Mental Health Clinician - School Satellite

About Us

Founded as an orphanage in 1831, Rising Ground has been at the forefront of evolving community needs. Driven by the belief that each of us can thrive when life has hope and opportunity, Rising Ground provides caring support and proven paths to positive change, helping children, adults, and families rise above adversity, and each year, Rising Ground is a positive force in the lives of more than 72,000 individuals annually. We do this through 101 programs across 138 sites, throughout New York City and Westchester. Our strong belief and commitment to diversity is shown not just through our work with supported persons but is integral to the building of a strong staff that reflects the communities we serve. Rising Ground is headquartered in New York City.

Role Overview

• Provide school-based mental health services to students in assigned schools.
• Conduct intake and ongoing mental health assessments as needed.
• Provide individual and group counseling to assigned students.
• Conduct family sessions when indicated to support students’ clinical treatment.
• Participate in appropriate meetings and supervision.
• Maintain timely, thorough, youth-centered clinical documentation in an electronic health record.
• Refer students to other services as needed.
• Manage an active client caseload and provide regular and as-needed clinical services.

• Valid New York State clinical license (LCSW, LMSW, LCAT, LMFT, or LMHC); limited permit holders will also be considered.
• Knowledge of family systems.
• Strong writing, oral communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and strong computer literacy.
• Availability for occasional evening and Saturday hours.

• Previous clinical experience, especially in a school setting.
• Spanish-speaking skills.

• No supervisory responsibilities.

• Assigned schools, corporate office, field, and clinic settings in Far Rockaway, New York.

• Competitive salary structure
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match 
• PTO policy (11 Paid Holidays, Paid Sick Time, Paid Vacation & Paid Personal Days)

• Authorization to work in the U.S.
• Ability to work in person in New York City.
• Ability to travel to other Rising Ground sites, if required.
• Ability to travel within the community and conduct visits.