Bilingual Part-Time School Based Counselor; LMSW​/LCAT​/LMHC

Overview

Counseling In Schools (CIS) is a dynamic community-based organization founded in 1986 with a mission to promote the emotional and social growth of children so that they can thrive in school and succeed in life. For nearly 40 years, CIS has created and fostered relationships with local schools, homeless shelters, and communities to enable New York City’s children to thrive—academically, socially, and emotionally.

Our expert team includes licensed mental health and youth development professionals who fully integrate into the community, providing programs that equip children, families, teachers, and administrators with the right tools for preventing and coping with the challenges they face. We envision and work toward a bright future, full of possibilities, where each child can flourish and reach their full potential.

CIS is seeking applicants for a Part-time position (3 days per week) as a School-based counselor providing individual and group counseling, as well as overall support services to students and their families in a public elementary school setting in Brooklyn, NY.

• Provide individual counseling to students.
• Offer group counseling sessions as part of a broader support program.
• Provide overall support services to students and their families within the school setting.
• Collaborate with school staff, families, and community partners to support student well-being and learning.

• Master s Level Degree in Creative Arts Therapy, Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, or related mental health field.
• Experience and familiarity with clinical documentation (records are both written and digital).
• Professional written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organization, time management, and multi-tasking abilities.
• Self-starter, takes initiative, motivated.
• Works collaboratively in a team-based setting.
• Experience in school-based programs preferred.
• Experience in crisis intervention and de-escalation preferred.
• Experience in restorative practices is a plus.

• This position is part-time, 3 days a week, in-person in Brooklyn, NY 11211.
• Fluent in Spanish preferred.

Required: Master s Level Degree in Creative Arts Therapy, Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, or related mental health field.

• Paid Time Off (PTO): 12 plus days of PTO (depending on scheduled work days) plus paid holidays.
• Health Care Coverage:
  Fully company-sponsored plan with other options for medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Transit Check Program:
  Pre-tax transit benefits to cover transportation expenses.
• 401(k) Plan:
  Company-sponsored 401(k) with employer contributions.
• Life Insurance:
  Coverage to provide financial support for loved ones.
• Referral Bonuses:
  Refer a friend or colleague and receive a bonus when they join CIS.

Benefits are subject to change.

This position is a part-time 3 days a week, 12-month position which reports to a school site and follows the annual NYC public school schedule. Compensation:
Salary - $35K-38K, commensurate with experience.