Mental Health Licensed Social Worker

Get to Know Rivia Mind

At Rivia Mind, we believe great mental health care begins with a human connection.

Where We Are: We are a psychiatrist-owned mental health practice rooted in New York City, serving individuals across New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Florida, and Massachusetts through both virtual and hybrid appointments.

How We Support: With a Whole-Person Lens, we provide compassionate, science-based care that honors the full complexity of a person’s biology, psychology, and life circumstances. We go beyond symptom management with an interdisciplinary care model grounded in collaboration, personalization, and delivered with warmth, respect, and clinical integrity. We bring a high-touch, human-centered approach to every aspect of care, from clinical treatment to operational coordination. Click Here to learn more about our services. 

Thrive Together: 🌟 Our shared North Star unites us to provide the best patient experience. 

At Rivia Mind, we cultivate a collegial culture rooted in:

• A foundation of shared values and reciprocal support
• A mindset of curiosity, learning, and growth
• A spirit of warmth, openness, and authentic connection

Together, we turn challenges into opportunities, and every team member helps shape the future of care at Rivia Mind.

• Participate in Rivia Mind supervision groups, trainings, and attend department and organization meetings, such as:
  • Weekly Group Supervision (1 Hour) 
    • Case and peer discussion, knowledge sharing, guidance, etc. 
  • Weekly 1:1 Supervisor/Supervisee meetings (1 Hour)
  • Weekly Education Meeting (1 Hour) 
    • Mental Health Topics & Presentations, Guest Speakers, Training, etc. 
      
  • Comprehensive, multi-part Orientation/Onboarding 
    • Setting the Therapeutic Frame
    • Standards of Practice
    • EMR and Care Processes
    • Psychotherapy Modality Courses & Review Meetings

• Provide excellent quality clinical care on a consistent basis that exemplifies Rivia Mind’s culture, values, and guiding principles
• Service and maintain a weekly average standard of 31 patients across self-pay, insurance, and Medicare  
  • Maintain a consistent weekly patient care schedule in alignment with Rivia Mind’s standard productivity expectations.
  • Follow Care Model practices that emphasize continuity of care, high-frequency follow-up appointments, and effective calendar management.
  • Conduct comprehensive intake evaluations and develop curated patient-centered treatment plans
  • Provide appropriate Psychotherapy practices that leverage various modalities (CBT, DBT, motivational interviewing, etc.)
  • Provide clinical support & counseling to diverse patient populations in a telehealth environment
  • Coach patients on how to manage ongoing health conditions and provide therapy to help patients make positive behavior changes
  • Counsel and provide crisis intervention for patients, including assessment and treatment of emotional and behavioral problems
• Comply with clinical standards and adhere to timely and thorough session note documentation
• Promote a friendly work culture that encourages a fun, collaborative, and co-learning environment that benefits individuals' well-being, self-improvement, and potential
• Perform other related role and team function duties as assigned by department and group leaders

• Active New Jersey State License (LSW/LAC) 
  • Candidates must be license-eligible or hold an active associate-level license or permit (e.g., LMSW, LSW, LAC, MHC or equivalent),
  • OR–have up to 2 years of post-licensure experience (not independently licensed).
  • Where applicable, completion of the required licensure examination is preferred.
• Certifications in specific modalities (e.g., CBT, DBT, EMDR) are a plus.

Education Details: Master's in Social Work

At least one (1) year of experience practicing Psychotherapy (Practicum clinical experience applies)

• Additional Language Fluency is a plus
• Experience or desire to work with Couples is a plus
• Multi-Disciplinary Teamwork
• Proficient with utilizing diverse technology platforms and systems (Google Suite, company-wide platforms/software and EHR platforms when applicable)
• Intermediate computer skills and technical aptitude required

• Our operating hours are M-F: 8 am to 6 pm, but we do allow a schedule to have a start as early as 7 am, and end as late as 9 pm M-F, and between 9 am - 5 pm Saturday. All Eastern Time Zone. 
• Include at least four(4)+ hours within your schedule, which should be after 5 pm on a weekday or have hours on the weekend. 
• On-call is not required, but checking and responding to time-sensitive emails on unscheduled days is required unless on PTO.
• Having a consistent weekly schedule is necessary, but start and end times per day can be different each day of the week, as a set recurring schedule.

Compensation Determination: The pay range listed reflects the minimum and maximum base salary for this role, determined through an internal compensation assessment that considers similar labor markets to our practice across the United States. Actual compensation is influenced by compensable factors such as location, role responsibilities, required skills, relevant experience, qualifications, role level, and applicable credentials. It is uncommon for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the posted range. In addition to base salary, total compensation may include bonuses, commissions, or other incentives depending on the role.

Location Eligibility: At this time, we are only able to consider applicants whose primary residence is in one of the following states within the United States of America: Connecticut, Florida, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas. Because this is not a solely on-site role, your primary residence must remain in one of these approved states. Please note that residing outside of these states—even temporarily—may result in employment eligibility issues, tax implications, or other regulatory concerns. If your location changes or you're based elsewhere, we encourage you to stay connected for future openings. 

Equal Opportunity Employer:  Rivia Mind is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of Rivia Mind to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, ethnic or national origin, immigration or citizenship status, hair, weight, height, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information/GINA, political affiliation or activity, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. It is also the policy of Rivia Mind that qualified individuals with disabilities receive equal opportunity regarding job application procedures, hiring, and all aspects of the employment process. Rivia Mind is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws, it is the policy of Rivia Mind to provide reasonable accommodations when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, pre-employment testing, to otherwise participate in the selection process, to perform the essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact us directly.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Rivia Mind participates in E-Verify to confirm the identity and employment eligibility of newly hired employees. Right to Work Poster, and E-Verify Poster

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. We are unable to sponsor work visas at this time.

This is in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, and the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act.

If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability during the application process, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at [email protected].