Mental Health Counselor — Manhattan, NY (Full-Time School Day)

Knowledge Road • New York, NY

110d • $75

About The Position

Are you a dedicated Mental Health Counselor passionate about supporting the mental health and academic success of students in Manhattan? Knowledge Road is seeking a full-time Mental Health Counselor to join our team and provide essential psychological services to students in NYC Department of Education (DOE) schools. With an unprecedented need for mental health support in schools and a critical shortage of qualified professionals, your expertise is urgently needed to help students navigate complex emotional and behavioral challenges. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of children and adolescents through evidence-based psychological interventions. As a Mental Health Counselor with Knowledge Road, you will have the autonomy to deliver individualized interventions, working collaboratively with school teams and families to support student mental health and academic achievement.

Requirements

• NYS license as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC).
• Master's degree in Mental Health Counseling, Clinical Psychology, or related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience providing psychological services to children and adolescents.
• Proficiency with electronic documentation systems and teletherapy platforms.
• NYC DOE fingerprinting and vendor status required or willingness to obtain prior to start.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a school-based setting or educational environment.
• Specialized training in child and adolescent therapy modalities (e.g., CBT, DBT, play therapy, family therapy).
• Experience with psychological assessment and testing.
• Bilingual proficiency in Spanish, Mandarin, or other languages prevalent in Manhattan schools.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct, high-quality individual and group counseling services to students, as mandated by their Individualized Education Service Programs/Individualized Education Programs (IESP/IEP).
• Address a comprehensive range of social, emotional, and behavioral concerns, including anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, autism spectrum disorders, and complex psychological conditions.
• Conduct psychological assessments and evaluations to inform treatment planning and educational recommendations.
• Develop and implement evidence-based treatment plans utilizing various therapeutic modalities tailored to the unique developmental and cultural needs of each student.
• Collaborate closely with parents, teachers, school administrators, and other mental health professionals to create a holistic and supportive learning environment.
• Maintain meticulous and timely documentation of all services, progress, and outcomes in compliance with DOE regulations, HIPAA requirements, and Knowledge Road standards.
• Actively participate in IESP/IEP meetings, offering expert psychological insights and recommendations to guide student progress and educational planning.

Benefits

• 1099 contractor role with quick, reliable payments.
• Streamlined admin and documentation workflows.
• Supportive team with DOE compliance/scheduling help.
• Collaborative network of NYC school-based providers.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees