Mental Health Therapist - Ketamine Clinic - Per Diem

Responsibilities

• Provide individual counseling, therapy, and/or psychotherapy to clients undergoing Ketamine treatment.
• Educate clients on the biological benefits of Ketamine and its therapeutic applications.
• Prepare treatment plans, progress notes, and discharge plans tailored to client needs.
• Collect patient data through interviews, case histories, and observational techniques to identify causes of problems and determine appropriate therapeutic approaches.
• Submit client documentation on our mental health record platform within 24 hours of providing services.
• Collaborate with practitioners and community partners to support professional growth and promote clinic development.
• Attend and complete all mandatory training sessions.

Qualifications

• LCSW, LMSW license in a directly related field.
• Strong understanding of digital EHR platforms and documentation best practices.
• Ability to be credentialed on insurance panels.
• Experience working with a variety of clinical cases, including anxiety, depression, trauma, and mood disorders.
• Knowledge of legal and ethical issues related to patients' rights and confidentiality.
• Ability to apply evidence-based counseling methods and techniques.

Preferred Skills And Knowledge

• Familiarity with strengths-based therapeutic approaches including CBT, IFS, and psychoanalytic frameworks to address Depression, Anxiety, and PTSD.
• EMDR experience preferred.
• A holistic approach to mental health care, including openness to non-traditional practices such as Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP).
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build trusting therapeutic relationships with clients.
• Personable, sharp, and friendly demeanor with a commitment to client care and professional development.

Location

VIRTUAL sessions with the flexibility to occasionally meet in person Brooklyn, Oradell, or Midtown locations.

Job Type

Per diem (with potential to grow as the clinic expands).