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School Based Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) / Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) for NYC DOE Caseloads

All About Kids logoAll About Kids$60–$90/hr3 locations in United StatesFull & Part TimePosted 4w ago

Open in 3 locations

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New York

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How this pay compares

This posting states $60–$70 an hour. Open mental health therapist jobs in New York post a median of $28.69 an hour, the middle half $24.25–$39.44, across 82 jobs that state their pay, so this one is above the middle half of what they post. Mental health therapists employed in New York earn a median of $28.58 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, opens in a new tab).

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About the job

All About Kids is a proud primary agency for the New York City Department of Education, and we are currently recruiting School-Based Counselors for the 2026-2027 DOE contract awards w/ increased rates!

All school-based counseling services will be performed in-person in a school setting (Public, Private, Charter elementary, middle and/or high schools as available) throughout the five boroughs for Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSW), Licensed Mental Health Counselors (LMHC) & Licensed Psychologists.

Our team will help you find the right school and customize a caseload for you! Whether you are looking to complement your current caseload or are looking to switch into school-based therapy from a different environment, we have a variety of placements and settings available.

Responsibilities

  • Provide services in school-based settings and work with elementary, middle and high school students
  • Monitor, track and report progress on IEP goal(s)
  • Develop and maintain a complete, accurate and current record with all required documents and data through SESIS
  • Deliver in-person services effectively
  • Develop creative goal plans aimed at improving overall well-being
  • Have excellent organizational skills

Salary

$60 - $70 per hour

Opportunities

  • School Placements: AAK is proud to have been designated as a Multi Awarded Primary NYC DOE Contract Agency .
  • Caseloads centralized within a single location with no travel between sessions
  • Work with a multidisciplinary team with over 30 years of experience in the field!

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation with direct deposit.
  • Flexible schedule and hours to allow for work-life balance.
  • Customize your caseload at your preferred location
  • Medical, dental, vision insurance options.
  • Retirement plan.
  • Paid time off sick leave.
  • Comprehensive clinical support, mentoring, and training, including onsite visits.
  • Professional development opportunities.
  • Supportive and collaborative team environment
  • Expedited onboarding through our electronic employee portal.

Acceptable Licenses for Position

  • Mental Health Counselors (LMHC)
  • Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSW)
  • Licensed Clinical Psychologists

Please only apply if you have a NYS license as a LMHC, LCSW, or Psychologist with a Ph.D.

Want to know more? We’re eager to speak with you! Please give us a call at (718) 706-7500, option 3 or contact us here .

All About Kids is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment (in) is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need. EOE/M/F/D/V/SO

From All About Kids's job posting for The Bronx, NY, checked Oct 29, 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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