The Center for Progressive Psychotherapy (“CPP”) invites applications for the position of “Psychologist & Postdoctoral Fellow” for the 2026-2028 training years. This is a two-year post-doctoral fellowship that will provide training in contemporary psychodynamic psychotherapy. This position is ideal for an early career psychologist looking to gain experience in a private individual and group practice setting and looking to expand their knowledge of psychodynamic psychotherapy under supervision with an experienced psychodynamic clinician.
*Please note: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and interviews will be held until the right candidates are found.
We are looking to build our team with an individual who is:
- An empathic and curious clinician comfortable working with diverse patients;
- A hardworking professional able to work well independently and offer support and mentorship to colleagues;
- Seeking to deepen their understanding of Psychodynamic theory and technique;
- Wanting to build a private caseload of patients in a group practice setting;
- Seeking mentorship and training in private practice development from a seasoned psychologist and clinician mentor.
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– Albert Einstein
About Our Founder
Dr. Randy Nolte, Psy.D. is a licensed Clinical Psychologist and Founder and Clinical Director of The Center for Progressive Psychotherapy. Dr. Nolte has graduate degrees from New York University and The George Washington University as well as over 15-years of clinical experience providing patients with psychodynamic therapy.
Dr. Nolte created CPP with the following mission:
- Provide patients with specialized, high-quality treatment that is grounded in psychodynamic theory and technique,
- Provide greater access to individual patients and couples,
- Provide psychotherapy to ALL patients regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, religion, and ability,
- Create a space for patients that is safe, accepting, and free of judgment,
- To practice ethically,
- Educate, mentor, and supervise clinicians towards realizing their professional goals and objectives,
- Create a space for clinicians that is supportive, safe, accepting, and encouraging,
- And, finally, to foster connection and healing!
About CPP
The Center for Progressive Psychotherapy was established in 2015 and is dedicated to providing high quality, contemporary psychodynamic psychotherapy to individual adult patients and couples.
Reflecting the diverse population of New York City, we treat patients of all identities and cultural backgrounds. We treat a full range of emotional and behavioral symptoms, personality disorders, and dual diagnosis amongst an adult population.
We are located at 37 West 20th Street in the Chelsea/Flatiron neighborhood of Manhattan where we offer both in-person and telehealth sessions.
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary: This is intentionally NOT a fee for service position; that arrangement does not reflect our organizational commitment to providing consistent financial, educational, and staff resources to this position. Contact us to learn more about our current salary.
- This position offers employer-sponsored health insurance, paid time off and paid holidays, and 401(k) retirement savings with employer contribution.
- This position is consciously designed as a 35-hour per week schedule to encourage work/life balance for our staff as well as other personal and professional pursuits.
- Malpractice insurance is provided by CPP.
Job Requirements
- Ph.D or Psy.D. in Counseling or Clinical Psychology, and completion of a pre-doctoral internship,
- Must be eligible for a Limited Permit in New York state (please note that eligibility for a NYS Limited Permit requires the completion and defense of one’s dissertation),
- Limited permit holders will hold the title of “Psychologist & Postdoctoral Fellow,”
- This is a two-year salaried position,
- 35-hour work week including a caseload of 25 patients,
- Must be able to work a mixture of “early” and “late” shifts between the hours of 8am and 8pm,
- Must be able to work in-person from our office in Chelsea, NYC four days per week,
- Though not required, preference will be given to applicants who can work Saturdays,
- One hour of individual supervision, one hour of secondary supervision, and two hours of seminar/group supervision per week,
- Applicants must be comfortable working with diverse presentations, multicultural issues, and LGBTQ+ concerns.
Postdoctoral Fellowship Training Goals
By the end of these two years, applicants can expect to:
- Have a full caseload of patients,
- Have developed a reliable referral source,
- Have a deeper understanding of psychodynamic theory and technique as applied to a diverse patient population,
- Know how to run their own private or group practice including marketing and advertising, working with insurance companies, supervising, and billing and accounting,
- Have a greater sense of self-confidence and competency as a mental health professional,
- Pursue opportunities for growth within The Center for Progressive Psychotherapy after the completion of the two-year contract should they wish.
APPLICANT INSTRUCTIONS
Please send 1) a cover letter specifying your interest in the “Psychologist & Postdoctoral Fellow” position, 2)
a C.V. or resume, and 3) two letters of reference regarding your clinical and professional skills including one
letterfrom a recent clinical supervisor to Dr. Randy Nolte at randynolte@cpp-nyc.com.
Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis and an offer will be made when the right applicants are found.
