Center Mental Health Specialist- Brooklyn, NY 11205

The Locums Company

Center Mental Health Specialist- Brooklyn, NY 11205

Brooklyn, NY
Part Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    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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