Positions Available

Full-Time Licensed Social Worker: Opening

The American Institute for Cognitive Therapy is seeking a New York licensed Social Worker to join our established practice in New York City beginning January 2026. Our clientele is sophisticated New Yorkers who expect state-of-the-art care. We are interested in excellence regardless of area of expertise and we are looking for someone who can join our team in January 2026. We have weekly case conferences and often invite international speakers to present. We have weekly DBT team meetings where team members coordinate care and engage in group supervision. The search will continue until a suitable candidate is chosen.

Salary range: $65,000 – $100,000 annually, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

To apply:  Email a cover letter, CV, and the contact information for two professional references to Erica Garagiola at research@cognitivetherapynyc.com

About the Institute: The American Institute for Cognitive Therapy is an internationally recognized group of clinical psychologists and psychotherapists providing the highest quality cognitive-behavioral treatment for depression, anxiety, phobias, eating disorders, personality disorders, child and adolescent problems and family and marital problems. We have a very active DBT program for individuals and groups. Founded in 1985 as the Center for Cognitive Therapy we have provided successful, caring and highly professional treatment for thousands of patients. The Director, Dr. Robert L. Leahy (B.A., M.S., Ph.D. Yale University), has authored and edited 30 books on cognitive therapy and psychological processes and is the Past-President of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapy (ABCT), Past-President of the International Association for Cognitive Psychotherapy, Past-President of the Academy of Cognitive Therapy and Clinical Professor of Psychology in Psychiatry at Weill-Cornell Medical School. Dr. Leahy is the Honorary Life-time President, New York City Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Association and Distinguished Founding Fellow, Diplomate, of the Academy of Cognitive Therapy. Dr. Leahy received the Aaron T. Beck Award for Outstanding Contributions in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy.

Our Team: Our staff provide comprehensive evaluations and state-of-the-art cognitive-behavioral therapy while maintaining active roles in training other professionals. Many team members teach and supervise in graduate programs and medical schools throughout the New York City area and have authored research articles and chapters on cognitive-behavioral therapy.