Staff Clinician

A Mission-Driven Practice

A Mission-Driven Practice.
A Career Worth Having.

We are not a stepping stone. We are a practice for clinicians who are ready to commit to one of the most demanding and meaningful specializations in mental health.

Calm Seas Psychotherapy, LCSW, PLLC is a trauma-trained telehealth private practice specializing in mental health care for first responders, law enforcement, military service members, veterans, and their families.

We hire LCSWs, LMHCs, LMFTs, psychologists, and other fully licensed mental health professionals. Positions are available in Buffalo, Syracuse, and Mount Sinai, with remote options available in select cases. Applicants must be licensed in at least one state we operate in and licensable in New York State.

This is the right fit if you…

• Hold a full, unrestricted license — LCSW/LCSWR, LMHC/LPC, LMFT, PhD/PsyD, or CASAC/CADC
• Are licensed in at least one state we operate in and licensable in New York State
• Are ready to build and sustain a full caseload
• Have prior experience with first responder, military, or veteran populations — or genuine interest and, ideally, direct exposure to these populations
• Want to build a career here — not complete a training rotation

This probably isn't the fit if you…

• Are looking for a salaried position — compensation is fee-for-service; you are paid per billable session
• Are seeking a supplemental or part-time arrangement — full-time availability is strongly preferred
• Hold an associate-level license — associate-licensed clinicians are not eligible for staff clinician roles but may explore our internship program
• Are looking for a short-term or casual arrangement

Populations We Serve

Military service members & veterans · Law enforcement · Fire & rescue · Emergency medical staff · Their families

Training & Development

Evidence-based modalities (CPT, EMDR, PE, WET), moral injury treatment, cultural competency, and ongoing consultation

Clinician Culture

Collaborative, trauma-trained team environment. Low administrative burden. Dedicated clinical support staff.

Scope & Reach

Currently licensed in 17 states

We require full, unrestricted licensure in your state(s) of practice. We hire LCSWs, LMHCs, LMFTs, and doctoral-level psychologists (PhD/PsyD). Associate-licensed clinicians are not eligible for staff clinician roles but may explore our internship program.

All clinical positions are structured on a fee-for-service / billable hour basis. Compensation is based on caseload — you are paid per billable session. This is not a salaried position. Per diem is included. Full-time availability is strongly preferred, and benefits are available for full-time clinicians only.

Prior experience with first responder, military, or veteran populations is strongly preferred. Candidates with a personal or professional background in these fields — including prior law enforcement, military service, corrections, or emergency services — are especially encouraged to apply. Specialized onboarding training is provided, but we expect candidates to arrive with genuine interest and, ideally, direct exposure to these populations.

We currently provide services across multiple states: NY, FL, SC, NC, TX, ID, AZ, PA, VT, NJ, ME, VA, MN, and CT. Clinicians must be licensed in at least one state we operate in and must be licensable in New York State. Licensable in New York means you meet the eligibility requirements to obtain a New York license, even if you are not yet licensed there. This is a firm requirement.

Caseload size is built collaboratively based on your availability and role type. Full-time availability is strongly preferred. We are looking for clinicians who are ready to build and sustain a full caseload — not those seeking a supplemental or part-time arrangement.

Calm Seas operates 7 days a week, 5:00am–11:00pm. Clinicians are expected to maintain consistent availability within these hours. Scheduling is flexible within that window, but full-time commitment and long-term caseload stability are expected.

We use SimplePractice as our EHR and scheduling platform, and RingCentral for communication. HIPAA-compliant telehealth tools are used for all sessions. Training on all platforms is included as part of onboarding — no prior experience with these specific systems is required.

Yes. We offer regular team consultation meetings and encourage a culture of peer support and reflective practice. Our clinical environment is built around trauma-trained, collaborative care. Supervision for licensure hours may be available — please inquire during your interview.

All applicants receive an acknowledgment email within three business days. If you have not received a response after five business days, you are welcome to follow up via email at info@calmseapsyc.com.

Yes. Calm Seas Psychotherapy is looking for clinicians who want to build a career here — not complete a training rotation or use us as a stepping stone. We invest heavily in our clinicians through training, consultation, and caseload support. We expect that investment to be mutual. If you are looking for a short-term or casual arrangement, this is likely not the right fit.