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 Cedar Knolls House Hard to Place Group Residence serves girls ages 16 to 21 who exhibit a wide range of emotional and behavioral challenges stemming from acute and/or chronic traumatization. All of the youth are referred by the Administration for Children’s Services. The Group Residence provides supervised living units and programs of therapeutic and recreational services that emphasize family interaction and strengthening of community support networks, as well as increasing independent living skills. The goal for all our youth is to transition them back to the community within a year of placement to a family member, significant adult connection, achieve housing, higher education, etc.
POSITION OVERVIEW:
The Behavioral Health Clinician is a key member of the therapeutic team at Cedar Knolls House. He/She/They are responsible for supplying necessary, culturally sensitive clinical interventions within the realm of the program. The Behavioral Health Clinician works closely with the division’s medical, milieu, psychiatric and psychology staff, to ensure appropriate evaluations and treatment interventions for the youth.
KEY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Meet with assigned residents for weekly sessions, engage and remain in contact with their parents, ensure home visits are conducted, vocational/ Educational, psychiatric, recreational services are provided.
- Identifying and providing access to specific concrete services and community resources
- Engage families in planning for service
- Identifying and providing access to specific concrete services and community services
- Advocate, as necessary, with external resources such as mental health providers, treatment facility, FCLS, community members etc. on behalf of the residents
- Provide individual, family, and group counseling both on-site at Cedar Knolls House for young ladies 16-21 years old.
- Liaise between program, family court, ACS, case planners, youth’s family members, and relevant community members.
- Attend other planned ACS and school conferences, as well as court hearings.
- Participate in weekly team meetings and may lead the meeting on occasion. Prepare integrative treatment plan, based on all assessments from the other professionals. Ensure follow-up as necessary from meetings.
- Conduct meetings to ensure proper treatment, progress in program and coordination of goals.
- Provide psychoeducation and intervention support to Direct Support Professionals.
- Work with Direct Support Professionals to enhance communication and cooperation between them and consumer families.
- Provide crisis intervention, as needed.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Complete paperwork, including case notes, FASPs, PHR’s and court reports, in a timely manner.
- Complete psychosocial assessment within the first 30 days of youth’s admission.
- Participate in audit preparation.
- Commitment to recovery-oriented trauma-informed practice
- Embraces youth-guided family-driven care
- Promotes teamwork
- Takes initiative
- Liaise between department staff and middle managers/administration
- Good interpersonal communication and collaboration skills
- Solution Focused
- Uses Data to Inform & Guide Practice
- Values and Demonstrates Cultural Competency
- Values professional development and participation in clinical supervision and training
- License Master’s in Social Work (LMSW), License Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) or Licensed Creative Arts Therapist (LCAT) with a minimum of one year of relevant experience with similar population,
- Valid Driver’s License preffered.
- Spanish speaking a plus.
- Knowledge of electronic Health record systems or CONNECTIONS preferred.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Outlook and Word.
- Aptitude for learning new systems and application software Experience with documenting in electronic health records and using Microsoft Office software.
- Experience with telemental health platforms a plus.
- Travel in the community with residents utilizing agency vehicle.
- Engage in physical activities with the youth.
- Walk up and downs stairs.
- The candidate should be able to read paper and electronic documents and perform significant data entry into various computer programs.
- Generous paid time off in addition to paid agency holidays and 15 sick days
- Affordable and high-quality medical/dental/vision plans
- Tuition assistance and educational loan forgiveness
- Free continuing education opportunities
- 403(b) retirement benefits and a pension
- Flexible spending accounts for health and transportation
- 27/7 Accessible Employee Assistance Program
- Life and disability insurance
The Jewish Board delivers innovative, high-quality, and compassionate mental health and social services to over 45,000 New Yorkers each year. We are unique in serving everyone from infants and their families to children, teens, and adults. We are proud to employ and serve people of all religions, races, cultural backgrounds, gender expressions, and sexual orientations. We are committed to building diverse, equitable, and inclusive teams to help support our mission, and we strongly encourage candidates from historically marginalized backgrounds to apply to work with us.
More on Equal Opportunity:
We are an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
The Cedar Knolls House Hard to Place Group Residence serves girls ages 16 to 21 who exhibit a wide range of emotional and behavioral challenges stemming from acute and/or chronic traumatization. All of the youth are referred by the Administration for Children’s Services. The Group Residence provides supervised living units and programs of therapeutic and recreational services that emphasize family interaction and strengthening of community support networks, as well as increasing independent living skills. The goal for all our youth is to transition them back to the community within a year of placement to a family member, significant adult connection, achieve housing, higher education, etc.
POSITION OVERVIEW:
The Behavioral Health Clinician is a key member of the therapeutic team at Cedar Knolls House. He/She/They are responsible for supplying necessary, culturally sensitive clinical interventions within the realm of the program. The Behavioral Health Clinician works closely with the division’s medical, milieu, psychiatric and psychology staff, to ensure appropriate evaluations and treatment interventions for the youth.
KEY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Meet with assigned residents for weekly sessions, engage and remain in contact with their parents, ensure home visits are conducted, vocational/ Educational, psychiatric, recreational services are provided.
- Identifying and providing access to specific concrete services and community resources
- Engage families in planning for service
- Identifying and providing access to specific concrete services and community services
- Advocate, as necessary, with external resources such as mental health providers, treatment facility, FCLS, community members etc. on behalf of the residents
- Provide individual, family, and group counseling both on-site at Cedar Knolls House for young ladies 16-21 years old.
- Liaise between program, family court, ACS, case planners, youth’s family members, and relevant community members.
- Attend other planned ACS and school conferences, as well as court hearings.
- Participate in weekly team meetings and may lead the meeting on occasion. Prepare integrative treatment plan, based on all assessments from the other professionals. Ensure follow-up as necessary from meetings.
- Conduct meetings to ensure proper treatment, progress in program and coordination of goals.
- Provide psychoeducation and intervention support to Direct Support Professionals.
- Work with Direct Support Professionals to enhance communication and cooperation between them and consumer families.
- Provide crisis intervention, as needed.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Complete paperwork, including case notes, FASPs, PHR’s and court reports, in a timely manner.
- Complete psychosocial assessment within the first 30 days of youth’s admission.
- Participate in audit preparation.
- Commitment to recovery-oriented trauma-informed practice
- Embraces youth-guided family-driven care
- Promotes teamwork
- Takes initiative
- Liaise between department staff and middle managers/administration
- Good interpersonal communication and collaboration skills
- Solution Focused
- Uses Data to Inform & Guide Practice
- Values and Demonstrates Cultural Competency
- Values professional development and participation in clinical supervision and training
- License Master’s in Social Work (LMSW), License Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) or Licensed Creative Arts Therapist (LCAT) with a minimum of one year of relevant experience with similar population,
- Valid Driver’s License preffered.
- Spanish speaking a plus.
- Knowledge of electronic Health record systems or CONNECTIONS preferred.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Outlook and Word.
- Aptitude for learning new systems and application software Experience with documenting in electronic health records and using Microsoft Office software.
- Experience with telemental health platforms a plus.
- Travel in the community with residents utilizing agency vehicle.
- Engage in physical activities with the youth.
- Walk up and downs stairs.
- The candidate should be able to read paper and electronic documents and perform significant data entry into various computer programs.
- Generous paid time off in addition to paid agency holidays and 15 sick days
- Affordable and high-quality medical/dental/vision plans
- Tuition assistance and educational loan forgiveness
- Free continuing education opportunities
- 403(b) retirement benefits and a pension
- Flexible spending accounts for health and transportation
- 27/7 Accessible Employee Assistance Program
- Life and disability insurance
The Jewish Board delivers innovative, high-quality, and compassionate mental health and social services to over 45,000 New Yorkers each year. We are unique in serving everyone from infants and their families to children, teens, and adults. We are proud to employ and serve people of all religions, races, cultural backgrounds, gender expressions, and sexual orientations. We are committed to building diverse, equitable, and inclusive teams to help support our mission, and we strongly encourage candidates from historically marginalized backgrounds to apply to work with us.
More on Equal Opportunity:
We are an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
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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 Urban Health Plan, Metropolitan Center for Mental Health, and The Jewish Board, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 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?
Bronx, New York, and Albany 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 October 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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