Associate Therapist- LMSW (Full-time, Hybrid - Long Island, Queens County, NY)

Brightline is transforming pediatric behavioral health care nationwide. As part of our New York-focused Brightline Hybrid Clinics network, our New Hyde Park location provides specialized therapy for higher-acuity needs. Here, multidisciplinary teams of expert clinicians deliver flexible in-person and virtual care, supported by continuous professional growth.

Why This Role

Every day, families across Long Island are looking for real, evidence-based mental health care for their kids, and the right therapist can change the entire trajectory of a child’s life. As an Associate Therapist at our New Hyde Park clinic, you will deliver that care directly, while building your own clinical foundation with weekly one on one supervision, ongoing training, and group consultation.

This is a role built for growth. You will work toward your independent licensure while treating real cases across anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, and more, using measurement based, evidence based care, all while being part of a team genuinely invested in your development.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality care to kids and teens up to age 18, including diagnostic evaluations and ongoing therapy using evidence based interventions and measurement based care.

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, participate in peer consultation, and engage in continuous professional development and training.

• Contribute to community engagement and outreach opportunities that connect Brightline to the families who need us.

Requirements

• Availability during Brightline’s peak hours, 2pm to 7pm.

• A Master’s degree and active associate level licensure (LMSW).

• Completion of the National Examinations (ASWB).

• Foundation in CBT and related interventions to support common youth needs, including anxiety, depression, ADHD, behavioral issues, and other similar presentations.

• A commitment to expanding CBT knowledge and experience alongside other therapies including ERP, DBT, PMT, and ACT.

• Please note that the Brightline standard of care does not include Play Therapy, EMDR, psychodynamic/analytic interventions, and some others.

• Strong knowledge of current clinical research, with a commitment to staying current on the latest empirical advancements.

• A clear understanding of, and deep commitment to, ethical standards of care.

• A learner’s mindset and willingness to work with families with kids ages 2 to 18.

• Previous experience providing care both in person and virtually preferred.

Benefits, Perks & Stipends

We invest in our people with a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, your family, and your life outside of work:

• Health coverage: Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, plus Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance, a Flexible Spending Account, and a 401(k)

• Time to recharge: 12 Company Holidays, Floating Holidays, and Paid Time Off — plus a company-wide Holiday Shutdown between Christmas and New Year’s, so you can truly unplug knowing your teammates are offline too

• Growing your family: Parental Leave to be present for what matters most

• Perks & stipends: Health and Wellness Stipend, Home Office Reimbursement, License Maintenance Reimbursement, Commuter Benefits, and Professional Development Reimbursement to support how and where you do your best work

At Brightline we have built a total rewards philosophy that includes fair, equitable, competitive, geo-based compensation that is performance and potential based. Our strategy is based on robust market research, including external advisory specializing in national compensation, and thoughtful input from every level of our organization. Depending on the position, total compensation packages are dynamically structured and may include a combination of cash salary, equity, benefits, wellbeing, and professional opportunity. Compensation for this role varies based on geographic location and market data. Final compensation will be determined by factors including location, skills, experience, and internal equity. In compliance with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the annual base salary range is $61,000- $75,000

Our Commitment to Building a Diverse, Equitable, and Inclusive Workforce

At Brightline, we believe that Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging are essential to the foundation upon which our mission is built. We are committed to:

• building a future where all families can access inclusive, high-quality care

• creating an environment that encourages our employees to show up authentically, reach their highest potential, and have an equal opportunity to thrive

• systematically evaluating and improving our inherent beliefs, observed behaviors, structures, and systems

• ensuring that every employee, candidate, client, and family we serve is valued and respected

About Brightline

Brightline is a therapy and psychiatry practice that delivers expert pediatric, teen, and parental mental health care to families and kids up to age 18. Brightline’s virtual and in-person outpatient services include diagnostic evaluation, therapy, psychiatry services (e.g. medication management), and psychological testing (to assess learning differences, school readiness, executive functioning difficulties [e.g. ADHD], and autism). In addition to Brightline’s generalized support, we offer focused programs including those that support anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorders, ADHD, and disruptive behaviors - in alignment with our standards of care.

Founded in 2019, Brightline has delivered care to tens of thousands of families with industry-leading results. We’ve been nationally recognized for clinical excellence and innovation for several years — recent awards include the Fast Company 50 Most Innovative Companies (2022) and Behavioral Health Business Companies to Watch Award (2024). Brightline is based in Palo Alto and is backed by investors including Boston Children’s Hospital, Northwell Health, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Google Ventures, KKR, and Oak HC/FT.