Lead group therapy with Common Place
Group Therapist
Position Type: Independent Contractor (1099)
Location: Remote
About Common Place
Common Place's mission is to make effective, high-quality mental healthcare more accessible through group therapy.
We believe group therapy can be a powerful way for people to connect, grow, and work through shared challenges. However, we also recognize that organizing and managing therapy groups can involve significant administrative and logistical work for individual clinicians.
Our goal is to make leading therapy groups easier. Common Place handles client acquisition, group formation, scheduling coordination, billing, and other administrative functions, allowing clinicians to focus on what they do best: providing excellent clinical care.
About the role
We are seeking independently licensed mental health clinicians to lead virtual psychotherapy groups for adults in New York.
Our groups typically consist of 6–8 clients who meet virtually for 60 minutes each week over a 12-week program. Groups may focus on specific mental health conditions, shared life experiences, interpersonal challenges, or other therapeutic goals. We work collaboratively with clinicians to establish group topics and schedules based on their clinical interests, expertise, and availability.
This is a flexible, part-time opportunity that can complement an existing private practice or other professional commitments.
Why work with Common Place?
Competitive Compensation: We believe clinicians should be appropriately compensated for their expertise and the meaningful care they provide. Common Place offers a rate of $175 per group session.
Focus on Clinical Care: We handle marketing, client acquisition, enrollment coordination, billing, and administrative infrastructure so you can dedicate more energy to your clients.
Flexible Commitment & Scheduling: All Common Place group clinicians work on a contract basis, with the flexibility to determine how many groups they would like to lead. Whether you're interested in leading a single weekly group or multiple groups, we work collaboratively with you to establish a schedule that accommodates your other professional and personal commitments.
Maintain Clinical Autonomy: You determine how to lead your group, including the therapeutic approach, session content, and clinical interventions.
Technology & Admin Support: We provide access to our EHR and telehealth platform, along with administrative support throughout the group therapy process.
Key responsibilities
- Lead Group Psychotherapy: Facilitate weekly 60-minute virtual group sessions, creating a supportive, engaging, and clinically appropriate therapeutic environment.
- Develop Group Content: Independently determine the therapeutic approach, session structure, discussion topics, and clinical interventions consistent with the group's agreed-upon focus.
- Evaluate Prospective Clients: Review prospective client screening questionnaires, assess clinical appropriateness and group fit, and document admission determinations and treatment plans.
- Support Group Members: Serve as the primary clinical point of contact for group members, addressing treatment-related questions, concerns, and therapeutic needs.
- Maintain Clinical Documentation: Complete required assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, and discharge documentation using Common Place's electronic health record platform.
- Monitor Client Safety: Exercise appropriate clinical judgment, monitor client well-being, and follow applicable clinical safety and escalation procedures.
- Collaborate with Common Place: Coordinate with our operations team on group planning, scheduling, and other matters necessary to support a positive client experience.
Qualifications
Required:
- Active independent license to practice psychotherapy in New York (LMHC, LCSW, LMFT, Psychologist, etc.)
- Master’s Degree or higher from an accredited school of Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or MFT Counseling
- At least 3 years of clinical experience in the mental health field (includes practicum & provisional experience)
- Strong foundation in evidence-based therapeutic practices and a commitment to ongoing professional development to continually strengthen clinical skills
- Ability to independently assess clinical appropriateness, manage client safety, and exercise sound professional judgment
- Ability to commit to a consistent weekly group schedule for the duration of a 12-week group
- Access to a computer with a functioning camera and microphone, along with a stable internet connection
- Access to a private, confidential workspace suitable for providing virtual psychotherapy
- Professional malpractice insurance with coverage of at least $1 million per occurrence and $3 million aggregate
Preferred:
- 1 year of post-licensure clinical experience
- Prior experience facilitating group psychotherapy
- Additional training, certifications, or specialized credentials in specific clinical populations
Compensation & commitment details
- $175 per completed 60-minute group psychotherapy session.
- Compensation is paid biweekly.
- The per-session rate includes routine associated responsibilities, such as screening reviews, documentation, optional introductory calls with prospective clients, and related administrative activities.
- Clinicians may choose to lead one or multiple groups, depending on their interests, availability, and group formation.
- Group assignments and availability depend on client demand and successful group formation.
How to Apply
If you're passionate about group psychotherapy and interested in working with Common Place, we'd love to hear from you! Please email us your resume and a brief note about your experience & interest in Common Place.
Contact: team@withcommonplace.com
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