Community-Based Psychotherapist — Flexible Hours

The Child Center of NY; New York (NY); On-site; USD 77,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay per service hour

Reimbursement for transportation costs

Flexible schedule

In-home and community-based work

Job summary

The Child Center of NY is seeking a Fee-for-service Psychotherapist (OLP) to support children and families in home and community settings across NYC. You’ll conduct assessments, develop service plans with family involvement, and provide short-term counseling to improve daily functioning.

This role offers flexible hours, in‑home visits, and crisis intervention when needed, with competitive pay per service hour and reimbursement for transportation costs. Bilingual abilities are a plus.

Qualifications

• Must hold NYS LCSW, LMSW, LMHC, or LMFT license.
• Ability to conduct home visits, evenings or weekends preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; experience with EHR systems.

Responsibilities

• Partner with children, teens, and families in home and community settings.
• 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 crisis intervention when a child is experiencing distress.
• Maintain accurate documentation to support effective care and collaboration.

Skills

Strong communication

Assessment

Time-management

Education

Licensed mental health professional (LCSW/LMSW/LMHC/LMFT)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

The Child Center of NY is seeking a Fee-for-service Psychotherapist (OLP) to support children and families in home and community settings across NYC. You’ll conduct assessments, develop service plans with family involvement, and provide short-term counseling to improve daily functioning.

This role offers flexible hours, in‑home visits, and crisis intervention when needed, with competitive pay per service hour and reimbursement for transportation costs. Bilingual abilities are a plus.