Careers at NYCFL

At the New York Center for Living, we are devoted to hiring individuals who share our value system. We believe in integrity, honesty, and a passion for helping others in relation to issues of adolescent substance abuse and mental health.

Are you a potential New York Center for Living employee?

Are you:

• Self-motivated
• A team player
• Passionate about recovery from addiction and mental health disorders
• Interested in working with young adults and adolescents
• Patient
• Trauma-informed
• Highly capable of taking on challenging tasks
• Family-oriented
• Capable of dealing with sensitive matters in a discreet manner

If you answered yes to all of these questions, you may have the necessary character traits to be involved with the outpatient care team at the New York Center for Living. We have several opportunities for new staff to join our team, including; leadership and medical roles, therapy positions, support worker positions, and financial roles.

Current Team Opportunities:

Primary Therapist

New York Center for Living (NCYFL) is seeking a licensed mental health therapist to join our multi-disciplinary treatment team to provide individual, group, and family therapy with adolescents, young adults, young professionals, and their families. Grounded in a family-centered and developmental model of assessment and treatment, we offer a wide spectrum of modalities for intervention. Services are provided both in-person and by telehealth. This full-time position provides ongoing clinical supervision, peer support, professional development, and offering a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

NYCFL is a private 501(c)3 outpatient treatment center providing a continuum of substance use and mental health services. Located in the heart of Manhattan, we provide a collegial and collaborative practice environment committed to the highest standards of clinical service.

Qualifications: The successful candidate will be an LMSW, LCSW, LMHC, Psy.D. or PhD level clinician with experience working with adolescents and young adults in a behavioral health setting. Prior experience in the field of substance abuse and experience treating adolescents or young adults with substance use is strongly preferred. Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, strong organizational skills, and experience using EMR systems are also required.

Job Type: Full-time  |  Pay: From $60,000.00 per year

To apply: Email careers@centerforliving.org a resume and cover letter and list the position in the Subject of the email.

Family Therapist – New York Center for Living, Inc. (two positions)

New York Center for Living (NCYFL) is seeking family therapist to join our multi-disciplinary treatment team to provide individual and family treatment with adolescents, young adults, young professionals, and families. Grounded in a family-centered and developmental model of assessment and treatment, NYCFL offers a spectrum of modalities of intervention. Services are provided both in-person and by telehealth. This full-time position provides ongoing clinical supervision, peer support, professional development, and offering a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

NYCFL is a private 501(c)3 outpatient treatment center providing a continuum of substance use and mental health services. Located in the heart of Manhattan, we provide a collegial and collaborative practice environment committed to the highest standards of clinical service.

Qualifications: The successful candidate will be a licensed or license-eligible MFT, LMFT, LMSW, LCSW, or LMHC clinician and family therapist with experience working with adolescents, young adults, and their families in a behavioral health setting. Prior experience in the field of substance abuse and experience treating adolescents or young adults with substance use is strongly preferred. Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, strong organizational skills, and experience using EMR systems are also required.

Job Type: Full-time |  Pay: From $60,000.00 per year

To apply: Email careers@centerforliving.org a resume and cover letter and list the position in the Subject of the email.

Team Roles:

Leadership and Medical Roles

Being one of New York’s most well-equipped facilities to deal with issues of mental health and substance abuse in young adults and adolescents, we are committed to hiring staff who are adequately experienced in these areas. Anyone with relevant knowledge, certifications, and work experience in this field is encouraged to contact us regarding employment opportunities.

Therapist

Therapist positions are often available at the New York Center for Living, but we do ask that those who apply have a special interest in working with young adults and adolescents. Therapists play a vital role in the recovery process, and support clients constantly in outpatient care. If you are a Therapist with a special interest in adolescent mental health and substance abuse issues, don’t hesitate to reach out regarding potential employment.

Becoming a Support Worker

Support worker positions also play an essential part in the recovery process at the New York Center for Living, and any relevant certifications are an asset. For support workers who are particularly focused on issues of young adults and adolescents, contact the New York Center for Living if you believe you would prove valuable to our team.

Financial Roles

Financial roles related to accounting, admissions, and donations through the foundation are often needed at the New York Center for Living. Those who qualify for these roles must have the relevant certification and work experience, as well as intend to commit to the position for the long-term.

EEO Statement:

New York Center for Living is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. New York Center for Living makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.