Private Practice Psychotherapist (LMSW, MHC-LP))

Job Description

Psychotherapist Fellowship

Gateway to Solutions | Lower Manhattan, NYC

In-Person, In-Office Culture

LMSW, LP-MHC Required or Eligible

Build Your Future Practice While Earning Your Full License

Most postgraduate clinical roles offer no future. This comprehensive and intentional 4-year fellowship is designed differently: a highly selective mentorship model built for ambitious clinicians who intend to launch and sustain a thriving private practice. This fellowship is often described as “burning the candle on both ends” to expedite your career by many years.

As a boutique, out-of-network private practice , Gateway to Solutions is consistently recognized among the top 10% of practices nationwide for client engagement, retention, and clinical excellence. Over this 4-year commitment, you will complete your supervised clinical hours to achieve full licensure while simultaneously building a full caseload. After completing the 4-year program, you retain your client panel and transition seamlessly into independent practice with an established caseload to take with you.

What Makes This Opportunity Unique

·      Turn-Key Practice Ownership: Walk away after 4 years with a mature, full private practice caseload of your own AND practice development training to make sure your first years on your own remain successful.

·       Direct Clinical Mentorship & 4-Prong Supervision: Receive direct supervision from approved NYS clinical supervisor, provided by the Clinical Director and Assistant Clinical Director at Gateway to Solutions—now celebrating 26+ years of practice excellence. Supervision is structured across a comprehensive 4-Prong Approach :

1.     Individual Supervision: Dedicated one-on-one clinical case review and skill development.

2.     Group Supervision: Collaborative team case presentations, case conceptualization discussions, and clinical skill-sharing.

3.     Administrative Supervision: Focused guidance on practice management, compliance, risk management, data driven and proven best practices, and clinical operations.

4.      Senior Peer Mentor Program: Pair directly with experienced senior clinicians for peer-level guidance, onboarding support, and practical insight into private practice growth.

·    Prime Lower Manhattan Location: Work out of a private office in the historic, landmarked, Class A Trinity Building in the Financial District, NYC, very close to Brooklyn, Jersey City, and Hoboken.

·       Warm In-Office/In-Person Culture: Enjoy a collaborative in-office clinician culture supported by an integrated Emotional Support Dog practice environment. Office snack culture, team outings, and quarterly Friday massage therapy perks. Unlike most private practices, clinician isolation does not exist at GTS.

·       Entrepreneurial & Business Mastery: Beyond clinical supervision, gain hands-on training across the 4 years in practice operations, media pitching, clinical writing/blogging, case presentations, and team building.

Compensation & Benefits

·      Earning Potential: Competitive, Fee-for-Service compensation. Building a full census in an out-of-network practice takes 6-12 months. 

·       Incentives: Structured performance bonus program

·       Continuing Education: Generous continuing education budget

·       Healthcare: Full medical, dental, and vision coverage eligible

·       Retirement: 401(k) eligible

Whom We Are Seeking

This fellowship is strictly selective, intended for disciplined, high-achieving self-starters who embrace short-term rigor and team culture for long-term career autonomy. Someone able to embrace the short-term benefits as well as the long-term goals at the same time.

Core Requirements:

MSW and MHC from an accredited institution required; commutable NYC or NJ residency required; NYS licensure/permit required.

Must have private practice or a direct clinical therapy role at an agency or clinic during graduate school placements and/or after graduate school.

·      Entrepreneurial & Innovative Personality: Must possess an entrepreneurial drive and an innovative mindset, eager to take ownership of practice growth and creative problem-solving.

·       Exceptional Organizational Skills: Must be highly organized, efficient, proactive, and prompt; procrastination is a non-starter.

·       Mindset & Inquiry: Embraces Socratic and experiential learning, actively seeking the "how" and "why" with deep intentionality in everything we do.

·       Driven & Self-Directed: A proactive problem solver with a strong desire to master both clinical practice and private practice management.

·       Clinically Rigorous: Academic excellence, strong field placement performance, and outstanding letters of recommendation.

·       Adaptable & Collaborative: Brings a positive, nimble mindset and works seamlessly with our clinical team.

·       Strong Communication: Excellent oral and written skills for clinical reflection papers, media outreach, and team case conferences.

Preferred Qualifications (A+):

·      Experience: 0–6 years of post-graduate experience in a private practice or direct clinical therapy role at an agency or clinic.

·      Certifications/Trainings: Certification or training in Group Therapy, Gottman Method, Imago Relationship Therapy, EMDR, Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP), ERP, REBT, CBT, and/or DBT.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Commitment

At Gateway to Solutions, we actively seek to cultivate a diverse, equitable, and inclusive practice environment. We believe that varied backgrounds, identities, and clinical perspectives enrich our team culture and elevate the care we deliver to our clients. We strongly encourage clinicians of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and cultural backgrounds to apply.

To Apply

Please visit the careers section of our website to submit your application:

gatewaytosolutions.org/careers

·      Application Requirement: Applications require a non-AI, authentic cover letter written in your genuine voice that speaks directly to the fellowship values, the GTS website/practice mission, and your demonstrated experience, training, and core values. In your cover letter, reflect on what "fellowship" means to you. Review GTS blogs, Google Reviews, & Media.

·       Please Note: Resumes submitted without a tailored cover letter will not be considered.