Psychotherapist (OLP)

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