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  • Licensed / Limited Permit Mental Health Therapist (REMOTE)
    Licensed / Limited Permit Mental Health Therapist (REMOTE)
    3 hours ago
    $60000–$160000 yearly
    Full-time
    Getty Square, Yonkers

    As a Mental Health Counseling Therapist at Next Level Mental Health Counseling PLLC, you will provide counseling and therapy to a diverse demographic of client populations that you are passionate about working with. Your goal is to help them improve their mental health and overall socioemotional well-being to ultimately promote optimal functioning in their life. While you will work independently as a clinician, you will have the opportunity to collaborate and be supervised/mentored by PhD-Level Licensed Mental Health Counselors with Diagnostic Privilege and Certified Sex Therapists. Essential Clinical Responsibilities • Balance a clinical caseload of clients while prioritizing clinical administrative tasks Provide services to individuals, couples, families, and/or groups experiencing psychological distress including cognitive, behavioral, emotional, social, and multicultural issues to help them develop insight and awareness into themselves and their relationships, • Engage in psychotherapy with clients utilizing methods and techniques that are thought provoking, emotionally guiding, interactive and experiential, culturally sensitive, strengths based, motivational, and solution focused, • Assess and determine diagnoses, treatment plans and therapy goals aimed at prevention, wellness and recovery, • Facilitate new client intake process, maintain client files and documentation in compliance with state and federal standards, provide continuous treatment planning, and review progress to ensure quality and effective care, • Strategize client termination/graduation process including discharge planning and establish referrals for clients to other health professionals as well as to other resources (i.e., social services, academic and occupational services, support groups, and crisis and intervention partners), • Engage in weekly group supervision and bi-weekly individual supervision with our compassionate, skilled and experienced clinical supervisors, • Engage in career-long professional development and advocacy such as, reading professional literature, attending continuing education workshops, establishing connection with professional networks and consultants, and maintaining membership in professional organizations, • Design and implement a successful marketing and branding strategy through independent self-advertising as a way to build clinical caseload of clients, • Evidence being a team player and consideration of culture, diversity, equity, and inclusion in all processes, procedures and systems, • Frequent collaboration and communication with a multidisciplinary team (i.e., Therapists and Clinical Supervisors as well as the leadership team consisting of the Clinical Director, Senior Director of Business Operations & Strategy, Human Resources Manager, Client Relations Manager, and Practice Owner) Professional Qualifications • Master's degree in Mental Health Counseling, Social Work, or related fieldFOR LMHCs/LCSWs – valid and active licensure in New York State, • FOR STUDENTS/MHC-LPs - eligible for a New York State Limited Permit or Provisional License (i.e., MHC-LP, LMSW), • A solid knowledge base of psychology, therapy, and counseling as well as ethical and legal standards that inform practice (i.e., Code of Ethics, HIPAA), • Individual ability to manage a therapeutic framework that puts the needs of the client first (i.e., honest communication, confidentiality, responsiveness, scheduling, session conduct, collaborative treatment planning, respect for autonomy and beliefs, healthy boundaries, cultural sensitivity), • Demonstrate clinical skills including genuineness, empathy, compassion, emotional intelligence, active listening, good judgement, insight and decision making, critical thinking and problem-solving, and outstanding interpersonal proficiencies, • Awareness of self and others demonstrating multicultural competency and cultural humility through respect, sensitivity and openness, • Strong interpersonal, verbal and written skills, • Computer literacy of the internet, email communication, and systems related to the work (i.e., telehealth platforms, practice schedule management systems, electronic health record systems), • Passion for the mental health counseling field, and eagerness and excitement about continuous learning, discovering new endeavors, and being an engaged member of a team or multilingual abilities are a plus and are considered in determining pay/salary Workplace Benefits • Provide services to clients of your choice, • Design and implement your own schedule, • Competitive pay, and opportunity for fee for service increases and bonus incentivesRange: $60,000 - $160,000 (depending on performance, years in role, and licensure status), • Employee benefits like healthcare insurance, vision insurance, dental insurance, paid time off, sick time, 401k & pension, • Stipend for continued education, • Consideration of performance management, professional development and organizational growth (i.e., new hire onboarding and acclimation support, goal setting, performance reviews, pulse surveys, expanded career opportunities, succession planning, etc.), • Promotion of organizational wellness (i.e., work/life balance, prioritization of self-care, diversity, equity, & inclusion, employee appreciation & recognition, team member engagement, etc.), • Fruitful and helpful frequent supervision (i.e., weekly individual and group supervision, including peer support), • Exposure and collaboration with variety of experienced and specialized counseling professionals, • Opportunity to be trained and promoted to clinical supervisor, • Learn how to own and manage a successful private practice We are a mental health group counseling practice committed to inclusivity and equity, and seek people who bring their true selves, with diverse backgrounds, cultures, perspectives, and experiences. We are interested in receiving applications from people who consider themselves as under-represented in their communities. As an equal opportunity employer, we value and encourage diversity and consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected status. Our commitment applies with regard to all aspects of one's employment, including hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation, eligibility for benefits, and termination. How to Apply Please submit the following documents: • Résumé/CV, • Thoughtful cover letter outlining your suitability for our role, with particular attention to your experience aligning to the core functions

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  • Mentor
    Mentor
    27 days ago
    $30 hourly
    Part-time
    Manhattan, New York

    Mentor for Young Adult with Autism Washington Heights / Inwood – New York City We are seeking a thoughtful, patient, and reliable mentor to work one-on-one with a gifted young adult who is autistic and has ADHD. This is a long-term, relationship-based role focused on life skills, independence, emotional regulation, and personal growth, with opportunities to integrate academic and creative interests. We are especially interested in candidates with experience in the sciences and/or the arts, specifically chemistry, biology, and/or music instruction (piano, guitar, or violin). About the Role This position goes far beyond tutoring. While science mentorship and/or music instruction are valued components, the primary focus is supporting daily life skills, attention regulation, social development, and independent functioning. The mentor will work collaboratively with a small, dedicated team to support the client’s growth, confidence, and sense of self in the world. Responsibilities Support development of life skills, including: • Social interaction and communication, • Organization, cleanliness, and personal care, • Attention, follow-through, and impulse control (ADHD-related support), • Emotional regulation and coping skills, • Safe and increasingly independent travel within the community Additional responsibilities include: • Providing mentorship in science and/or music, based on your background, • Accompanying the client around the city, including:, • Library-based work or volunteer roles, • Museums, galleries, and cultural events, • Long walks and city outings, • Structured activities and appointments, • Balancing intellectual engagement with clear structure, consistency, and boundaries, • Collaborating with family and other mentors on long-term goals, including exploration of an appropriate career path Ideal Candidate We are looking for someone who is: • Patient, kind, emotionally steady, and observant, • Grounded, sincere, and values honesty and integrity, • Comfortable supporting individuals with autism and ADHD, • Able to provide structure without rigidity, • Calm, consistent, and able to set and maintain boundaries, • Flexible and adaptable, • Comfortable traveling throughout the city and walking for extended periods of time, • Interested in building a long-term mentoring relationship and being part the collaborative community we are building to support client Backgrounds of interest include: • Science (any discipline), • Music (piano, guitar, violin), • Education, psychology, social work, arts, or related fields Prior experience as a Direct Support Professional (DSP), special education professional, tutor, or mentor is strongly preferred. Schedule & Compensation • $30/hour, • 5–10 hours per week to start, with potential for additional hours over time based on availability, fit, and program needs, • Flexible schedule with generally set weekly hours, • Availability needed between 9:00 am – 8:00 pm, including some evenings and weekends, • Occasional shift changes or substitutions may be required, • Start date flexible, • This is a long-term role with opportunities for increased responsibility and expanded hours for the right candidate. Location • Washington Heights / Inwood (near the A train at 181st Street), • Local applicants strongly preferred; long commutes are not ideal for this role Why This Role Matters This is a collaborative, human-centered position focused on helping a gifted but challenged individual build a meaningful, independent life. It can be deeply rewarding for someone who values patience, growth, and connection—and challenging for someone seeking a conventional tutoring job. We are intentionally building a small, sustainable community of mentors devoted to supporting the client’s development while ensuring the work is meaningful, inspiring and sustainable for everyone involved.

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  • Direct Service Provider Bilingual Chinese
    Direct Service Provider Bilingual Chinese
    1 month ago
    $17–$19 hourly
    Part-time
    Manhattan, New York

    The role of a Direct Support Professional (DSP) is to work with children and their families to provide resources and support, as well as strengthen daily living skills. The services are provided in the individual's home or community setting, giving the families respite while gaining important life skills. Activities as a DSP for the OPWDD(Office of People with Developmental Disabilities) program recipients primarily involve teaching them the following: how to accomplish daily living tasks, improve socialization among peers, and acclimate to community activities such as traveling, interacting with store staff/community helpers, and adhering to appropriate social boundaries. • Assist individuals in meeting their service plan goals., • collaborate scheduling between the individual and the DSP., • Communicate effectively with families and supervisors., • Problem solve and communicate with supervisors as concerns arise., • Document session activities with the individuals in a timely manner., • Bilingual in either Cantonese or Mandarin., • Applicants must be at least 18 years old and legal to work in the US., • High school diploma or GED required, Associate's or Bachelor's Degree preferred., • Computer proficiency (MS Office – Word, Excel and Outlook)., • Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within the parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices., • Can communicate in Mandarin/Cantonese as well as English., • Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards., • Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards., • Must be able to lift 35 lbs., • Must be able to talk, listen and speak clearly. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

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