Community Wellness Specialist (ACWS)

Community Wellness Specialist – Behavioral Health OutreachEmployment Type: Full-TimeSchedule: 37.5 Hours / WeekLocation: Forest Hills, Queens, NYDepartment: Community Outreach Mental Health Promotion and Support (COMHPS)Reports To: COMHPS Team LeaderFLSA Status: Non-ExemptRemote Work Status: In-person with local travelCompensation: $22 - $29 hourlyEEO Category: Paraprofessionals Make a Difference in Queens CommunitiesBleuler Psychotherapy Center is seeking a passionate and community-connected Community Wellness Specialist to join our COMHPS team. This is not a desk job - you’ll be actively engaging with individuals and families across Queens to promote mental wellness, facilitate access to care, and build strong, supportive connections. If you have a heart for public health and thrive working in diverse community settings, we want to hear from you. What You’ll DoConduct outreach using in-person, digital, and phone strategies targeting youth, young adults, and their support networksRepresent Bleuler at community events, schools, houses of worship, and public forumsFacilitate wellness activities, psychoeducational groups, and recreational eventsProvide brief counseling, screenings, referrals, and linkages for those in needDeliver public education and promote mental health resources across Queens neighborhoodsOffer treatment-adjacent support including crisis de-escalation, stress management, academic/vocational navigation, and moreBuild trusted relationships with community-based organizations, local agencies, and familiesComplete accurate documentation and participate in required OMH and BPC trainings and meetings What You’ll BringHigh School Diploma or GED requiredTwo years of experience or coursework in social work, mental health, human services, or public healthStrong communication, cultural humility, and community knowledge of NYC neighborhoodsReliable, compassionate, adaptable, and mission-drivenBilingual or multilingual skills strongly preferredProficient in Microsoft Office and comfortable with data trackingMust pass NYS Justice Center background clearancePreferred Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in a human services-related fieldExperience in trauma-informed care and community mental healthNYC residents and individuals from highly impacted communities are strongly encouraged to apply Why Join BleulerBleuler Psychotherapy Center is a nonprofit mental health clinic serving Queens for over 75 years. As a Community Wellness Specialist, you’ll play a vital role in making mental health more accessible, less stigmatized, and more deeply embedded within the community. We offer:Medical, dental, and vision insuranceBasic life and long-term disability coverageEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Free parking and commuter benefitsProfessional development and training supportProfit-sharing plan Ready to Serve the Community?If you’re energized by community engagement and passionate about breaking down barriers to mental health access, apply today and become part of a team that meets people where they are.