Mental Health Counselor

Responsibilities

• Provide direct individual and group counseling services to students as mandated by IESP/IEP
• Address social, emotional, and behavioral concerns including anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, and autism
• Conduct psychological assessments and evaluations to inform treatment planning
• Develop and implement evidence-based treatment plans tailored to student needs
• Collaborate with parents, teachers, school administrators, and mental health professionals
• Maintain meticulous documentation in accordance with DOE regulations and HIPAA requirements
• Participate in IESP/IEP meetings to offer psychological insights and recommendations

Requirements

• NYS license as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)
• Master's degree in Mental Health Counseling, Clinical Psychology, or a related field
• Minimum of 2 years of experience providing psychological services for children and adolescents
• Proficiency with electronic documentation systems and teletherapy platforms
• NYC DOE fingerprinting and vendor status (or willingness to obtain)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a school-based setting or educational environment
• Specialized training in child and adolescent therapy modalities (CBT, DBT, play therapy, family therapy)
• Experience with psychological assessment and testing
• Bilingual proficiency in Spanish, Mandarin, or other languages prevalent in Brooklyn

About the Company

Knowledge Road provides critical psychological services to students in NYC Department of Education (DOE) schools, helping children and adolescents navigate complex emotional and behavioral challenges through evidence-based interventions.