Greater Mental Health of New York·Village of Tarrytown, New York
Provide mobile and community-based individual and group counseling to youth with serious emotional disturbances. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, schools, and families to develop and implement holistic care plans and crisis interventions.
Location: Tarrytown, NY (mobile)
Salary Range: $60,000-$85,000 annually (Bilingual candidates are eligible for a pay differential)
After six months of employment, staff may be eligible to receive a one-time retention bonus of $3,000.
We provide weekly clinical supervision aimed at promoting the effective accumulation of clinical hours. This structured support is designed to enhance professional development and ensure a comprehensive understanding of clinical practices.
The Licensed Mental Health Professional - Youth ACT plays a pivotal role in providing mobile and community-based mental health services and support to youth in alignment with the Youth ACT program. This position focuses on addressing the unique mental health needs of young individuals, fostering resilience, and promoting overall mental well-being.
The Youth ACT Team serves children/youth with Serious Emotional Disturbance (SED) throughout Westchester County, who are returning home from inpatient settings or residential services, at risk of entering such settings, or have not adequately engaged or responded to treatment in more traditional community-based services. Youth ACT team delivers intensive, highly coordinated, individualized services and skilled therapeutic interventions through an integrated, multi-disciplinary team approach to better achieve success and maintain the child in the home, school and community.
We provide weekly clinical supervision aimed at promoting the effective accumulation of clinical hours. This structured support is designed to enhance professional development and ensure a comprehensive understanding of clinical practices.
Specialized knowledge and experience in addressing the mental health needs of youth.
Proficiency in individual and group counseling techniques.
Ability to work collaboratively with school personnel, parents, and external partners.
Skill in conducting comprehensive mental health assessments for youth.
Ability to provide effective crisis intervention and support.
Positive feedback from youth participants and their families on the effectiveness of mental health services.
Successful achievement of treatment goals and positive outcomes for youth.
Compliance with program guidance and ethical/legal standards in client record-keeping.
Active participation in multidisciplinary teams and case conferences.
Continued professional development and training in youth mental health.
Must meet all productivity standards.
• Hours per week, reporting structure, and location are subject to change per program needs.
This is a Mandated Reporter position. The NYS Justice Center legislation defines anyone who has regular and substantial contact with any person with special needs as a “custodian” under the law and, therefore, a mandated reporter. You can be held liable by both the civil and criminal legal systems for intentionally failing to make a report.
Greater Mental Health of New York is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Greater Mental Health of New York is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request a reasonable accommodation, contact the Human Resources Department.
Market context
Behavioral health roles in New York are often in steady demand, especially for clinicians who can support diverse age groups and handle assessments or admissions. These positions can be competitive because employers commonly look for independent licensure, while also considering associate-level candidates with clear growth toward full licensure. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your licensure status and assessment experience before applying.
