Mental Health Therapist Jobs in New York
Mental Health Therapist jobs in New York represent one of the most active markets in the country, with sustained demand across community mental health centers, hospital systems, private practice networks, and school-based programs, at every level from newly licensed clinician to senior clinical supervisor. New York City, Albany, and Buffalo anchor the largest concentrations of openings, with major employers such as Northwell Health, NYC Health + Hospitals, and Columbia University Irving Medical Center consistently hiring. Telehealth-focused therapy, trauma-informed care, and substance use counseling are the specialties drawing the most consistent interest from New York employers. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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JOB TITLE: Licensed Therapist (LMSW, Bilingual)
REPORTS TO: CCBHC Program Director
DEPARTMENT: CCBHC
LOCATION: ONSITE
We believe that in-person operations are the best way to serve our clients, both directly and through essential operational support. This position requires in-person attendance with a team at 1 Brooklyn clinic location with some travel in support of the CCBHC Project.
Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) Core Services includes:
- Crisis mental health services including 24-hour mobile crisis teams, emergency crisis intervention, and crisis stabilization
- Screening, assessment, and diagnosis including risk assessment
- Patient-Centered treatment planning or similar processes, including risk assessment and crisis planning
- Outpatient mental health and substance use services
- Outpatient clinic primary care screening and monitoring of key health indicators and health risk
- Targeted case management
- Psychiatric rehabilitation services
- Peer support, counselor services, and family support services
- Intensive community-based mental health care for members of the armed forces & veterans
SUMMARY
Experienced adult mental health bilingual therapist needed for new CCBHC program dedicated to integrating mental health, substance use and medical care. Program will provide care coordination, mobile crisis intervention and ongoing treatment in mental health, medical health and substance use in the Coney Island community. The licensed therapist must conduct intake, evaluation and individual psychotherapy. The person must practice person-centered care, participate in multi-disciplinary team goal setting and reviews, document treatment needs and activities in client record, and continuously assess for risk, including but not limited to suicide. Requirements include attending supervision and training sessions and completing documentation of individual therapy services.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
- Provide bilingual individual therapy to adults with severe and persistent mental illness aimed at identifying and achieving person-centered goals maintaining overall wellness with positive and adaptive coping skills.
- Conduct risk assessments, including but not limited to risk to self and others.
- Provision of services that are OMH compliant and in line with standards of care for CCBHC services.
- Maintain collaborative and compliant documentation that meets OMH and organizational expectations.
- Actively participate on an interdisciplinary team and support CCBHC core service.
- Participate in person-centered treatment planning, including risk assessment and crisis planning.
- Provide DSM diagnostic assessment and treatment plan and make appropriate recommendations and referrals and document all activities in accordance with regulatory agencies policy and procedures.
- Conduct regular collateral follow up with treatment partners as clinically indicated and as directed by your immediate supervisor or the CCBHC Director of Mental Health services.
- Work closely with clients to develop a person-centered treatment plan that addresses mental health co-morbidity treatment, including improving adherence to recommended treatment.
- Evaluate and provide therapeutic interventions in individuals and in groups using evidenced-based practices.
- Complete all paperwork requirements and statistical reporting to ensure program compliance with applicable intergovernmental oversight agencies.
- Maintain accurate and complete records as required.
- Attend all required management and staff meetings and complete all CCBHC and organizational trainings.
Experience:
- 2 years, preferred, clinical experience with assessment and individual therapy
- Experience working with adults
- Experience with peer engagement, preferred
- Knowledgeable regarding the psychosocial aspects of illness and health
- Proficient with word processing, electronic health records, and electronic communications
- Well-organized with strong time management skills
- Enthusiasm and self-motivation regarding identifying client needs and obtaining related resources
- Able to work independently and as a member of a team
- Excellent interpersonal skills, including being able to maintain a professional temperament with both clients and colleagues
- Excellent psychotherapy skills
- Able to meet program standards in documenting in client records
- Ability to work with challenging clients
- Comfortable and competent working with racially, culturally, religiously and ethnically, linguistically, differently abled diverse communities, including but not limited to BIPOC and LGBTQ+ communities
- We need coverage from Sunday through Thursday, including some evening shifts
- Spanish-speaking preferred
QUALIFICATIONS
- Master’s Degree in Social Work (LMSW)
- Licensed in New York, LMSW, LMHC, or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
BENEFITS WE OFFER:
- Medical including Dental and Vision
- Cafeteria Plans: FSA, Dependent child care plan, qualified transportation plan
- Up to 3% 401k Profit Sharing plan automatic contribution for eligible employees
- 401k Additional 4% match of your contribution from your salary
- Employee Assistant Program Services (EAP)
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Referral Bonus for qualifying positions
Interborough is an EEO employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regards to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veterans’ status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state and/or local law and encourage women, veterans and other minorities to apply.
Interborough Developmental and Consultation Center is committed to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) in the workplace. We believe that DEIB is united to every community.
IDCCWB
Pay: $95,000.00 - $99,750.00 per year
Language:
- Spanish (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- LMSW, LCSW or LMHC (Required)
Work Location: In person
JOB TITLE: Licensed Therapist (LMSW, Bilingual)
REPORTS TO: CCBHC Program Director
DEPARTMENT: CCBHC
LOCATION: ONSITE
We believe that in-person operations are the best way to serve our clients, both directly and through essential operational support. This position requires in-person attendance with a team at 1 Brooklyn clinic location with some travel in support of the CCBHC Project.
Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) Core Services includes:
- Crisis mental health services including 24-hour mobile crisis teams, emergency crisis intervention, and crisis stabilization
- Screening, assessment, and diagnosis including risk assessment
- Patient-Centered treatment planning or similar processes, including risk assessment and crisis planning
- Outpatient mental health and substance use services
- Outpatient clinic primary care screening and monitoring of key health indicators and health risk
- Targeted case management
- Psychiatric rehabilitation services
- Peer support, counselor services, and family support services
- Intensive community-based mental health care for members of the armed forces & veterans
SUMMARY
Experienced adult mental health bilingual therapist needed for new CCBHC program dedicated to integrating mental health, substance use and medical care. Program will provide care coordination, mobile crisis intervention and ongoing treatment in mental health, medical health and substance use in the Coney Island community. The licensed therapist must conduct intake, evaluation and individual psychotherapy. The person must practice person-centered care, participate in multi-disciplinary team goal setting and reviews, document treatment needs and activities in client record, and continuously assess for risk, including but not limited to suicide. Requirements include attending supervision and training sessions and completing documentation of individual therapy services.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
- Provide bilingual individual therapy to adults with severe and persistent mental illness aimed at identifying and achieving person-centered goals maintaining overall wellness with positive and adaptive coping skills.
- Conduct risk assessments, including but not limited to risk to self and others.
- Provision of services that are OMH compliant and in line with standards of care for CCBHC services.
- Maintain collaborative and compliant documentation that meets OMH and organizational expectations.
- Actively participate on an interdisciplinary team and support CCBHC core service.
- Participate in person-centered treatment planning, including risk assessment and crisis planning.
- Provide DSM diagnostic assessment and treatment plan and make appropriate recommendations and referrals and document all activities in accordance with regulatory agencies policy and procedures.
- Conduct regular collateral follow up with treatment partners as clinically indicated and as directed by your immediate supervisor or the CCBHC Director of Mental Health services.
- Work closely with clients to develop a person-centered treatment plan that addresses mental health co-morbidity treatment, including improving adherence to recommended treatment.
- Evaluate and provide therapeutic interventions in individuals and in groups using evidenced-based practices.
- Complete all paperwork requirements and statistical reporting to ensure program compliance with applicable intergovernmental oversight agencies.
- Maintain accurate and complete records as required.
- Attend all required management and staff meetings and complete all CCBHC and organizational trainings.
Experience:
- 2 years, preferred, clinical experience with assessment and individual therapy
- Experience working with adults
- Experience with peer engagement, preferred
- Knowledgeable regarding the psychosocial aspects of illness and health
- Proficient with word processing, electronic health records, and electronic communications
- Well-organized with strong time management skills
- Enthusiasm and self-motivation regarding identifying client needs and obtaining related resources
- Able to work independently and as a member of a team
- Excellent interpersonal skills, including being able to maintain a professional temperament with both clients and colleagues
- Excellent psychotherapy skills
- Able to meet program standards in documenting in client records
- Ability to work with challenging clients
- Comfortable and competent working with racially, culturally, religiously and ethnically, linguistically, differently abled diverse communities, including but not limited to BIPOC and LGBTQ+ communities
- We need coverage from Sunday through Thursday, including some evening shifts
- Spanish-speaking preferred
QUALIFICATIONS
- Master’s Degree in Social Work (LMSW)
- Licensed in New York, LMSW, LMHC, or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
BENEFITS WE OFFER:
- Medical including Dental and Vision
- Cafeteria Plans: FSA, Dependent child care plan, qualified transportation plan
- Up to 3% 401k Profit Sharing plan automatic contribution for eligible employees
- 401k Additional 4% match of your contribution from your salary
- Employee Assistant Program Services (EAP)
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Referral Bonus for qualifying positions
Interborough is an EEO employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regards to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veterans’ status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state and/or local law and encourage women, veterans and other minorities to apply.
Interborough Developmental and Consultation Center is committed to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) in the workplace. We believe that DEIB is united to every community.
IDCCWB
Pay: $95,000.00 - $99,750.00 per year
Language:
- Spanish (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- LMSW, LCSW or LMHC (Required)
Work Location: In person
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Where New York roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Mental Health Therapist Job Market in New York
A snapshot from current New York openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Behavioral Health Practice Services5
- Jewish Board of Family and Children's Services5
- LifeStance Health5
- New York State Office of Mental Health4
- Nicholas H. Noyes Memorial Hospital4
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services39
- Education7
- Non-Profit & Social Services6
- Government & Public Sector3
- Consulting & Professional Services2
What New York Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in mental health therapist jobs across New York.
- Active New York State LCSW, LMHC, or LMFT license issued by NYSED required
- Master's degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or a related clinical field
- Experience providing individual, group, or family therapy in a clinical setting
- Proficiency with electronic health records systems such as Epic or Netsmart
- Ability to complete clinical documentation meeting New York Medicaid billing standards
- Bilingual Spanish-English skills strongly preferred for community-based New York positions
Mental Health Therapist Jobs in New York: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a mental health therapist in New York?
Becoming a mental health therapist in New York requires completing a master's degree in a qualifying field such as mental health counseling, social work, or marriage and family therapy, followed by supervised post-degree hours and a licensing exam. The New York State Education Department licenses therapists as an LMHC, LCSW, or LMFT depending on the degree program. Applicants must complete the required supervised experience hours and pass the relevant national licensure exam before practicing independently.
Which companies hire mental health therapists in New York?
Employers hiring mental health therapists in New York right now include Behavioral Health Practice Services, Jewish Board of Family and Children's Services, and LifeStance Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. New York's large integrated health systems, community mental health agencies, and school district contracts make it one of the more varied employer landscapes in the country.
Which New York cities have the most mental health therapist jobs?
Bronx, New York, and Rochester have the most mental health therapist openings in New York. New York City dominates the count because of the density of hospital systems, community mental health centers, and private group practices headquartered there, while Albany draws openings tied to state government behavioral health programs and Buffalo's demand is driven by its large federally qualified health centers and VA-affiliated facilities.
Are there remote mental health therapist jobs in New York?
Yes, and more than most clinical roles, because telehealth therapy is a well-established service model that does not require in-person contact for most talk-therapy work. About 37% of mental health therapist openings tied to New York are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting the state's mature telehealth infrastructure. Fully remote positions are most common in outpatient individual therapy, while intensive outpatient programs and school-based roles almost always require an on-site presence.
How can I get hired as a mental health therapist in New York with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying for a pre-licensed clinician or limited permit position while accruing supervised hours toward full licensure. Large New York employers such as NYC Health + Hospitals and community mental health networks operated through organizations like CCSI in Rochester regularly hire pre-licensed staff under a limited permit issued by NYSED. Adjacent roles such as case manager, care coordinator, or mental health technician are common lateral entry points, and completing your LMHC or LCSW limited permit before applying gives you a measurable edge over unlicensed candidates.
Where can I find and apply to mental health therapist jobs in New York?
You can find and apply to mental health therapist jobs in New York on Migrate Mate, which lists current New York openings updated regularly. Find the roles that fit your license level, specialty, and preferred location, then apply directly to each employer through the listing.
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