Knowledge Road · 1 week ago
Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) - Full-Time School Day - Brooklyn, NY
Brooklyn
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$75/hr - $75/hr
2+ years expKnowledge Road is hiring a full-time Mental Health Counselor to support the mental health and academic success of students in Brooklyn. This role involves providing psychological services, collaborating with school teams, and addressing various emotional and behavioral challenges faced by students.
EducationSpecial EducationTutoring
Responsibilities
Deliver direct, high-quality individual and group counseling services for students, as required by their Individualized Education Service Programs/Individualized Education Programs (IESP/IEP)
Address a wide range of social, emotional, and behavioral issues, including anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, autism spectrum disorders, and other complex psychological conditions
Perform psychological assessments and evaluations to guide treatment planning and educational recommendations
Create and execute evidence-based treatment plans using various therapeutic modalities customized to the unique developmental and cultural needs of each individual student
Work closely with parents, teachers, school administrators, and other mental health practitioners to build a holistic and supportive learning environment
Keep detailed and timely documentation of all services, progress, and results per DOE regulations, HIPAA requirements, and Knowledge Road standards
Take an active role in IESP/IEP meetings, providing expert psychological insights and recommendations to support student progress and educational planning
Qualification
Required
Valid NYS license as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)
Master's degree in Mental Health Counseling, Clinical Psychology, or related field
At least 2 years of experience providing psychological services for children and adolescents
Competence with electronic documentation systems and teletherapy platforms
NYC DOE fingerprinting and vendor status required or willingness to obtain before start date
Preferred
Experience in school-based settings or educational environment
Specialized training in child and adolescent therapy modalities (e.g., CBT, DBT, play therapy, family therapy)
Experience conducting psychological assessments and testing
Bilingual proficiency in Spanish, Mandarin, or other languages prevalent in Brooklyn schools
Benefits
1099 independent contractor position with prompt, reliable payments
Efficient administrative and documentation processes
Helpful team providing DOE compliance and scheduling support
Professional community of NYC school-based practitioners
Company
Knowledge Road
Knowledge Road specializes in special education special education teacher support services.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Jacob K.
CEO and Founder
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