Position: Childrens Mental Health Program Coordinator - Licensed
Location: Garden City - hybrid schedule
Salary: 64,000-66,500
Summary: LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with a well-established nonprofit organization on Long Island to hire a Licensed Children's Mental Health Program Coordinator.
This is an exciting opportunity for a licensed professional to step into a leadership role supporting children and families through impactful community-based mental health services.
Position Overview
The Licensed Children's Mental Health Program Coordinator will oversee the daily operations of a community-based mental health program, ensuring high-quality service delivery, regulatory compliance, and strong team performance. This role will lead, mentor, and develop staff while working closely with internal leadership and external partners to improve access to care.
Key Responsibilities
Oversee day-to-day operations of a children's mental health program to ensure effective, high-quality service delivery
Lead hiring efforts, including screening and interviewing candidates to build a strong clinical team
Manage caseload distribution and service capacity to meet the needs of children and families
Provide ongoing training, supervision, and professional development to team members
Monitor program data, KPIs, and outcomes to ensure compliance with state regulations
Support state reporting, audits, and documentation requirements
Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to enhance service access and coordination of care
Attend state meetings and stay aligned with evolving regulatory requirements
Qualifications
Master's degree and active licensure (LMSW, LMHC, LMFT, or Creative Arts Therapy) required
Minimum 2+ years of post-licensure experience in human services or behavioral health
Prior leadership or supervisory experience preferred
Strong organizational, leadership, and communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and electronic health record systems
Valid driver's license with a clean driving record
Compensation & Benefits
Salary: $66,300 - $66,500
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
Generous PTO package
403(b) with employer contribution
Flexible spending account (FSA)
Life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Additional voluntary benefits including pet insurance
Additional Details
Location: Garden City, NY
Schedule: Full-time (35 hours/week)
Exempt position
Pay Details: $64,000.00 to $66,500.00 per year
Search managed by: Cara Kelly
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Military connected talent encouraged to apply
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