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Brightline
New York, New York · Hybrid

Licensed Clinical Therapist (Full Time, Hybrid, NY) Talent Pool, Upcoming Opportunities

CounselorFull-Time

Listed compensation

$76k-$80k

The week · per this posting

Ask the employer about call expectations, weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.

Posted 5mo ago

Job Description

This is an evergreen posting, meaning we are continuously accepting applications and reviewing candidates on a rolling basis. Even if there isn't an immediate opening at your preferred location, we encourage you to apply so we can connect with you as opportunities arise.

We know the right fit matters on both sides. Applying here means joining our talent community — our recruiting team will reach out when a role aligns with your background and location.

Welcome to Brightline! We are searching for Full-Time, Licensed Clinical Therapists to deliver both onsite and virtual care at our clinic locations in New York!

If you are as passionate about evidence-based mental health care for kids, teens, and families as we are, we’re looking for you.

Responsibilities Include

Providing comprehensive care to kids up to age 18, including ongoing therapy, care plan development, utilization of evidence-based interventions in individual and group formats, and measurement-based care best practices

Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, engaging in peer consultation, and engaging in continuous professional development

  • Participating in community engagement & outreach opportunities
  • Providing supervision to pre-licensed trainees (e. g., associate-level masters providers)

Requirements

  • Availability during Brightline’s peak hours (3pm–7pm)
  • Unrestricted LCSW, LMHC-D, LMFT-D licensure(s) with a minimum of 3,000 hours of supervision completed
  • Clinical Modalities: Demonstrated proficiency and direct experience in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Highly Preferred: Specialized experience or certification in Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) and Parent Management Training (PMT)
  • Completion of one of the following National Examinations (NCE, NCMHCE, AMFTRB, ASWB)

Extensive experience treating common concerns such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, behavioral issues, trauma, and other similar presentations

Strong knowledge of current clinical research and a commitment to staying updated on the latest empirical advancements

  • A clear understanding and deep commitment to ethical standards of care
  • Experience providing care both in-person and virtually

Experience Supervising Pre-licensed Providers Preferred

  • Highly preferred: a background in, or a passion for, providing high-quality care to pediatric populations
  • NICE TO HAVE: Availability to provide care on Saturdays (9 am - 1 pm)

Total Rewards

Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus life and long term disability coverage and a flexible spending account (FSA)

  • Time Off: Paid time off, sick time, holidays, and parental leave
  • Financial Wellness: 401(k)*
  • Stipends and Reimbursements: Work from home stipend, health and wellness stipend, professional development reimbursement, commuter benefits, cell phone and internet reimbursement, and licensure maintenance support
  • Work Environment: A collaborative, clinician-led culture that fosters connection, support, and community

This position is for ~35 hours per week. The target compensation (based on 35 hours) ranges from $76,000 to $80,000. Please note that individual compensation may vary from this range based on several factors, including licensure, experience, geographic location, internal pay equity, and other relevant business considerations.

  • Our commitment to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workforce
  • At Brightline, we believe that Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging are essential to the foundation upon which our mission is built. We are committed to:
  • Building a future where all families can access inclusive, high-quality care
  • Creating an environment that encourages our employees to show up authentically, reach their highest potential, and have an equal opportunity to thrive
  • Systematically evaluating and improving our inherent beliefs, observed behaviors, structures, and systems
  • Ensuring that every employee, candidate, client, and family we serve is valued and respected

About Brightline

Brightline is a therapy and psychiatry practice that delivers expert pediatric, teen, and parental mental health care to families and kids up to age 18.

Brightline’s virtual and in-person outpatient services include diagnostic evaluation, therapy, psychiatry services (e. g. medication management), and psychological testing (to assess learning differences, school readiness, executive functioning difficulties, and autism).

In addition to Brightline’s generalized support, we offer focused programs including those that support anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorders, ADHD, and disruptive behaviors. Founded in 2019, Brightline has delivered care to tens of thousands of families with industry-leading results.

We’ve been nationally recognized for clinical excellence and innovation for several years — recent awards include the Fast Company 50 Most Innovative Companies (2022) and Behavioral Health Business Companies to Watch Award (2024).

Brightline is based in Palo Alto and is backed by investors including Boston Children’s Hospital, Northwell Health, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Google Ventures, KKR, and Oak HC/FT.

Key Responsibilities

The therapist will provide comprehensive mental health care to children and teens, including therapy, care plan development, and evidence-based interventions. They will also collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and provide supervision to pre-licensed trainees.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Clinical therapyPediatric mental healthCrisis interventionMultidisciplinary collaborationIndividual therapyGroup therapy

Counselor Career Context

Brightline holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 71/100, 6 active listings.

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 38% are remote, 36% have no call, 62% require no weekends — this position is remote.

The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$78k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $72k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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About Brightline

Mental Health Care
San Mateo, California
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Life and long term disability coverage
Flexible spending account (FSA)
Paid time off, sick time, holidays, and parental leave
401(k)
Work from home stipend
Health and wellness stipend
Professional development reimbursement