Center Mental Health Specialist- Brooklyn, NY 11205

LICSW or LCSW (Independent Contractor)

Location: Brooklyn, NY
Facility: Youth Wellness Clinic
Facility Hours: Monday–Friday, between 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Weekly Hours: 29 hours per week

Join a mission-driven team providing behavioral health services to adolescents and young adults in a federally funded education and career training program administered by the U.S. Department of Labor. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced mental health professional who enjoys working collaboratively in a multidisciplinary healthcare environment.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation: $70.00/hour
• Professional liability (malpractice) insurance provided
• Monday–Friday daytime schedule
• Meaningful work serving adolescents and young adults
• Independent contractor (1099) opportunity

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive mental health assessments for applicants and students, evaluating mood, behavior, cognition, reasoning, and emotional wellness.
• Collaborate with the Center Mental Health Consultant (CMHC), medical providers, and Wellness staff to support student care.
• Provide consultation, education, and training to staff as needed.
• Participate in interdisciplinary treatment planning and case discussions.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.

Minimum Qualifications

• Active NY LICSW or LCSW license.
• Master's degree in Counseling
• At least one year of experience providing behavioral health services to adolescents while clinically licensed.
• Current CPR certification or willingness to obtain prior to starting.
• Ability to work onsite in Brooklyn, NY.

Job Type: Part-time

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