Overview

Counseling in Schools (CIS) is seeking applicants for a bilingual Spanish-speaking Master’s Level Social Worker, Art Therapist or Mental Health Counselor (LMSW/ LCSW/LMHC) for New York City schools located in Brooklyn (Elementary, Middle School, and High School). 

Applicants will have a Master’s Degree in one of the following: Creative Arts Therapy, Social Worker, Mental Health Counseling or related Masters Degree. CIS is currently interviewing for full-time positions in Brooklyn. CIS provides regular clinical supervision, professional development, and hours toward licensure to it’s staff. Applicants should reference in their cover letter: their preference(s) for elementary, middle or a high school program, and in which borough(s) they will work and identify languages spoken other than English.

Qualifications:

  • Bilingual in Spanish – ability to conduct sessions and outreach in Spanish. 
  • Master’s Level Degree, in Creative Arts Therapy, Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, or related mental health field.
  • New grads encouraged to apply. Clinical supervision and hours toward licensure are available.
  • 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.

Additional Info:

  • This position is full-time and in-person in Brooklyn, NY
  • Salary is 57 – 65K; position reports to the school from September through June, following NYC DOE calendar