Licensed Mental Health Therapist - W2+Benefits

Thriving Center of Psychology () is a clinically led group practice with psychologists, psychiatrists, and mental health professionals. We are committed to delivering evidence-based treatments and maintaining the highest standards of clinical care.


At Thriving Center, we recognize that exceptional client outcomes are achieved through supporting our clinicians' professional growth and well-being. Our collaborative team values community, culture, and integrated care delivery, contributing to our recognition as one of the top private practices in the country.

Currently, we are seeking a licensed therapist (Psy.D, Ph.D, LCSW, LMHC, LMFT) to join our team in New York City!

This is a W2 Position.

Benefits of working with Thriving Center of Psychology:

• Full Benefits Package: Health, Dental, Vision, 401k
• Diverse client/patient base based on your populations and areas of expertise
• 40-hour work week, with a goal of 27 clients seen per week.
• Minimal Paperwork (no collections, no insurance hassles)!
• Full administrative support + clinical support
• Gym/fitness reimbursement
• Yearly CEU stipend
• Group Case Consultation meetings + 1 on 1 Clinical Support

Why Thriving Center?

• Work-life balance We know that therapists who can take care of themselves can take better care of others.
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• Grow as a therapist Therapists have the opportunity to meet weekly with colleagues to discuss cases and share second opinions. We also provide yearly credits for CEUs.
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• Grow as a professional As a growing company, we frequently have opportunities open for managerial/supervisory roles that we open to our current team first.
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• Real clinical community Colleagues you actually know. Two large team events a year, plus hosted happy hours throughout the year. A goal is to help create lasting relationships in our professional community.

What we're looking for:

• Active, Clear license in New York
• Psy.D/Ph.D or Master's Degree in Social Work, Counseling, or equivalent
• Must be proficient in evidence-based treatment modalities
• We are not accepting any LP applications at this time
• Minimum 1 year of experience in an outpatient setting, in performing 45-60 min sessions
• Interest in being part of a clinical community.

Clinical Leadership:

Thriving Center is led by practicing therapists. The decisions about how this practice runs are made by people who understand the clinical work firsthand.

Alex Alvarado, Psy.D. Founder & CEO, and licensed clinical psychologist specializing in phobias and PTSD, known for his work with exposure-based treatment.

Douglas Polster, Ph.D. Chief Operating Officer, licensed clinical psychologist, and sports neuropsychologist specializing in the treatment of prolonged post-concussion symptoms.

Chelsea Humphrey, LMFT Director of Operations, and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in couples and multi-cultural work, and a healthcare operations executive with more than a decade of experience.

$80,000 - $126,000 a year

$80,000 - $120,000 per year, depending on license. Opportunity for a yearly bonus.


For LMFT and LMHC candidates without Diagnostic Privilege credentials, salary is subject to be lower.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. 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.