Mental Health Specialist-Community Based

Mental Health Specialist-Community Based

Job Locations US-NY-Syracuse

Job ID

2025-14452

Category

Program

Compensation

Please Note: total compensation exceeds the hourly rate of pay.

Compensation Max

USD $24.00/Hr.

Type

Regular Part-Time

Overview

Mental Health Specialist-Community Based

PT/$24.00/hour with Benefits

The Salvation Army, Syracuse Area Services

Behaviorial Health Unit

Mental Health Specialist-Commnity Based will provide individualized mental health support services to children and youth (ages 0–21) with emotional or behavioral challenges. Services are delivered in the community — such as in the home, school, or other natural settings — to help youth and families build skills, manage symptoms, and function successfully in their daily lives. This role focuses on practical, strengths-based interventions that support the youth's ability to remain in their home and community, while avoiding unnecessary hospitalizations or higher levels of care.

There is currently 1 open position that reports directly to the Clinical Supervisor.

Responsibilities

This position will begin aspart-time (29 hours a week),with the potential to transition tofull-time (35 hours a week)based onagency needs, successful completion of the preliminary employment period, and consistent productivity. Scheduling is flexible based on provider and family availability. This is the perfect role for passionate professionals who want to build clinical skills, gain real-world experience in community mental health, and work with youth and families — all while progressing toward licensure with the backing of a large, respected organization.

Compensation starts at $24/hour with the option of a monthly productivity incentive.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required

• At least2 years of experienceworking with at-risk children or youth in areas such as:

• Mental health

• Foster care

• Child welfare

• Juvenile justice

• Must have avalid driver’s licenseand access to a reliable private transportation that meetsSalvation Army insurance requirements

Equal Opportunity Employer: The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to providing a respectful environment for all applicants and employees that is free from unlawful discrimination or harassment based on age, race, color, religion, sex,

national origin, marital status, disability, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected by law.