Seleni Institute • Full-time • New York, New York (Hybrid)

Clinical Director - NYC

Since 2011, the Seleni Institute ("Seleni") has been a nationally recognized leader in advancing the emotional and mental health of women and families. We provide high-quality, evidence-based psychotherapy for individuals and families navigating challenges related to fertility, pregnancy and postpartum, loss and grief, and parenting. Services are delivered by experienced clinicians in a welcoming and confidential environment at our Upper East Side clinic.

Seleni is seeking a Clinical Director: a senior clinical leadership role responsible for setting and upholding standards of excellence across Seleni’s clinical practice while maintaining an active clinical caseload and contributing to Seleni’s professional education work. This role is ideal for an experienced, licensed clinician with leadership and supervision experience who wants to continue meaningful patient care while shaping clinical culture, mentoring clinicians, and representing a respected nonprofit in professional education settings. The position is structured as 50% administrative leadership and 50% clinical work, with a guaranteed base salary and additional earning potential through clinical hours beyond core expectations.

Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $150,000 per year ($100,000 base leadership salary + up to $50,000 from patient care revenue; 50% leadership / 50% clinical)
Location: New York, NY (Hybrid)
Reports To: Executive Director

Application Instructions: Please email a single PDF containing both your cover letter and resume to [email protected].

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Leadership & Practice Oversight

  • Set, uphold, and operationalize clear standards for high-quality, ethical, and effective psychotherapy across Seleni

  • Define and model “excellent therapy,” including expectations related to clinical judgment, treatment planning, documentation, outcomes, and use of evidence-based approaches

  • Provide individual and group supervision, case consultation, and clinical guidance to licensed and pre-licensed clinicians

  • Mentor clinicians through feedback, coaching, and professional development planning

  • Monitor clinical quality through chart review, treatment planning oversight, and outcome tracking

  • Ensure compliance with New York State regulations, ethical guidelines, diagnostic standards, and best practices

  • Partner with executive leadership on clinical policies, systems, and program development

  • Make thoughtful, values-driven decisions that balance client care, clinician support, and organizational accountability

Direct Clinical Care

  • Maintain an average caseload of 10–12 clients per week

  • Provide high-quality psychotherapy aligned with Seleni’s mission and clinical standards

  • Model strong clinical boundaries, documentation practices, and ethical decision-making

  • Option to take on additional clinical hours beyond core expectations for additional compensation

Education, Training & External Representation

  • Serve as a visible clinical representative of Seleni in professional and brand-facing settings

  • Participate in CE and CME programming, including panels, trainings, workshops, and lectures for healthcare professionals

  • Collaborate with Seleni’s education team to develop clinically rigorous, evidence-informed educational content

  • Present clinical perspectives on topics aligned with Seleni’s mission (e.g., reproductive mental health, family building, relationships, life transitions, and lifespan mental health)

  • Engage confidently with interdisciplinary audiences, including physicians, mental health clinicians, and allied healthcare professionals

  • Ensure educational offerings reflect current best practices, ethical standards, and clinical depth

  • Act as a trusted clinical voice for Seleni within the broader professional community

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

  • Master’s degree or doctorate (PhD or PsyD) in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or a related field

  • Active, unrestricted New York State clinical license (LCSW, LMHC, or equivalent)

  • Diagnostic privilege

  • Minimum 7 years post-licensure direct clinical experience

  • Minimum 2 years of clinical supervision experience

  • Strong grounding in evidence-based treatment, ethical practice, and clinical documentation

  • Demonstrated ability to mentor clinicians while maintaining accountability within a supportive culture

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience teaching, training, or presenting in professional education settings

  • Comfort serving in a public-facing or representative role for a mission-driven organization

  • Background that bridges private clinical practice with professional or academic education

Benefits

Seleni offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the well-being of our employees and their families.

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance

  • 401(k) plan with employer matching

  • Life and disability insurance

  • Flexible spending account (FSA)

  • Paid time off (PTO)

  • Parental leave

  • Professional development support

Apply Now

Please email a single PDF containing both your cover letter and resume to [email protected].

Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $150,000 per year
Location: New York, NY (Hybrid)
Reports To: Executive Director

Commitment to Equity: The Seleni Institute is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to apply. We work hard to attract and retain top talent and to create a positive, collaborative work culture rooted in empathy, excellence, and mutual respect.