Child and Family Counselor

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development
• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Child & Family Counselor (Full-time)

Harlem Family Services (HFS) Harlem, NY
In-person Community Mental Health Article 31 Clinic

Be part of something Harlem has been waiting for.
Harlem is getting a new kind of mental health centerbuilt for steadiness, dignity, and real accessand were hiring the team that will open the doors.
Harlem Family Services is launching The Margaret Morgan Lawrence Center for Family and Child Development, a brand-new, trauma-focused, trauma-informed, culturally responsive community mental health center on East 110th Street in Spring 2026. This is a rare, ground-floor opportunity to help shape how a neighborhood anchor feels and functions from day one: welcoming, well-run, reliable, and rooted in the lived realities of Central and East Harlem.
Our model pairs consistent, relationship-based care with innovative, evidence-informed supportsincluding neurofeedback, esketamine and healing-centered design elementsalong with revolving community art installations, and storytelling, so the environment itself helps people feel safe, seen, and supported.
Whether your strengths are client-facing or behind the scenes, youll be part of a mission thats clear and urgent: making it easier for children, adults, and families to get support before challenges turn into crises. If you want work with purpose, a team that values every role, and a place youll be proud to say you helped build, wed love to meet you.

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.

HFS is seeking seasoned, senior clinicians, including LCSWs, LMHCs, LMFTs, and related licensed professionals for full-time positions . This position interfaces with and supports clinic leadership.

Clinicians provide culturally competent, individualized services that integrate race, ethnicity, culture, language, immigration status, developmental status, criminal justice involvement, sexuality, age, and gender.

Qualifications:

• Provide individual, group, couples, and family psychotherapy for clients ages 521, adults, and families
• Conduct initial assessments and accommodate Same-Day-Access intakes for walk-ins
• Document assessments, screens, treatment plans, progress notes, discharge summaries, and risk assessments in the EHR within required timeframes
• Complete collaborative/concurrent documentation for all sessions
• Develop innovative group therapy curriculum and facilitate groups
• Support clients with medication adherence and provide psychoeducation on psychotropic medications
• Conduct risk assessments, report incidents promptly, and follow all safety protocols
• Implement treatment plans using psychotherapy interventions, crisis intervention, complex care management, and referrals to community resources
• Develop person-centered, recovery-oriented treatment plans using evidence-based practices
• Ensure all documentation meets OMH and clinic timelines
• Collaborate with collaterals and external providers (with client consent)
• Manage caseload independently, including outreach and follow-up for missed appointments
• Maintain a safe, HIPAA-compliant workspace, secure PHI daily
• Collaborate with community partners (schools, housing programs, legal providers, social services, healthcare teams)
• Demonstrate commitment to social justice, cultural humility, trauma-informed care, and HFSs DEIB values
• Consult with the treatment team, including the clinic director, psychiatrist, psychiatric NP, and supervisors
• Plan and coordinate client discharge, aftercare referrals, and warm hand-offs
• Participate in trauma-informed and evidence-based practice initiatives (TF- CBT, CBT, DBT, ACT, FIT, Motivational Interviewing)
• Attend weekly supervision (with agenda) and weekly interdisciplinary team meetings
• Participate in ongoing training and professional development

Required Skills & Competencies

• Knowledge of OMH Part 599 Regulations and Article 31 Standards of Care
• Adherence to HFS policies, procedures, and clinical guidelines
• Ability to provide psychotherapy, crisis intervention, and case management
• Strong organizational skills: ability to work independently and meet deadlines
• Ability to collaborate within a multidisciplinary team
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to interact professionally with staff, clients, and external partners

Schedules

• At least 2 evening shifts and/or Saturday shifts
• Children and adolescents must be seen in person
• Shifts encompass after school hours such as 11 Am- 7PM or 12 PM 8 PM

HFS promotes work-life balance, equity, and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Valid NYS license: LCSW, LMFT, LMHC)
• Minimum 3-5 years of outpatient mental health experience preferred
• Supervisory experience/SIFI certification a plus
• Experience with evidence-based interventions (TF-CBT, DBT, MI, ACT, trauma-informed care), family therapy,psychotherapy
• Bilingual (English/Spanish /French or other languages) preferred
• Strong computer literacy and experience with EHR systems
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

• Ability to sit/stand for extended periods
• Occasional light lifting or travel as needed
• Regular computer and technology use
• Work occurs in a community-based clinic, office setting, and telehealth environment

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience ($90,000- $100,000 annually)
• Benefits include:
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Commuter benefits
  • Life insurance
  • Paid vacation and sick leave
  • Professional development budget

Professional Development & Growth

• In-house training and continuing education opportunities
• Stipends for external workshops and certifications
• Clear pathways for advancement (senior clinician, supervisor, clinical director)

Health & Safety

• HFS follows all NYC and NYS guidelines for communicable disease safety
• PPE, sanitation, and distancing protocols implemented as required

How to Apply

• Submit resume and cover letter to Joanna Fahey, LCSW-R at View email address on ziprecruiter.com
• Applications reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled
• Expected start date: June/July 2026