Clinical Counselor

HARLEM FAMILY SERVICES INC

NYC, NY

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$40–$50 Per Hour

SKILLS

Aftercare, Case Management, Child Development, Clinical Practices/Protocols, Communication Skills, Community Health, Community and Social Services, Computer Skills, Computer-Based Training (CBT), Consulting, Criminal Justice, Crisis Intervention, Cross-Functional, Customer Relations, Customer Support/Service, Documentation, English Language, Family Social Work, French Language, HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act), Healthcare, Infectious Diseases, Legal, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), Medical Record System, Medications, Multilingual, Nonprofit, Organizational Skills, Outpatient Care, Physical Demands, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Product/Service Launch, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Psychotherapy, Regulations, Risk Analysis, Social Work, Spanish Language, Standards of Care, Storytelling, Team Player, Telehealth, Time Management, Training/Teaching, Treatment Plan, Willing to Travel, Writing Skills

LOCATION

NYC, NY

POSTED

30+ days ago

Benefits:

Bonus based on performance
Competitive salary
Opportunity for advancement
Flexible schedule
Training & development

Clinician (F/T & P/T Fee-For-For-Service)
Harlem Family Services (HFS) – Harlem, NY
In-Person, Hybrid, and Virtual • 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-oor 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 501(c)(3) 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 LMSWs, LCSWs, LMHCs, LCATs, LMFTs, and related licensed professionals for full-time and part-time fee-for-service roles. 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 children, adolescents, young adults 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
• Conduct teletherapy sessions using HIPAA-compliant video platforms
• Complete collaborative/concurrent documentation for all sessions
• Facilitate group therapy sessions
• 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), family therapy, and psychotherapy
• Attend weekly supervision 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

• Seeking In-person and Virtual
• Hybrid schedule: 60% onsite / 40% remote
• At least 2 evening shifts and/or Saturday shifts required
• Children and adolescents must be seen in person

Part-Time Fee-For-Service Clinicians (12–20 hours/week minimum)

• Hybrid model approved by the clinical director
• After-school and Saturday availability strongly preferred

HFS promotes work-life balance, equity, and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications & Requirements
Master’s in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, Marriage & Family Therapy, Art Therapy, or a related field.

• Current NYS license or permit (LMSW, LCSW, LCAT, LMFT, LMHC)
• Minimum 2 years of outpatient mental health experience preferred
• Experience with evidence-based interventions (CBT, DBT, ACT, MI, trauma-informed care)
• Bilingual (English/Spanish/French or other languages) preferred
• Strong computer literacy and experience with EHR systems and teletherapy platforms
• 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 ($40-$50 per hour based on experience). Generous differential for productivity that exceeds 70% weekly
• Outstanding full-time clinicians may be offered salaried positions after a year of service that include:
o Health, dental, and vision insurance
o 401(k) retirement plan
o Commuter benefits
o Life insurance
o Paid vacation and sick leave
o 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 Clinic Director, Joanna Fahey, LCSW-R at Joanna.fahey@harlemfamilyservices.org
• Applications reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled
• Expected start date discussed during the hiring process

Clinical Counselor

HARLEM FAMILY SERVICES INC

NYC, NY

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