Mental Health Counselor – In-Person Position in Lower Manhattan at Sentient Psychotherapy

Join a Boutique NYC Therapy Practice Committed to Excellence in Care

If you're interested in a mission-driven private practice that prioritizes growth, integrity, and support, Sentient Psychotherapy is now accepting applications for MHC-LP-eligible therapists. This is an IN-PERSON position. Please note that we are unable to employ MFTs, LMFTs, MSWs, or LCSWs at this time.

About Sentient Psychotherapy:

Sentient Psychotherapy is a boutique, brick-and-mortar private practice in Lower Manhattan providing gold-standard, in-person psychotherapy within a beautifully designed, thoughtfully curated office environment. 

Sentient operates with clear systems, strong administrative and billing support, and high clinical standards that allow therapists to focus on delivering excellent care. Our operational foundation is intentional and refined to model what sustainable, high-integrity private practice can look like.

Therapists are nurtured, challenged, and supported in building clinical confidence, ethical clarity, and a strong professional identity. Supervision at Sentient is rigorous, relational, and developmentally attuned. 

Founded and led by Clinical Director Joy Ripplinger, LMHC-D, Sentient fosters a collaborative, team-oriented culture grounded in accountability, multicultural humility, and warmth. Our clinicians don’t simply gain hours; they build a foundation for a thriving, long-term career in private practice.

Sentient offers individual and couples therapy rooted in psychodynamic, relational, and mindfulness-based approaches, specializing in work with high-functioning adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, identity, and relationship challenges.

Position Details:

This is an IN-PERSON, W-2 employed part-time (10 - 15 hours) or full-time (15 - 25 hours per week) with one work-from-day as an option. You will receive competitive, fee-for-service pay that reflects your experience. 

Compensation & Benefits:

• $50–$100 per clinical hour, commensurate with experience and licensure
• Paid sick leave & family leave (NYS compliant)
• Up to 2 weeks (40 hours) of unpaid vacation annually
• Performance bonuses at the discretion of the practice
• 401K after 3 years

Training & Supervision:

• Weekly individual in-person supervision for MHC-LP's
• 500 hours for Diagnostic Privilege upon licensure
• Weekly virtual group supervision 
• Integration of clinical and caseload management support for best practices
• In-house and off-site training opportunities for professional development

Practice Support:

• Full administrative and billing support
• Comprehensive onboarding process
• Access to robust clinical resources and templates
• HIPAA-compliant EHR (SimplePractice) for notes, scheduling, and telehealth
• Consistent client referrals through active marketing and established community partnerships
• Biannual performance reviews to support your growth and caseload management

We’re Looking for Emerging Clinicians Who Have:

• A master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling and eligible for a Limited Permit (MHC-LP) or or fully licensed (LMHC) to practice in New York State, interested in private practice training and experience
• Clinical experience in intakes, risk assessments, diagnostic formulation, and individual and/or couples therapy
• An interest in psychodynamic and mindfulness-based approaches (ACT, DBT, IFS, etc.)
• Cultural and clinical humility and comfort working with diverse populations
• Excellent documentation and administrative habits
• Familiarity with EMR systems and remote work protocols

To apply:

Please email the following materials to [email protected]

• Your 1-page resume
• A cover letter explaining your interest in working at Sentient and how your goals align with our approach
• Two professional references (clinical supervisors or professors preferred)

Sentient is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.