Psychotherapist (OLP)

The Child Center of NY strengthens children and families with skills, opportunities, and emotional support to build healthy, successful lives. Founded in 1953, The Child Center of NY has become a powerful community presence throughout the city. With 50 locations and 100 programs in NYC’s most under-served communities, our 1,000+ results-oriented professionals make a difference for more than 40,000 children and their families each year.

About the role

As a Psychotherapist (OLP), you’ll help children and families get the support they need early—before behavioral health challenges grow more serious. Your work will provide compassionate, in-home and community-based care to guide children toward stability, growth, and long-term success.

Responsibilities

• Partner with children, teens, and their families right where they live—at home and in the community
• Conduct initial and ongoing assessments
• Create personalized service plans with active family involvement to guide care and ensure meaningful progress
• Provide short-term counseling to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning
• Deliver in-person and phone-based crisis intervention when a child is experiencing any psychiatric, behavioral or situational distress
• Keep accurate, up-to-date documentation to support effective care and collaboration

Requirements

• NYS LCSW, LMSW, LMHC, or LMFT (required)
• Flexibility to conduct home visits (evenings or weekends preferred)
• Strong communication, assessment, and time-management skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and experience with Electronic Health Records (EHR) preferred
• Bilingual a plus: Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese, Bengali, or others

Benefits

• Competitive pay– potential to earn up to $93.11 per service hour and $173.90 per assessment
• Fee-for-service, field-based role—offers variety and flexibility
• Flexible scheduling: We operate every day of the week, so you get to build a schedule that works best for you and the families you serve
• Reimbursement for transportation costs (in-person home visits required)
• Supportive, mission-driven team culture
• Opportunity to make a real difference in children’s lives every day
• Work in diverse, dynamic communities