W-2: Salary + Bonus, LCSW Outpatient Private Practice Therapist (Hybrid 1 day, Montclair, NJ)

Get to Know Rivia Mind

At Rivia Mind, we believe great mental health care begins with a human connection.

Where We Are: We are a psychiatrist-owned mental health practice rooted in New York City, serving individuals across New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Florida, and Massachusetts through both virtual and hybrid appointments.

How We Support: With a Whole-Person Lens, we provide compassionate, science-based care that honors the full complexity of a person’s biology, psychology, and life circumstances.

We go beyond symptom management with an interdisciplinary care model grounded in collaboration, personalization, and delivered with warmth, respect, and clinical integrity. We bring a high-touch, human-centered approach to every aspect of care, from clinical treatment to operational coordination. Click Here to learn more about our services.

• Thrive Together: Our shared North Star unites us to provide the best patient experience.
• At Rivia Mind, we cultivate a collegial culture rooted in:
• A foundation of shared values and reciprocal support
• A mindset of curiosity, learning, and growth
• A spirit of warmth, openness, and authentic connection

Together, we turn challenges into opportunities, and every team member helps shape the future of care at Rivia Mind.

Job Summary

At Rivia Mind, providers are part of an approachable, supportive, multidisciplinary clinical community, with dedicated administrative teams helping manage the operational side of care so you can focus on patient care, clinical collaboration, and continued growth.

Accessible Support: Approachable clinical leaders, supervisors, and dedicated administrative teams provide support so providers can focus on patient care, clinical collaboration, and their practice.

Weekly 1:1 Supervision: Dedicated individualized support, consultation, and professional development

Administrative & Operational Support: Dedicated teams help manage the operational aspects of care, allowing providers to focus on their clinical work

Comprehensive Onboarding: Structured orientation to clinical standards, care processes, systems, and role-specific practices

Clinical Community: Be part of a multidisciplinary environment built around consultation, connection, and shared learning.

• Weekly Group Supervision: Case consultation, peer discussion, knowledge sharing, and clinical guidance
• Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Access to psychotherapy and psychiatric colleagues for consultation and coordinated care
• Peer Community: Connect, collaborate, and learn from providers across disciplines and experience levels
• Continued Growth: Continue developing your clinical knowledge, interests, and expertise throughout your time at Rivia.
• Weekly Clinical Education: Mental health topics, guest speakers, trainings, and continued skill development

Varied Clinical Caseload: Build a thoughtful mix of outpatient patient needs and clinical presentations, with supervisor partnership to support appropriate fit, meaningful variety, and continued growth

Specialty Development: Opportunities to deepen clinical skills and develop areas of specialty interest and expertise

Work Location

• Montclair, NJ Office - Hybrid 1 day in office, Monday or Tuesday option, remaining days remote
• Application Window: Until November 15th, 2026 - This posting is for a current vacancy and the employer intends to fill this position with an offer by December 1, 2026.
• Anticipated Start Date: February to March, 2027 - pending credentialing.

# of Openings: 1

• Employment Status: Full-time
• Exemption Status: Exempt W-2
• Department: Psychotherapy
• Supervisor: Director of Psychotherapy and Supervisors
• Supervisees: None

Job Responsibilities & Qualifications

Provide excellent quality clinical care on a consistent basis that exemplifies Rivia Mind’s culture, values, and guiding principles

Service and maintain weekly patient sessions across self-pay, insurance, and Medicare

Maintain a consistent weekly patient care schedule in alignment with Rivia Mind’s standard productivity expectations.

Follow Care Model practices that emphasize continuity of care, high-frequency follow-up appointments, and effective calendar management.

• Conduct comprehensive intake evaluations and develop curated patient-centered treatment plans
• Provide appropriate Psychotherapy practices that leverage various modalities (CBT, DBT, motivational interviewing, etc.)
• Provide clinical support & counseling to diverse patient populations in a telehealth environment

Coach patients on how to manage ongoing health conditions and provide therapy to help patients make positive behavior changes

Counsel and provide crisis intervention for patients, including assessment and treatment of emotional and behavioral problems

• Comply with clinical standards and adhere to timely and thorough session note documentation
• Promote a friendly work culture that encourages a fun, collaborative, and co-learning environment that benefits individuals' well-being, self-improvement, and potential
• Perform other related role and team function duties as assigned by department and group leaders

Licensure/Certification Requirements

Actively held and performed as a New Jersey State Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) for 3+ years

Certifications in specific modalities (e. g., CBT, DBT, EMDR) are a plus.

• Qualifications, Skills & Attributes
• Education Details: Master's in Social Work
• At least three (3) years of experience practicing Psychotherapy
• Outpatient Experience
• Additional Language Fluency is a plus
• Experience or desire to work with Couples is a plus

Multi-Disciplinary Teamwork

Proficient with utilizing diverse technology platforms and systems (Google Suite, company-wide platforms/software and EHR platforms when applicable)

Intermediate computer skills and technical aptitude required

Benefits

Benefits That Support You, Personally and Professionally

At Rivia Mind, we know that providing exceptional care starts with caring for our team. That’s why we offer a comprehensive, thoughtfully designed benefits package that supports your health, financial wellness, growth, and overall well-being—so you can thrive in work and life.

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• 3 weeks of front-loaded PTO + Milestone Increases
• Annual office closure (Dec 25–Jan 1) + 7 additional paid holidays
• Annual Impact Days for volunteering or professional development
• Annual Continuing Education (CE) Stipend + Flexible Benefit Reimbursement
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance — with EAP and additional wellness programs
• Mental Health and EAP Benefits
• Voluntary benefits, HSA, DCA, FSA (based on plan), transit & parking options
• 401(k) with employer match
• Referral bonus potential
• Bereavement leave (including pet bereavement)

Tenure Acknowledgments

We’re a community of clinicians and care-minded professionals who believe in sustainable practice, personal growth, and compassionate support. Come thrive with us!

Compensation & Employment Details

At Rivia Mind, compensation is only one part of the employee experience. Our Total Rewards approach includes thoughtfully designed pay aligned with our business, roles, and markets, comprehensive benefits, paid time off, retirement support, professional development, wellbeing resources, and programs that recognize your contributions and support your growth—professionally and personally.

• Total Compensation Range: $80,000 - $100,600
• Base Salary: $80,000-$85,600 - based on years of experience & other compensable factors
• Pay Differential: Up to $10,000 annually, with monthly eligibility and payments distributed accordingly.
• Care Model Incentive: Eligible for quarterly bonuses of up to $1,000 (up to $4,000 annually), awarded based on defined metrics related to clinical excellence and care model performance.
• Pay Type: Salary + Pay Differential + Care Model Incentive

Work Schedule

We work with each provider to establish a consistent, sustainable schedule that balances patient needs with provider preferences. Your recurring schedule will be agreed upon before your start date.

Choose a Schedule That Is Within These Parameters

• Our practice is open Monday–Friday between 7:00 AM–9:00 PM and Saturday between 9:00 AM–5:00 PM ET.
• Schedules must include at least 4 cumulative hours after 5:00 PM on weekdays and/or on Saturday.
• No on-call coverage is required.
• Cumulates to your agreed-upon Full-Time Commitment.

Please feel free to discuss this with the recruiter during your first interview to understand the flexibility and requirements further.

Compensation Determination: The pay range listed reflects the minimum and maximum base salary for this role, determined through an internal compensation assessment that considers similar labor markets to our practice across the United States.

Actual compensation is influenced by compensable factors such as location, role responsibilities, required skills, relevant experience, qualifications, role level, and applicable credentials. It is uncommon for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the posted range.

In addition to base salary, total compensation may include bonuses, commissions, or other incentives depending on the role.

Location Eligibility: At this time, we are only able to consider applicants whose primary residence is in one of the following states within the United States of America: Connecticut, Florida, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas.

Because this is not a solely on-site role, your primary residence must remain in one of these approved states. Please note that residing outside of these states—even temporarily—may result in employment eligibility issues, tax implications, or other regulatory concerns.

If your location changes or you're based elsewhere, we encourage you to stay connected for future openings.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Rivia Mind is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of Rivia Mind to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, gender identity