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Humantold
New York, New York

Licensed Therapist (LMHC, LMSW)

Social WorkerFull-Time

Listed compensation

$61-$70/hr

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Job Description

Humantold is hiring a full time or part-time Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW).

About Humantold

We offer compassionate, evidence-based psychotherapy to individuals, families, couples, and groups, covering a diverse range of emotional needs, issues, and communities.

Our team of professional therapists are deeply committed to helping people navigate the human experience through compassion and connection.

Our Ethos

We believe that therapy should be available to all people. We exist to provide people with fresh perspectives, personalized guidance, and affordable solutions to help them overcome unhealthy habits and patterns that inhibit them from living their fullest life.

Why Work With Us

We are an established private practice with a steady and strong referral base, and a supportive, pleasant working environment. We offer a benefits package that is well-rounded, competitive, and inclusive.

The well-being of our team is of the utmost importance to us. We offer employees the counsel of caring supervisors and peers because we believe that this is how we can succeed and grow as sensitive, reflective practitioners and humans. We want our staff to feel supported, no matter what phase of life they join us.

What You'll Do

  • Provide psychotherapy to individuals, families, couples, or groups
  • Diagnose clients with behavioral and mental illness in keeping with the DSM-V diagnostic criteria
  • Document client records in our electronic health record system
  • Maintain licensure in good standing with New York State
  • Maintain code of ethics and confidentiality of all client information in keeping with HIPAA
  • Maintain a neat and orderly work environment

Your Education

We ask our therapists to have at least one of the following:

  • Master's Degree in Counseling

Eligible for Permit In

  • LMHC
  • LMSW

Salary Range: $61-$70 per hour

Benefits

  • Competitive salary commensurate with experience
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401k and other ancillary benefits
  • Continuing education opportunities
  • Supportive and collaborative work environment
  • Opportunity to make a significant impact on patients' well-being

Humantold is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment for all employees.

We offer a service structure with competitive fees as well as Benefits

All applicants must be fluent in English. Please submit a resume and cover letter explaining why you believe you are a good fit. Serious responses only.

This is an in-person only position.

To learn more about us, please visit our website: humantold.com

Key Responsibilities

Provide psychotherapy to individuals, families, couples, and groups, and diagnose behavioral and mental illnesses using DSM-5 criteria. Maintain accurate electronic health records, keep New York State licensure in good standing, protect client confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA and ethical standards, and maintain an orderly work environment.

Requirements

Applicants must have a master's degree in counseling and be eligible for a permit as an LMHC or LMSW. They must be fluent in English and maintain licensure in good standing with New York State.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Behavioral and Mental Health DiagnosisDSM-5 Diagnostic CriteriaClinical DocumentationHIPAA ComplianceEthical PracticeIndividual TherapyFamily TherapyCouples TherapyGroup Therapy

Social Worker Career Context

Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 56% are remote, 18% have no call, 72% require no weekends.

Social Work pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$136k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $126k 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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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks38 jobs · 27 employers

401k / retirement match
97% this job
Sign-on bonus
37%
Loan repayment
13%
CME allowance
13% this job
PSLF eligible
8%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 1.5
Below most Social Work listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,403 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • On-site

Living in New York

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$876k
Typical market rent
$4,154/mo
Residents’ average commute
40 min
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Humantold

Mental Health Care
New York
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
401k
Continuing Education Opportunities