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Farmingdalenychamber

Licensed Mental Health Therapist (LMSW, LMHC, LCSW, LMFT, LCAT)

Farmingdalenychamber, New York, New York, us, 10261

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Licensed Mental Health Therapist (LMSW, LMHC, LCSW, LMFT, LCAT) Make a Meaningful Impact in Youth Mental Health

Lodestar is seeking compassionate and dedicated mental health clinicians to provide

in-home and community-based psychotherapy

to

children, adolescents, and young adults up to 21 years old . This role is ideal for clinicians who are passionate about meeting youth where they are—both emotionally and physically—to support mental wellness, emotional regulation, and healthy development.

Our services focus on

prevention, and treatment of mental health challenges , supporting youth who may be experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma-related symptoms, behavioral concerns, or difficulties with relationships and daily functioning. Services are delivered in the home and community to reduce barriers to care and promote meaningful, real-world skill development.

Job Description We are seeking compassionate and motivated

Per Diem Psychotherapists

to join our growing mental health team. This role is ideal for licensed or clinicians working under limited permits who are looking for flexible scheduling while providing high-quality, client-centered care.

Position Overview

Session Length:

60-minute weekly sessions

Setting:

In-home and community-based services

Service Areas:

Long Island, Queens, and Brooklyn

We are currently hiring clinicians across these regions to meet the needs of families in diverse communities. While Lodestar strives to match clinicians with clients in preferred locations, assignments may vary based on client need and availability.

Schedule Hours are based on family and clinician availability.

Ideal availability:

2:00 PM – 8:00 PM

(after-school hours)

Flexible scheduling makes this role well-suited for clinicians attending school or working other positions

Weekend availability is optional

Qualifications Applicants must hold a

Master’s or Doctoral degree

and one of the following credentials:

Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) or Master Social Worker Limited Permit (MSW-LP)

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)

or

MHC Limited Permit (MHC-LP)

Licensed Creative Arts Therapist (LCAT)

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)

Lodestar offers individual and group supervision that may be applied toward your required clinical hours.

Additional Requirements

Valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle (preferred for Long Island placements)

Successful completion of State Child Abuse Registry clearance, fingerprinting, criminal background checks, and other required screenings.

Compensation Licensed Clinicians:

$80.00 per service hour

$65.00 per service hour

Pay increases upon successful licensure

Why Work at Lodestar?

Meaningful, hands‑on mental health work with youth and families

Supportive clinical supervision for limited permit clinicians

Opportunity to develop strong clinical skills in community-based care

Resumes may be submitted directly to

Danielle Weill, Program Director, dweill@lodestarcs.org

Lodestar is an

Equal Opportunity Employer

and an

E-Verify participant . Due to the anticipated volume of applicants, only selected candidates will be contacted.

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