The Child Center of NY·New York
Provide compassionate, in-home and community-based counseling and crisis intervention for children and families. Conduct assessments and create personalized service plans to improve daily functioning and stability.
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.
Fee-for-service Psychotherapist (OLP) – Make a Real Difference in Your Community!
Flexible Hours Available!
Ready to make a real impact in your community?
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.
What You’ll Do: 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 What We’re Looking For: 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 Why Join Us?
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.
We operate every day of the week, so you get to build a schedule that works best for you and the families you serve Make a real difference in children’s lives every day Reimbursement for transportation costs (in-person home visits required).
Supportive, mission-driven team culture Work in diverse, dynamic communities Your expertise can change the trajectory of a child’s life—apply today!
The Child Center of NY is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status or any other category protected by Federal, State or local law.
EOE M/F/D/V
Must hold a NYS license as an LCSW, LMSW, LMHC, or LMFT. Requires flexibility for evening and weekend home visits and proficiency in documentation.
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.