Group Psychotherapist - Rochester

Job Description

Job Description

Athena Mental Health is a New York State mental health-approved provider of community mental health services for children, adults, and families with behavioral and emotional challenges. We specialize in individual and group psychotherapy for clients with a focus on trauma-informed care. We are dedicated to improving the quality and accessibility of mental health care for all, especially individuals from underserved communities. 

Here at Athena, we pride ourselves on hiring a diverse group of mental health clinicians and staff who are passionate and dedicated to improving our clients’ overall emotional well-being. We provide both in-person and telehealth services for our clients and offer a competitive compensation plan and amazing benefits to our staff. 

Are You a Good Fit For Us?

The Group Psychotherapist will lead and facilitate therapeutic group sessions, using evidence-based approaches to
support clients’ mental health and interpersonal growth. This role involves creating a safe, inclusive space,
collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and contributing to treatment planning and crisis intervention as needed.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and facilitate psychotherapy groups tailored to client needs, including CBT, DBT, trauma-focused,
  psychoeducational, and support groups.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to integrate group goals into clients' comprehensive treatment
  plans.
• Implement evidence-based interventions to promote mental health, coping skills, and interpersonal
  effectiveness.
• Monitor group dynamics and adjust interventions to enhance engagement and therapeutic outcomes.
• Provide crisis intervention and safety planning as needed.
• Conduct clinical intakes and complete assessments as needed, particularly while group census is
  developing.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in compliance with OMH regulations and clinic policies.
• Participate in case conferences, supervision, and ongoing professional development.
• Additional responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications:

• Must have a master's degree in Social Work or a related mental health field and have an active license as a
  LMHC, LCSW, LMSW, or LMFT.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience providing psychotherapy, with a strong emphasis on group therapy.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and facilitate therapy groups for diverse populations, including children,
  adolescents, or adults, based on the organization's needs.
• Proficiency in evidence-based modalities such as CBT, DBT, ACT, or other group therapy frameworks.
• Works effectively with multidisciplinary teams, providing case consultations and progress updates.
• Experience in documenting sessions, treatment planning, and maintaining compliance with ethical and
  legal standards.
• Bilingual in Spanish is highly preferred

Based on years of experience and credentials 

Working Conditions
This position will be located at the Rochester office at 1299 Portland Avenue, Suite1, Rochester, NY 14621 or Remote. This is a professional work environment where a computer, desk, chair and office supplies will be provided onsite at each of our offices.

Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee in order to
successfully perform the essential functions of the role above.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to hear and speak on the phone or
computer throughout the day, stand and sit for an extended period, and be able to write and answer emails in
addition to carrying objects no greater than 35 pounds, when needed. This position might require travel to our
mental health clinics in the Bronx and Manhattan.

Direct Reports: This position does not have direct reports.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.