Behavioral Health Clinician Jobs in New York
Behavioral Health Clinician jobs in New York are among the most active in the country, with strong demand concentrated in community mental health centers, hospital systems, managed care organizations, and school-based programs at every level from entry-level case managers through licensed clinical supervisors. New York City, Albany, and Buffalo are the largest hiring hubs, and well-established employers such as Northwell Health, NYC Health and Hospitals, and Behavioral Health Community Network consistently recruit for these roles. The most in-demand specialties include substance use disorder counseling, crisis intervention, and integrated care for co-occurring conditions. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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The Jewish Board’s Community Behavioral Health treatment programs provide compassionate, high quality, evidence-based services to individuals and families in the communities we serve. Our staff use a culturally affirming, person centered approach to help individuals and their families develop skills and resources to improve overall functioning, to instill hope, and to strengthen resiliency. Our programs work closely with community partners to address health disparities in our neighborhoods while also celebrating the strengths and resilience of our communities.
POSITION OVERVIEW:
The Social Worker will provide culturally competent and sensitive clinical care in an OMH licensed outpatient PROS Program. This program treats individuals across the developmental spectrum who presents with behavioral health issues. The interventions include: evaluations; individual, group and/or family therapy; case management; and crisis interventions.
KEY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Participate in the continuing interdisciplinary evaluation of individual clients for the purpose of beginning, monitoring and providing culturally competent therapy to clients.
- Individualize and understand the needs of the client and the client’s family or support network in relation to each other.
- Identify appropriate treatment or service providers and facilitate client referrals to internal and external and/or linkage program.
- Perform individual or group psychotherapy; long or short term depending on client's need and diagnosis.
- Establish client goals and assess the client’s success in meeting those goals. To continue changes or recommend changes in treatment strategy depending on ongoing client assessment.
- May run specialized groups.
- Provides all necessary notes, progress notes, written assessments and other paperwork as required.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Strong clinical direct practice skills and knowledge of evidenced based practices
- Strong communication skills, ability to collaborate well in a multi-disciplinary team
Master’s degree in counseling, creative arts, or social work from an accredited program AND a New York State License or limited permit in Mental Health Counseling (LMHC); Creative Arts Therapy (LCAT), or social work (LMSW) required.
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED/LANGUAGE PREFERENCE:
- Fluency in a second language is preferred.
- Experience treating children or adolescents is preferred.
- Experience with documenting in electronic health records and using Microsoft Office software
- Experience with tele mental health platforms are a plus
- The candidate should be able to read paper and electronic documents and perform significant data entry into various computer programs.
- The work environment involves no physical risk or hazardous conditions.
- To perform the essential functions of this job, the candidate is routinely required to sit (90% of the time) and stand (10% of the time)
The Jewish Board’s Community Behavioral Health treatment programs provide compassionate, high quality, evidence-based services to individuals and families in the communities we serve. Our staff use a culturally affirming, person centered approach to help individuals and their families develop skills and resources to improve overall functioning, to instill hope, and to strengthen resiliency. Our programs work closely with community partners to address health disparities in our neighborhoods while also celebrating the strengths and resilience of our communities.
POSITION OVERVIEW:
The Social Worker will provide culturally competent and sensitive clinical care in an OMH licensed outpatient PROS Program. This program treats individuals across the developmental spectrum who presents with behavioral health issues. The interventions include: evaluations; individual, group and/or family therapy; case management; and crisis interventions.
KEY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Participate in the continuing interdisciplinary evaluation of individual clients for the purpose of beginning, monitoring and providing culturally competent therapy to clients.
- Individualize and understand the needs of the client and the client’s family or support network in relation to each other.
- Identify appropriate treatment or service providers and facilitate client referrals to internal and external and/or linkage program.
- Perform individual or group psychotherapy; long or short term depending on client's need and diagnosis.
- Establish client goals and assess the client’s success in meeting those goals. To continue changes or recommend changes in treatment strategy depending on ongoing client assessment.
- May run specialized groups.
- Provides all necessary notes, progress notes, written assessments and other paperwork as required.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Strong clinical direct practice skills and knowledge of evidenced based practices
- Strong communication skills, ability to collaborate well in a multi-disciplinary team
Master’s degree in counseling, creative arts, or social work from an accredited program AND a New York State License or limited permit in Mental Health Counseling (LMHC); Creative Arts Therapy (LCAT), or social work (LMSW) required.
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED/LANGUAGE PREFERENCE:
- Fluency in a second language is preferred.
- Experience treating children or adolescents is preferred.
- Experience with documenting in electronic health records and using Microsoft Office software
- Experience with tele mental health platforms are a plus
- The candidate should be able to read paper and electronic documents and perform significant data entry into various computer programs.
- The work environment involves no physical risk or hazardous conditions.
- To perform the essential functions of this job, the candidate is routinely required to sit (90% of the time) and stand (10% of the time)
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What New York Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in behavioral health clinician jobs across New York.
- Active New York State license such as LCSW, LMHC, LMFT, or LCAT
- Master's degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or a related clinical field
- Experience conducting diagnostic assessments and developing individualized treatment plans
- Proficiency with electronic health records platforms used in outpatient or inpatient settings
- Demonstrated knowledge of evidence-based modalities such as CBT, DBT, or motivational interviewing
- Ability to work with diverse populations across multiple diagnostic categories and age groups
Behavioral Health Clinician Jobs in New York: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a behavioral health clinician in New York?
Becoming a behavioral health clinician in New York starts with earning a master's degree in a clinical discipline such as social work, mental health counseling, or marriage and family therapy. After graduation, you apply for licensure through the New York State Education Department, which oversees credentials including the LCSW, LMHC, and LMFT. Each license requires supervised post-degree hours and a passing score on the relevant national licensing exam before full independent practice is granted.
Which companies hire behavioral health clinicians in New York?
Employers hiring behavioral health clinicians in New York right now include Metropolitan Center for Mental Health, The Jewish Board, and Optum, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. New York's size and density of public health infrastructure mean that large hospital systems, federally qualified health centers, and nonprofit community agencies are consistently among the steadiest sources of open positions.
Which New York cities have the most behavioral health clinician jobs?
New York, Bronx, and Staten Island are the New York cities with the most behavioral health clinician openings, driven by the concentration of hospital networks, community mental health centers, and managed care organizations headquartered in and around those metros. New York City alone accounts for a substantial share of statewide demand given the scale of its public health system and the density of private behavioral health providers operating across its five boroughs.
Are there remote behavioral health clinician jobs in New York?
Yes, and more than most clinical fields, because telehealth has become a well-established delivery model for outpatient therapy and care coordination. About 63% of behavioral health clinician openings tied to New York are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting how broadly providers have adopted virtual platforms since they became standard practice. Roles focused on individual therapy, case management, and utilization review tend to be the most amenable to fully remote arrangements.
How can I get hired as a behavioral health clinician in New York with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying for a pre-licensed clinician or clinical associate role while completing your supervised hours toward full licensure. Large New York employers such as NYC Health and Hospitals and Northwell Health hire at the pre-licensed level, and many nonprofit community mental health centers in the city actively recruit recent graduates and pair them with clinical supervisors. Lateral entry from adjacent roles such as case manager, crisis counselor, or peer support specialist is also common, and having a provisional LMSW or LMHCA credential issued by the New York State Education Department gives candidates a clear competitive edge.
Where can I find and apply to behavioral health clinician jobs in New York?
You can find and apply to behavioral health clinician jobs in New York on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers hiring across the state right now. Search the listings, find roles that match your license level, specialty, and preferred location, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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