Mental Health Counselor

Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) | Full-Time | Manhattan, NY | School Day

Are you a committed Mental Health Counselor passionate about advancing the mental health and academic success of students in Manhattan?

Knowledge Road is looking for a full-time Mental Health Counselor to become part of our team and deliver essential psychological services to students in NYC Department of Education (DOE) schools. With an unprecedented need for mental health support in schools and a substantial shortage of qualified professionals, your expertise is urgently required to assist students navigate complex emotional and behavioral challenges.

This represents an opportunity to create a meaningful impact on the lives of children and adolescents through evidence-based psychological interventions.

As a Mental Health Counselor with Knowledge Road, you will enjoy the autonomy to provide individualized interventions, partnering collaboratively with school teams and families to advance student mental health and academic achievement.

• Deliver direct, high-quality individual and group counseling services to students, as required by their Individualized Education Service Programs/Individualized Education Programs (IESP/IEP).

• Address a comprehensive range of social, emotional, and behavioral concerns, including anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, autism spectrum disorders, and complex psychological conditions.

• Perform psychological assessments and evaluations to inform treatment planning and educational recommendations.

• Design and implement evidence-based treatment plans utilizing various therapeutic modalities tailored to the unique developmental and cultural needs of each student.

• Partner closely with parents, teachers, school administrators, and other mental health professionals to build a holistic and supportive learning environment.

• Keep meticulous and timely documentation of all services, progress, and outcomes in alignment with DOE regulations, HIPAA requirements, and Knowledge Road standards.

• Take an active role in IESP/IEP meetings, contributing expert psychological insights and recommendations to support student progress and educational planning.

• NYS license as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC).

• Master's degree in Mental Health Counseling, Clinical Psychology, or related field.

• A minimum of 2 years of experience providing psychological services to children and adolescents.

• Competence with electronic documentation systems and teletherapy platforms.

• NYC DOE fingerprinting and vendor status required or willingness to complete prior to start.

• Experience in a school-based setting or educational environment.

• Specialized training in child and adolescent therapy modalities (e.g., CBT, DBT, play therapy, family therapy).

• Experience with psychological assessment and testing.

• Bilingual proficiency in Spanish, Mandarin, or other languages prevalent in Manhattan schools.

We are currently looking for the following full-time Mental Health Counselor positions in Manhattan.

This is a full-time, school-day position with a schedule that aligns with the NYC DOE calendar. You will provide services on-site at one or more schools in Manhattan, with assignments determined by student needs. Hours/week are based on IESP/IEP mandates; caseload may fluctuate by assignment. Typically ~20-30 hours/week depending on placements.

$75/hr (1099).

• 1099 contractor role with fast, reliable payments

• Efficient admin and documentation workflows

• Supportive team with DOE compliance/scheduling help

• Collaborative network of NYC school-based providers

Please provide your resume and relevant NYS license/certification. Include (or note willingness to complete) NYC DOE fingerprinting and vendor status. Documentation of your doctoral degree in Psychology.

Knowledge Road is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for all contractors. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.