Psychology Postdoctoral Fellow

Soho Psychology is a thriving group practice that provides exceptional therapeutic services both in-person and online. Our clients are clinically and culturally diverse, high functioning, and very rewarding to work with.

We offer a friendly, warm, and intellectually stimulating environment, ripe for your professional development. Our senior staff and supervisors are thoughtful, psychodynamically trained psychologists whose work integrates interpersonal, attachment-based therapy, CBT, ACT, and mindfulness-based approaches.

We do our best to carefully pair supervision dyads according to fit and interest. We believe that context matters so our goal is to create the greatest possible environment for our postdocs to work, learn, and develop into their best professional selves.

We are seeking dedicated Psychology Postdoctoral Fellows to join our dynamic team in a supportive and collaborative private practice setting.

This position is designed for individuals looking to fulfill state licensure requirements while gaining invaluable experience in outpatient psychotherapy.

Our practice offers a blend of remote and in-person work, catering to adults with a variety of needs.

Responsibilities :

Under the supervision of a licensed clinician, provide 26-30 weekly hours of individual therapy, contributing to the accumulation of hours needed for clinical licensure.

Option to develop and lead therapy groups as part of the service offerings of our practice.

Diligently complete clinical progress notes, intake notes, and termination summaries for all clients.

Engage in both group and individual supervision to foster clinical skills and professional development.

The role offers the opportunity for both remote and in-office work.

Requirements

Completion of an APA-approved doctoral program in clinical or counseling psychology (Ph.D. or Psy.D.) and an APA-accredited internship.

Doctoral level written and oral communication skills.

Experience and training in evidence-based modalities such as CBT, DBT, psychodynamic or interpersonal therapy.

Must hold a limited permit to practice in New York state or be permit eligible.

A strong desire for personal and professional growth within the field of psychology.

Enthusiasm for learning the operations of private practice in a group setting that values support, collaboration, respect, and integrity.

Excellent clinical and organizational skills, self-motivation, and a proactive attitude.

Requirement to obtain professional malpractice insurance prior to starting.

Required Competencies

Client Orientation : The ability and willingness to compassionately identify what the client wants and needs from treatment, to act accordingly.

Attention to Detail : The ability to process and produce detailed information accurately, effectively, and consistently.

Emotional Intelligence : The ability to be aware of, manage, and express one's emotions, and to constantly handle interpersonal relationships judiciously and empathetically.

Learning Ability : The ability to absorb new information readily and to put it into practice effectively.

Adaptability : The ability to remain fully functional by adapting to changing circumstances (environment, procedures, and people).

Industriousness : The ability to reliably take direct action in order to achieve or exceed clinical and other objectives.

Problem Analysis : The ability to identify problems, evaluate and synthesize information; to trace potential causes of issues and develop novel solutions.

Benefits

Competitive Salary : $65,000 - $77,000 per annum, with session rates starting at $50.

Comprehensive Benefits : Medical, dental, and vision coverage; 401k plans; gym membership; paid time off; flexible scheduling, and more.

Professional Growth : Benefit from the supervision of experienced psychologists and the camaraderie of a welcoming team of clinicians in a collaborative setting.

Innovative Work Environment : Minimal paperwork, cutting-edge scheduling and documentation technology, and the flexibility to work remotely or in our beautifully designed downtown office.

Career Advancement Opportunities : Postdoctoral fellows have the opportunity to transition into fully-licensed psychologist roles, with significantly increased compensation.