Benefits:
Bonus based on performance
Competitive salary
Opportunity for advancement
Training & development
401(k)
Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Child & Family Counselor (Full-time)
Harlem Family Services (HFS) – Harlem, NY In-person • Community Mental Health • Article 31 Clinic
Be part of something Harlem has been waiting for. Harlem is getting a new kind of mental health center—built for steadiness, dignity, and real access—and we’re hiring the team that will open the doors. Harlem Family Services is launching The Margaret Morgan Lawrence Center for Family and Child Development, a brand-new, trauma-focused, trauma-informed, culturally responsive community mental health center on East 110th Street in Spring 2026. This is a rare, ground-floor opportunity to help shape how a neighborhood anchor feels and functions from day one: welcoming, well-run, reliable, and rooted in the lived realities of Central and East Harlem. Our model pairs consistent, relationship-based care with innovative, evidence-informed supports—including neurofeedback, esketamine and healing-centered design elements—along with revolving community art installations, and storytelling, so the environment itself helps people feel safe, seen, and supported. Whether your strengths are client-facing or behind the scenes, you’ll be part of a mission that’s clear and urgent: making it easier for children, adults, and families to get support before challenges turn into crises. If you want work with purpose, a team that values every role, and a place you’ll be proud to say you helped build, we’d love to meet you.
Harlem Family Services (HFS) is a non-profit, NYS-licensed Article 31 community mental health clinic providing innovative, low-cost, high-quality psychotherapy to children, adolescents, adults, and families. Our team is community-minded, compassionate, flexible, and culturally responsive.
HFS is seeking seasoned, senior clinicians, including LCSWs, LMHCs, LMFTs, and related licensed professionals for full-time positions. This position interfaces with and supports clinic leadership.
Clinicians provide culturally competent, individualized services that integrate race, ethnicity, culture, language, immigration status, developmental status, criminal justice involvement, sexuality, age, and gender.
Qualifications:
Provide individual, group, couples, and family psychotherapy for clients ages 5–21, adults, and families
Conduct initial assessments and accommodate Same-Day-Access intakes for walk-ins
Document assessments, screens, treatment plans, progress notes, discharge summaries, and risk assessments in the EHR within required timeframes
Complete collaborative/concurrent documentation for all sessions
Develop innovative group therapy curriculum and facilitate groups
Support clients with medication adherence and provide psychoeducation on psychotropic medications
Conduct risk assessments, report incidents promptly, and follow all safety protocols
Implement treatment plans using psychotherapy interventions, crisis intervention, complex care management, and referrals to community resources
Develop person-centered, recovery-oriented treatment plans using evidence-based practices
Ensure all documentation meets OMH and clinic timelines
Collaborate with collaterals and external providers (with client consent)
Manage caseload independently, including outreach and follow-up for missed appointments
Maintain a safe, HIPAA-compliant workspace, secure PHI daily
Collaborate with community partners (schools, housing programs, legal providers, social services, healthcare teams)
Demonstrate commitment to social justice, cultural humility, trauma-informed care, and HFS’s DEIB values
Consult with the treatment team, including the clinic director, psychiatrist, psychiatric NP, and supervisors
Plan and coordinate client discharge, aftercare referrals, and warm hand-offs
Participate in trauma-informed and evidence-based practice initiatives (TF- CBT, CBT, DBT, ACT, FIT, Motivational Interviewing)
Attend weekly supervision (with agenda) and weekly interdisciplinary team meetings
Participate in ongoing training and professional development
Required Skills & Competencies
Knowledge of OMH Part 599 Regulations and Article 31 Standards of Care
Adherence to HFS policies, procedures, and clinical guidelines
Ability to provide psychotherapy, crisis intervention, and case management
Strong organizational skills: ability to work independently and meet deadlines
Ability to collaborate within a multidisciplinary team
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to interact professionally with staff, clients, and external partners
Schedules
At least 2 evening shifts and/or Saturday shifts
Children and adolescents must be seen in person
Shifts encompass after school hours such as 11 Am- 7PM or 12 PM – 8 PM
HFS promotes work-life balance, equity, and a supportive work environment.
Qualifications & Requirements
Valid NYS license: LCSW, LMFT, LMHC)
Minimum 3-5 years of outpatient mental health experience preferred
Supervisory experience/SIFI certification a plus
Experience with evidence-based interventions (TF-CBT, DBT, MI, ACT, trauma-informed care), family therapy,psychotherapy
Bilingual (English/Spanish /French or other languages) preferred
Strong computer literacy and experience with EHR systems
Ability to work independently and collaboratively
Physical Requirements & Work Environment
Ability to sit/stand for extended periods
Occasional light lifting or travel as needed
Regular computer and technology use
Work occurs in a community-based clinic, office setting, and telehealth environment
Compensation & Benefits
Competitive salary based on experience ($90,000- $100,000 annually)
Benefits include:
Health, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) retirement plan
Commuter benefits
Life insurance
Paid vacation and sick leave
Professional development budget
Professional Development & Growth
In-house training and continuing education opportunities
Stipends for external workshops and certifications
Clear pathways for advancement (senior clinician, supervisor, clinical director)
Health & Safety
HFS follows all NYC and NYS guidelines for communicable disease safety
PPE, sanitation, and distancing protocols implemented as required
How to Apply
Submit resume and cover letter to Joanna Fahey, LCSW-R at Joanna.fahey@harlemfamilyservices.org
Applications reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled
Expected start date: June/July 2026