Manhattan Per Diem Therapist

New Alternatives for Children

2 days ago

United States$60000/hrMental Health Therapy

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

About the Role

Join New Alternatives for Children, Inc. as a Manhattan Per Diem Therapist in United States.

Key Responsibilities

person or by telephone and with follow

Requirements

Must have an LCSW, LMSW, LMFT or LMHC and be knowledgeable about trauma-informed care.

At least one year of applicable experience in children's mental health or related area, working with children and families.

Must follow safety precautions needed to protect child population.

Must be willing to work in clients' homes and communities.

Work Schedule

per-diem schedule.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join New Alternatives for Children, Inc. as a Manhattan Per Diem Therapist.

Key Skills

PsychotherapyCrisis interventionTreatment planningTrauma-informed careCase managementClinical assessmentFamily counselingBehavioral healthChild welfareDocumentationMedicaid billingCultural competencyConflict resolutionCommunicationInterpersonal skillsPsychoeducation

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Overview

This Manhattan Per Diem Therapist position at New Alternatives for Children includes the following lifestyle factors: no on-call duties, no weekend requirements. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

Mental Health Therapy — Psychologist Career Context

This Mental Health Therapy position at New Alternatives for Children is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Psychotherapy, Crisis intervention, Treatment planning, Trauma-informed care, Case management, Clinical assessment, Family counseling, Behavioral health. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Mental Health Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: The therapist will conduct comprehensive clinical assessments, develop individualized treatment plans, and provide psychotherapy and crisis intervention services to children and families. They are also responsible for maintaining accurate documentation for Medicaid billing and participating in regul...

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