Clinical Lead Psychologist (Psy.D./Ph.D.)

Thriving Center Of PsychologyBronx, New York

$110,000 - $130,000 / year

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Overview

Schedule

Full-time

Career level

Director

Remote

Compensation

$110,000-$130,000/year

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Job Description

Thriving Center of Psychology (https://mythrivingcenter.com/) is a group practice with psychologists, psychiatrists, and independently licensed mental health professionals. We are committed to delivering evidence-based treatments and maintaining the highest standards of clinical care. At Thriving Center, we recognize that exceptional client outcomes are achieved through supporting our clinicians' professional growth and well-being. Our collaborative team values community, culture, and integrated care delivery, contributing to our recognition as one of the top private practices in the country.

As we continue to grow, we’re excited to offer an opportunity for a Clinical Lead Psychologist, a role designed for experienced clinicians who are passionate about mentorship, collaboration, and leadership development while continuing to maintain meaningful clinical work. Clinical Lead Psychologists serve as trusted peer leaders within a small pod of clinicians, helping strengthen clinical quality, team connection, and operational consistency across the practice. If you’re someone colleagues naturally turn to for support, guidance, and clinical insight and you’re interested in taking the next step into leadership, this role was built for you.

We’re looking for clinician leaders who are not only deeply passionate about providing exceptional clinical care, but who are also energized by supporting the growth and development of other therapists. The ideal candidate values mentorship, collaboration, and the opportunity to help strengthen the clinical skills, confidence, and impact of those around them. This role is designed for therapists who want to both continue growing clinically themselves and help cultivate excellence within a broader clinical community.

In this role, you'll partner closely with leadership, contribute to shaping practice culture and systems, and play an active role in supporting clinicians professionally while continuing to grow your own leadership skillset as you maintain your own caseload. This is an ideal opportunity for clinicians interested in long term growth within a collaborative and rapidly expanding organization.

What you will do:

Maintain an Active Caseload — Provide direct client care while fulfilling pod leadership duties, modeling the clinical standards expected of all pod members.

Clinical Leadership & Peer Support

Serve as a first line support and consultation resource for clinicians within your pod

Help foster a collaborative, psychologically safe, and growth oriented team culture

Support clinicians in navigating complex clinical situations, client escalations, and workflow challenges

Reinforce evidence based care and strong clinical standards through mentorship and consultation

Operational & Caseload Support

Help clinicians maintain consistent scheduling practices that support continuity of care and sustainable caseload management

Support therapists in maintaining timely and high quality documentation aligned with practice standards

Identify patterns related to burnout risk, scheduling barriers, or operational inefficiencies and collaborate with leadership proactively

Assist with onboarding and integration of new clinicians into workflows, systems, and culture

Leadership Collaboration

Partner with Clinical Managers and leadership on quality initiatives, systems improvement, and practice development

Participate in leadership meetings and collaborative problem solving discussions

Help strengthen communication, accountability, and consistency across the pod structure

On-Call Coverage — Provide on-call support after regular business hours as needed to support clinical care.

Cross-Country Support — Ability to support providers that work in Pacific, Central and Eastern time zones as needed.

What we're looking for:

Active independent licensure in New York (Ph.D, Psy.D., or equivalent)
Minimum 3 years of post licensure experience
Strong clinical judgment and commitment to evidence based care
Natural leadership, mentorship, and interpersonal skills; prior experience in a supervisory, lead clinician or peer consultation role preferred
Ability to balance warmth, accountability, and professionalism
Comfort navigating evolving systems within a growing organization
Experience in outpatient or private practice settings preferred

Location:

New York-Based: Hybrid | All Other Locations: Remote
Positions needed in EST, CST, or PST

Benefits of Working for Thriving Center of Psychology:

Full Benefits Package: Health, Dental, Vision, 401k
Diverse client/patient base based on your populations and areas of expertise
40-hour work week, with a goal of 27 clients seen per week.
Minimal Paperwork (no collections, no insurance hassles)!
Full administrative support + clinical support
Gym/fitness reimbursement
Yearly CEU stipend
Group Case Consultation meetings

Why Thriving Center?

Work-life balance We know that therapists who can take care of themselves can take better care of others.
Grow as a therapist Therapists have the opportunity to meet weekly with colleagues to discuss cases and share second opinions. We also provide yearly credits for CEUs.
Grow as a professional As a growing company, we frequently have opportunities open for managerial/supervisory roles that we open to our current team first.
Real clinical community Colleagues you actually know. Two large team events a year, plus hosted happy hours throughout the year. A goal is to help create lasting relationships in our professional community.

Clinical Leadership

Thriving Center is led by practicing therapists. The decisions about how this practice runs are made by people who understand the clinical work firsthand.

Alex Alvarado, Psy.D.Founder & CEO, and licensed clinical psychologist specializing in phobias and PTSD, known for his work with exposure-based treatment.

Douglas Polster, Ph.D.Chief Operating Officer, licensed clinical psychologist, and sports neuropsychologist specializing in the treatment of prolonged post-concussion symptoms.

Chelsea Humphrey, LMFTDirector of Operations, and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in couples and multi-cultural work, and a healthcare operations executive with more than a decade of experience.

$110,000 - $130,000 a year

Doctorate Level: $110,000-$130,000, based on experience and qualifications

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

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FAQs About Clinical Lead Psychologist (Psy.D./Ph.D.) Jobs at Thriving Center Of Psychology

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What pay range can candidates expect for this role at Thriving Center Of Psychology?

Candidates can expect a pay range of $110,000 and $130,000 per year.

What employment applies to this position at Thriving Center Of Psychology?

Thriving Center Of Psychology lists this role as a Full-time position.

What experience level is required for this role at Thriving Center Of Psychology?

Thriving Center Of Psychology is looking for a candidate with "Director" experience level.

Does Thriving Center Of Psychology allow remote work for this role?

Yes, this position at Thriving Center Of Psychology supports remote work, giving candidates the flexibility to work outside the primary office location.

What benefits are offered by Thriving Center Of Psychology for this role?

Thriving Center Of Psychology offers following benefits: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Career Development, 401k Matching/Retirement Savings, Tuition/Education Assistance, and Health & Wellness Programs for this position. Actual benefits may vary depending on the employer's policies and employment terms.

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