Bilingual Bengali Mental Health Therapist

CounselorFull-Time

Listed compensation

$72.8K - $100K

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 4mo ago

Job Description

Company Description

About NYPCC

New York Psychotherapy and Counseling Center (NYPCC) is New York State’s largest community mental health clinic, serving more than 15,000 clients each month through accessible in-person and telehealth services. With over 50 years of experience, we remain deeply committed to clinical excellence and meaningful care for the communities we serve.

In 2025, NYPCC was recognized by City & State as both a Top Place to Work and a Top Mental Health Care Provider in New York, and we are proud to hold Mental Health America’s Platinum Bell Seal. These honors reflect our mission-driven culture and our strong emphasis on employee well-being, professional growth, and lasting impact.

Benefits of Working with Us

  • We Pay Down Your Student Loans!
  • Supervision is provided by our Licensed Clinicians; Your hours will count toward licensure
  • Productivity Bonus
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance is Paid for by NYPCC 100%
  • Paid Time Off and Company Paid Holidays
  • Annual Rate Increases
  • 403B Retirement Plan with Company Match
  • Continuing Education Opportunities Available
  • Professional Development through NYPCC Academy
  • Amazing Workplace Culture
  • NYPCC Health and Wellness Events
  • One Mental Health Day per quarter to focus on wellness

Job Description

Job Purpose:

This is a full-time position that will be located at our child and family mental health clinic located at: 2857 Linden Blvd., Brooklyn (East New York Area).

Responsibilities

  • Provide therapy to an ethnically and culturally diverse population of children, adolescents, and adults
  • Develop, implement, and review treatment plans
  • Write progress notes for all sessions conducted
  • Evaluate and assess clients
  • Maintain and update clinical records
  • Provide case management and/or crisis intervention
  • Attend clinical supervision and staff meetings
  • Perform other duties as assigned by Supervisor

Qualifications

  • Must be bilingual in both English and Bengali
  • Master's Degree from an accredited school in Social Work, or Mental Health Counseling is a must
  • LMSW, LCSW MHC, or LMHCs are welcome to apply
  • Outstanding engagement, interpersonal communication skills, and ability to work collaboratively with other disciplines, including clinical and clerical staff
  • Ability to manage time effectively to ensure documentation compliance
  • Exceptional writing skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Strong entrepreneurial work ethic
  • Dedication to workplace mentorship, education, and team-based care
  • Maintains a positive attitude and is friendly, upbeat, and has a great “can do” personality
  • Able to work well in a fast-paced environment
  • Adheres to professional ethics
  • Passionate about NYPCC’s mission and values
  • Additional Information
  • Salary: $72,800.00 - $100,000.00 per year
  • Compensation commensurate with experience and qualifications.
  • All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.

Screening Question Set: Therapist

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Bilingual BengaliTreatment PlanningClinical DocumentationTime ManagementCollaborative CarePatient Assessment

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Bilingual Bengali Mental Health Therapist at New York Psychotherapy and Counseling Center a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) — ranked against 8,033 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc.

Counselor Career Context

New York Psychotherapy and Counseling Center holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 79/100, 15 active listings.

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 52% are remote, 30% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$86k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $80k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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PSLF eligible
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Loan repayment
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 7.2
Better work-life than 80% of Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 8,033 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in New York

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$876k≈ 12.0× annual pay
Typical market rent
$4,154/mo≈ 68% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
40 min
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About New York Psychotherapy and Counseling Center

Hospitals and Health Care
Brooklyn, New York

Benefits & Perks

Student Loan Repayment
Supervision Toward Licensure
Productivity Bonus
Health Insurance (100% Paid)
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays