Licensed Mental Health Counselor; NY HELPS

Licensed Mental Health Counselor (NY HELPS)

Location:

Lansing, NY

Salary: $70,579.00 - $89,645.00 per year (Base pay range)

Department:
Office of Children and Family Services, New York State.

The LMHC reports to the Assistant Director for Treatment and provides direct clinical services to youth and their families or caregivers. The LMHC is a primary member of the youth’s support team, assisting the team in understanding youth holistically; conceptualizing behaviors directly related to the youth’s placement in the context of familial, community, cultural and developmental experiences. The LMHC continually assesses strengths and assets of youth and their caregivers to facilitate insight, cognitive, behavioral, emotional and spiritual growth/wellness.

Additional duties will be discussed during the interview.

• Licensed as a Mental Health Counselor in New York State.
• Must maintain a valid New York State license and registration.
• One year of permanent competitive or 55 B/C service in this title or a title eligible for 70.1 Transfer.
• Open to the public:
  This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide program (NY HELPS).
• For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, a non‑competitive appointment may be offered if eligibility criteria are met.

• Criminal Background Check (CBC) including State and federal Criminal History Record Checks.
• Screening against the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment (SCR).
• For Division of Juvenile Justice and Opportunities for Youth (DJJOY) prospective appointees, check against Staff Exclusion List (SEL).

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

The Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) is an equal opportunity employer. OCFS does not discriminate based upon age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, military or veteran status, sex, disability (including pregnancy‑related conditions), predisposing genetic characteristics, familial status, marital status, or status as a victim of domestic violence, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

All applicants must be dedicated to working in and sustaining an inclusive environment.