately document each patient’s safety/risk concerns and keep team members up to date on treatment plans and any significant changes to a patient’s mental status.

• Identify need for development of and revision to current standards of care reflective of changes in contemporary clinical practice.

Qualifications

• Must be a mental health practitioner (ex. LCSW, Ph.D.) with a current license to practice in the State of New York.

• Must have your own malpractice insurance.

• Must have a minimum of 1-2 years of work experience post-licensure.

• Strong interest in perinatal psychiatric disorders and maternal-child health preferred.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits, including a 401K and commuter benefits.

• Weekly didactic meetings as well as individual and group supervision to grow your skillset.

• Exposure to a collaborative and interdisciplinary care model.

• Fast-growing company offers plenty of opportunities for growth and leadership.

• Central location within midtown Manhattan and easy commuting distance to Grand Central & Penn Station.