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Fee for Service Therapist, Community-Based

On-site, Work must be performed in or near New York, NY
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  • Details

    Job Type:
    Contract / Freelance
    Start Date:
    June 30, 2025
    Application Deadline:
    June 29, 2025
    Education:
    Master's Degree Required
    Compensation:
    USD $60 - $115 / hour
    Rate is per session (which can vary between 30-60 minutes) not per hour
    Cause Areas:
    Children & Youth, Mental Health, Community Development, Education, Family, Housing & Homelessness

    Description

    About ABC: The Association to Benefit Children (ABC) is dedicated to ensuring that every child has a joyful, healthy, and safe life through compassionate and innovative programs since 1986.

    Join our team: Fast Break Plus is ABC's home and community-based therapy program. We serve children and youth up to age 21 with symptoms impacting their ability to reach treatment in a traditional clinical setting. Clients are based in Manhattan and the Bronx.

    Fast Break Plus is looking to hire a fee-for-service therapist to join our growing team, specifically to offer support to kids within Manhattan and/or the South Bronx, both in home and community locations. This is an excellent opportunity for creative and motivated therapists who are passionate about working with children and families to gain experience and develop deeper clinical skills.

    What we are looking for (Skills, Education and Requirements):

    • LMSW, LCSW, LMHC, LCAT (MSW with limited permit also acceptable)
    • Commitment to social justice and equity through mental healthcare
    • Willingness to go to clients' homes and schools
    • Experience working with children/families
    • Responsive and effective communicator
    • Fluency in Spanish preferred but not required

    What you’ll be doing:

    • Minimum load of 3-5 clients
    • Provide psychotherapy and play/creative arts therapy
    • Collateral work with caregivers to support treatment plan goals and parenting
    • Maintain accurate client charts which include documentation of sessions and timely formulation of treatment plans

    Schedule:

    • Day and/or evening hours
    • Monday to Saturday options

    The perks of being a fee-for-service therapist at ABC:

    • Rates offered are per session, not hour!
    • Flexibility; appointments are scheduled to fit both the clinician and client's schedules with some opportunity for remote sessions
    • Steady stream of clients and a great way to supplement your income
    • No on-call duties
    • We oversee billing, provide EHR system and Zoom Health License
    • Training opportunities
    • Great team and supportive environment in a female-led organization

    Salary/Compensation:

    • Competitive rates $60 - $70 per session (not hour!)
    • $20 add on rate for sessions conducted in client's home/community space
    • Add on rates for evaluations and or sessions conducted in another language.

    ABC is an equal opportunity employer (EOE).

    About ABC: The Association to Benefit Children (ABC) is dedicated to ensuring that every child has a joyful, healthy, and safe life through compassionate and innovative programs since 1986.

    Join our team: Fast Break Plus is ABC's home and community-based therapy program. We serve children and youth up to age 21 with symptoms impacting their ability to reach treatment in a traditional clinical setting. Clients are based in Manhattan and the Bronx.

    Fast Break Plus is looking to hire a fee-for-service therapist to join our growing team, specifically to offer support to kids within Manhattan and/or the South Bronx, both in home and community locations. This is an excellent opportunity for creative and motivated therapists who are passionate about working with children and families to gain experience and develop deeper clinical skills.

    What we are looking for (Skills, Education and Requirements):

    • LMSW, LCSW, LMHC, LCAT (MSW with limited permit also acceptable…

    Benefits

    • 401(k)
    • 401(k) matching
    • Dental insurance
    • Health insurance
    • Paid time off
    • Vision insurance
    • 401(k)
    • 401(k) matching
    • Dental insurance
    • Health insurance
    • Paid time off
    • Vision insurance

    Level of Language Proficiency

    Spanish fluency preferred but not required.

    Spanish fluency preferred but not required.

    Location

    On-site
    New York, NY, USA

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