Mental Health Coordinator

Mixteca • New York, NY

17h • $68,000 - $72,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Mixteca Organization Inc. is seeking an organized, detail-oriented, and energetic Mental Health Coordinator to lead activities for its Mental Health Programming in partnership with the Director of Programs. The role oversees the daily operations, coordination, and implementation of the Mental Health & Resilience Program and develops culturally responsive emotional wellness initiatives, workshops, support groups, and community healing spaces.

The coordinator supports social-emotional wellness and counseling services, including individual wellness sessions, needs assessments, wellness planning, participant follow-up, intake, service coordination, and referrals. Services should be trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and healing-centered, with referral pathways for participants who need specialized clinical care.

The position also maintains counseling records and reports, supports data collection and grant reporting, supervises and mentors Mental Health Advocates, staff, and interns, and evaluates program quality and outcomes. The coordinator conducts outreach, develops communications materials, supports activity calendars and stakeholder communications, and represents Mixteca in community and stakeholder settings. This is a full-time, exempt, in-person position in Brooklyn, New York, with flexible availability for weekday evenings and weekends required. Compensation is $68,000–$72,000.

Requirements

• Master's degree or higher in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, or a similar field.
• 2–3 years of experience providing mental health counseling services.
• Ability to work with diverse populations and socio-economic groups.
• Proactive administrative skills and good problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both English and Spanish, with exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong outreach and interpersonal skills.
• Flexible availability for weekday evenings and weekends.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of issues relating to immigration, community organizing, or related fields is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations, coordination, and implementation of Mixteca's Mental Health & Resilience Program.
• Develop and implement culturally responsive emotional wellness initiatives, workshops, support groups, and community healing spaces.
• Monitor program goals, grant deliverables, service outcomes, and reporting requirements.
• Collaborate with the Director of Programs, internal teams, and community partners to identify service gaps, strengthen programming, and expand access to services.
• Coordinate social-emotional support and counseling, including individual wellness sessions, support groups, and psychoeducational activities.
• Provide individual social-emotional support, needs assessments, wellness planning, and ongoing participant follow-up.
• Oversee participant intake, service coordination, and referral processes.
• Ensure services are trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and healing-centered, and strengthen referral pathways for participants requiring specialized clinical care.
• Maintain reports and administrative counseling records in accordance with agency standards, requirements, and program policies.
• Assist with collecting and reporting timely, accurate statistical data.
• Prepare documentation, presentations, and general materials regarding Mixteca programming.
• Provide programmatic supervision, guidance, and mentorship to Mental Health Advocates, program staff, and interns.
• Conduct staff check-ins, team meetings, and case consultations to support professional development, collaboration, and effective service delivery.
• Evaluate program performance, identify areas for improvement, and implement quality assurance practices.
• Facilitate intra- and inter-agency referrals and advocate for participants with community-based organizations and government agencies as needed.
• Develop creative and effective advertising materials, including flyers, posters, and social media posts, in accordance with agency guidelines.
• Assist the Director of Programs and other staff with the activity calendar and stakeholder communications.
• Represent Mixteca and the mental health needs of the Spanish-speaking immigrant community at stakeholder meetings, special events, and in communications, as recommended by the Director of Programs and Executive Director.

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums.
• Monthly OMNY card.
• Paid time off, personal days, and sick days.
• Summer Fridays with shortened workdays during the summer.
• Weekly yoga sessions offered in partnership with a local studio.
• Access to discounted tickets and special offers for concerts, performances, cultural events, and other special events throughout the year.
• Opportunities to participate in staff events and activities that support connection, community, and well-being.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level