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Octave

Group Practice Partnership - New York

Rochester, NY · On-site

$63 - $143/hr

Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. * Must be able to frequently communicate with others through virtual meeting applications such as Zoom and Google Meet. * Must be able ...

BCC Software

DevOps Engineer

Pittsford, NY

$50 - $68.50/hr

... automated virtual machine deployment and ongoing support for team's infrastructure needs ... Physical Demands This is primarily an office-based role requiring extended periods of sitting and ...

BCC Software

DevOps Engineer

Pittsford, NY · On-site

$50 - $68.50/hr

... automated virtual machine deployment and ongoing support for team's infrastructure needs ... Physical Demands This is primarily an office-based role requiring extended periods of sitting and ...

BCC Software

DevOps Engineer

Pittsford, NY

$50 - $68.50/hr

... automated virtual machine deployment and ongoing support for team's infrastructure needs ... Physical Demands This is primarily an office-based role requiring extended periods of sitting and ...

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How much do virtual sitter jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for virtual sitter in Rochester, NY is $16.48, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.71 and $17.79 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the typical daily duties and work environment for a virtual sitter?

As a Virtual Sitter, your primary duty is to monitor individuals—often patients in healthcare settings or clients in private residences—via live video feeds, ensuring their safety and quickly reporting any concerning behaviors or emergencies. You’ll typically work in a quiet, remote office or home environment while maintaining regular communication with caregivers, nurses, or supervising staff through secure messaging or call systems. Your day may also include documenting incidents, logging shift notes, and participating in team briefings. The role is detail-oriented and requires you to remain attentive for long periods while balancing the need for discretion and privacy. Teamwork and clear communication with onsite staff are crucial for providing coordinated, effective care.

What is a virtual sitter?

A Virtual Sitter is a remote professional who monitors patients or individuals through video surveillance to ensure their safety and well-being. This role is commonly found in healthcare settings, where sitters observe patients who may be at risk of falls, self-harm, or other safety concerns. Virtual Sitters provide real-time alerts to on-site staff if intervention is needed. They do not provide direct medical care but play a crucial role in preventing accidents and ensuring a safe environment.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the virtual sitter position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Virtual Sitter, you need strong observation skills, attention to detail, and a foundational understanding of remote monitoring practices, often supported by a background in patient care or caregiving. Familiarity with video surveillance platforms, communication systems, and remote alert software is typically required. Excellent verbal communication, patience, and the ability to respond calmly in stressful situations are standout soft skills for this role. These skills are essential for ensuring the safety and well-being of individuals under your supervision and for providing timely, effective responses when needed.

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Infographic showing various Virtual Sitter job openings in Rochester, NY as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 83% Full Time, and 17% Part Time. Highlights an 92% In-person, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $34,286 per year, or $16.5 per hour.

Group Practice Partnership - New York

Octave

Rochester, NY • On-site

$63 - $143/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 18 days ago

Job description

About Octave
Octave is a modern mental health practice that offers both in-person and virtual therapy. We focus on making high-quality care more accessible and affordable by partnering with insurance providers. Our goal is to support clients and clinicians with a system built on equity, effectiveness, and sustainability.
About the Role
Octave is seeking to partner with existing group practices in New York (New York, Rochester and Albany areas),that want to provide excellent mental health care, in-person. As an Octave partner, your team will join a supportive community of clinicians focused on client-centered, evidence-based therapy.
At Octave, we take care of all backend operations so your clinicians can focus on providing care. Our team manages credentialing, billing, marketing, technology support, and client referrals. This allows your clinicians to focus primarily on seeing the clients we connect them with and completing session documentation, removing the administrative burden from your group practice.
Your providers will support adult clients managing stress, anxiety, depression, and related concerns. We emphasize evidence based practices such as CBT and DBT with a strong commitment to culturally responsive care.
What You'll Do
  • Provide therapy to adults dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, and other concerns.
  • Use short-term, evidence-based approaches like CBT or DBT.
  • Offer culturally responsive care.
  • See clients virtually and/or in person (you must have your own office space to hold in-person sessions).
Qualifications for Group Practices
  • Must have at least 3 or more fully licensed clinicians who would be joining Octave.
  • Required to have your own office space and are willing to provide in-person services.
  • All clinicians must be fully licensed (no associate or intern level providers).
  • Licensed in New York (LMHC, LMFT, LCSW, PsyD).
  • Must be licensed and in good standing with your governing licensing board.
  • At least 1 year of post-license experience (2+ preferred).
  • Training in therapies such as CBT, DBT, trauma-focused treatments, or similar.
  • Certain payor relationships may exclude you from employment.
  • Master's Degree or higher from an accredited school of Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or Marriage, or Family and Child Counseling.
Octave's Company Values:
The below values drive our day-to-day operations.
  • We're human beings first. We operate with empathy and kindness - with our clients, with our collaborators, and with ourselves.
  • People deserve better than status quo. We're willing to tackle the intractable problems, no matter how big, because someone should. We ask big questions, we craft big solutions, and we challenge ourselves and others to make it happen.
  • No bystanders. No stars. No tourists. Each person has been selected to be here, and with that comes a responsibility to bring your expertise, share your ideas, and help make this company better.
  • Partnership paves the path ahead. We don't operate in a silo, internally or externally. To transform the system, we believe in working with others to create something bigger, better, and stronger.
  • Quality is crucial at scale. Quality is core to our business, and we refuse to sacrifice it as we grow.
  • Progress is a process. In the pursuit of progress, we iterate, reflect, learn, adjust - and always leave things better than we found them.
  • There are people behind every data point. We recognize that numbers tell only one part of the story, and we also do the work to understand impacts at the individual level.
Physical Requirements:
  • Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
  • Must be able to frequently communicate with others through virtual meeting applications such as Zoom and Google Meet.
  • Must be able to observe and communicate information on a laptop.
  • Move up to 10 pounds on occasion.
  • Must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.
  • Octave's policy requires that all clinical sessions be conducted while you are physically located in the United States.
System Requirements
Octave IT supports these minimum system requirements for the most optimized experience using Octave telehealth tools:
  • Computers that are Mac OS (Ventura or later) and Windows OS (10/11)
  • Computers kept up with the most recent security updates
  • An unmanaged device (a device not provided to you by another company/organization)

Additionally, Octave IT does not support using iOS, Android, or ChromeOS as your primary device.
Compensation
Starting pay for qualified applicants will depend on a combination of job-related factors, which may include education, training, experience, location, business needs, or market demands. The expected salary range for this role is set forth below and this range may be modified in the future.
The hourly compensation range for this role is listed below dependent on licensure:
In-Person Rates:
$63-$133/hour for master's level license.
$63-$143/hour for doctoral-level license.
Virtual Rates:
$60-$130/hour for master's level license.
$60-$140/hour for doctoral-level license.
How We Use Technology in Hiring:
As part of our hiring process, we may use technology tools, including AI-supported systems, to assist with reviewing applications or documenting interviews. These tools are designed to support our team, not replace human judgment, and final hiring decisions are always made by our team.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Application Instructions:
Please complete the following application. Please note that the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment Information questions below are used for the purposes of EEOC reporting and are optional to complete. Octave is unable to change these questions and we acknowledge that many of the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment Information questions are not inclusive or affirming of all aspects of cultural identity. Octave is committed to an inclusive workplace environment, and this information will not inform how we approach hiring or employment.

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