Mental Health Specialist in New York, New York at Emma L Bowen Community Service Center

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Emma L Bowen Community Service Center
New York, New York, 10031, United States
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Job Description

Emma L. Bowen Community Service Center

Job title: Mental Health Specialist

Work Location: Emma L. Bowen CSC, 520 West 135th Street, New York, NY 10031

Division/Department: Early Child

Reports to: Program Director

☒Full-time

Days: Monday-Friday

​Hours: 35 hrs. per week

Hybrid work schedule based on program needs. Currently, the anticipated schedule is three days onsite (including travel to partner locations) and two days remote per week. The schedule may be adjusted based on program and community needs

☒ Union

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

We are seeking an experienced and collaborative Early Childhood Mental Health Specialist to provide clinical services, consultation, and training to support the social-emotional well-being of infants, young children, and their families.

The specialist will work with community-based early childhood programs, childcare providers, caregivers, and other professionals to strengthen their understanding of child development, trauma-informed care, and positive parent-child relationships. This position combines direct clinical services, community consultation, professional development, and clinical program support.

  • Provide onsite consultation to community programs, offering guidance and strategies to support children's behavioral, developmental, and social-emotional needs.
  • Provide therapeutic services to children ages 0–7 and their families while maintaining a small clinical caseload.
  • Develop and facilitate in-person and virtual training and workshops for community partners and early childhood professionals.
  • Participate in case consultations, treatment planning, clinical meetings, and review of clinical documentation.
  • Provide clinical guidance and mentoring to therapists and other clinical staff.
  • Assist with the supervision and mentoring of interns, as needed.
  • Support evidence-based parenting groups
  • Develop and maintain relationships with community agencies and early childhood serving systems.
  • Assist with referrals, clinical quality improvement, and program operations.
  • Perform additional responsibilities as assigned by the Director.

Amount of Travel: 70% traveling to partner sites

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

  • Master's degree from an accredited institution and New York State licensure as an LCSW or LMHC-D. LMSW candidates may also be considered if they are on track to complete their required clinical hours and meet eligibility requirements for LCSW licensure within six months of hire.
  • Experience working with infants, young children (ages 0–7), and families, particularly in trauma-related settings.
  • Formal training, certification, and experience in Child-Parent Psychotherapy (CPP).
  • Strong knowledge of early childhood development, attachment, trauma-informed care, and social-emotional development.
  • Experience with clinical consultation, professional development, and relationship-based approaches.
  • Ability to work effectively with culturally and linguistically diverse populations.
  • Strong clinical, communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a flexible, team-oriented environment.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Zoom, and related technology.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with clinical supervision, mentoring, or reflective supervision.
  • Experience facilitating Circle of Security or other evidence-based parenting groups.
  • Experience collaborating with community-based and early childhood programs.

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