Therapy Manager (Albany, NY)

Brightline • Albany, NY

2d • $110,000 - $115,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Welcome to Brightline! We are seeking a full-time Therapy Manager to provide both onsite and virtual care as well as manage a small team of clinicians at Brightline’s new Albany Clinic! In this role, you’ll also have the opportunity to lead and support licensed therapists, collaborate with leadership, and contribute to the development of a growing clinical team and care center. If you’re passionate about delivering evidence-based mental health care for kids, teens, and families — and are interested in a leadership role that supports other therapists in doing the same — we’d love to hear from you.

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. Brightlineʼs 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, and autism). In addition to Brightlineʼs generalized support, we offer focused programs to support anxiety, Obsessive Compulsive Disorders OCD, Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder ADHD, and disruptive behaviors.
Founded in 2019, Brightline has delivered care to tens of thousands of families with industry-leading results. Weʼve 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 Childrenʼs Hospital, Northwell Health, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Google Ventures, KKR, and Oak HC/FT.

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.

Requirements

• Active, unrestricted clinical license (LCSW, LMHC-D, LMFT-D) in the state of New York with a minimum of 3,000 hours of supervision completed
• Experience managing a team of licensed providers or supervising pre-licensed clinicians with a clear people leadership philosophy (required)
• Availability during Brightline’s peak hours (3pm–7pm) and work in-clinic a minimum of 3 days per week
• Completion of one of the following National Examinations (NCE, NCMHCE, AMFTRB, ASWB)
• Expertise in conducting comprehensive diagnostic evaluations with a keen eye for differential diagnostics, specific to the age of the patient.
• Extensive experience treating common concerns such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, behavioral issues, trauma, and other similar presentations using evidence based interventions, including exposure, parent management training, habit reversal training, behavioral activation, and others.
• Strong knowledge of current clinical research and a commitment to staying updated on the latest empirical advancements
• A clear understanding and deep commitment to ethical standards of care
• Experience providing care both in-person and virtually

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical consultation and people leadership for up to 8 licensed therapists for our core evidence-based care offerings. Manager duties include quality oversight, clinical skill growth support, and personal growth, including the following specific tasks: Meeting 1:1 with direct reports weekly to guide their use of core EBPs (e.g., diagnostic evaluations, CBT with exposure/ERP, BA, OST, PMT, DBT, HRT, ACT, TFCBT) that align with our standard of care
• Quality oversight of their documentation, caseload, and caseload management.
• Reviewing some recorded sessions for quality oversight and fidelity to EBP delivery for providers who are obtaining additional training in a clinical domain
• Leading or supporting consultation groups around specific topic areas
• Supporting providers with career growth, performance management, and other needs
• Maintain an active clinical caseload (up to ~60% of your time), delivering evidence-based care to children and teens (up to age 18), including: diagnostic evaluations, ongoing therapy using evidence-based interventions and measurement-based care best practices, and collaborative care plan development
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, engaging in peer consultation, and engaging in continuous professional development
• Participating in community engagement & outreach opportunities

Benefits

• Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus life and long term disability coverage and a flexible spending account (FSA)
• Time Off: Paid time off, paid sick time, 12 paid holidays, Company Shutdown and paid parental leave
• Financial Wellness: 401(k)
• Stipends and Reimbursements: Work from home stipend, health and wellness stipend, professional development reimbursement, commuter benefits, cell phone and internet reimbursement, and licensure maintenance support
• Work Environment: A collaborative, clinician-led culture that fosters connection, support, and community

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed