Rare Opportunity For An Lcsw/Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist

Harlem Family Services•Nyc, NY

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Rare opportunity to practice a powerful early childhood method which recently received the American Child Psychiatric Association and then the IPA's 2025 award for "outstanding evidence". Be trained at the start-up of your work by a multi-board-certified child psychiatrist and senior child analyst who will also then supervise your work. See Kliman, G. Reflective Network Therapy, available on Amazon as a Kindle. Harlem Family Services (HFS) – Harlem, NY In-person Community Mental Health Article 31 Clinic 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. Clinicians provide culturally competent, individualized services that integrate race, ethnicity, culture, language, immigration status, developmental status, criminal justice involvement, sexuality, age, and gender, with particular attention to early childhood development in this pre-school-based role.

Requirements

Strong early childhood clinical skills, including observation in naturalistic settings, child engagement, and family centered practice
Ability to work effectively in a pre-school milieu alongside educators and support staff (consultation, coaching, and collaborative problem-solving)
Commitment to learning and applying the Reflective Network Therapy (RNT) model under training and supervision
Knowledge of OMH Part 599 and Article 31 standards; excellent documentation, communication, and organizational skills
Ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team; strong professionalism in school-based settings
Commitment to social justice, cultural humility, and trauma-informed, developmentally attuned care
Valid NYS license: LCSW and Certificate in Psychoanalysis
Clinical experience with young children (ideally ages 2–5) and families; pre-school, early childhood mental health, or school-based experience strongly preferred
Interest in and willingness to be trained in Reflective Network Therapy (RNT) and to practice within a milieu-based model under supervision

Nice To Haves

Bilingual (English/Spanish/French) strongly preferred
Strong computer literacy and EHR experience

Responsibilities

Deliver Reflective Network Therapy (RNT) as a milieu-based clinical intervention within a pre-school/classroom setting, supporting young children’s emotional and developmental functioning through structured, developmentally appropriate therapeutic engagement.
Participate in RNT training provided by Dr. Gilbert Kliman and implement the RNT method with ongoing individual and/or group supervision by Dr. Kliman.
Collaborate closely with pre-school staff to strengthen the therapeutic milieu (e.g., consultation, modeling, and coaching to support children’s regulation, peer interaction, and classroom participation).
Conduct intakes, assessments, and risk evaluations consistent with OMH/Article 31 expectations, integrating early childhood developmental and family context.
Develop person-centered treatment plans and measurable goals aligned with the RNT framework and the child’s developmental needs.
Provide parent/caregiver engagement, guidance, and collateral sessions to support generalization of gains across home and school environments.
Coordinate care with HFS interdisciplinary team members and community partners (e.g., pre-school leadership, CPSE/early intervention providers, pediatric and specialty providers) as appropriate.
Complete all documentation (assessments, treatment plans, progress notes) within OMH timelines and maintain accurate, timely records in the EHR.
Provide crisis intervention and safety planning as needed, in coordination with school staff and caregivers, following clinic protocols.
Maintain HIPAA-compliant handling of PHI and support a safe, respectful, culturally responsive therapeutic environment.