What are the responsibilities and job description for the Other Licensed Practitioner (OLP) - Behavioral Health position at Jemcare?
At JemCare, we are committed to providing compassionate, evidence-based behavioral health services to children and families. We believe in early and consistent intervention to support healthy development and improve outcomes for our members.
We are seeking Other Licensed Practitioners (OLPs) to join our growing team and provide behavioral health services to children and families experiencing developmental, behavioral, or emotional challenges.
OLPs play an important role in providing assessments, evaluations, therapy, and ongoing clinical support tailored to each child's individual needs. Providers will work closely with families, caregivers, schools, and interdisciplinary team members to ensure coordinated, person-centered care.
- Pay: $70.00 per hour
- Additional compensation is available for evaluations and reassessments.
- Schedule: Flexible
- Work Setting: Community-Based / In Person
Required NYS License
Candidates must possess one of the following New York State licenses:
- LCSW – Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- LMHC – Licensed Mental Health Counselor
- LMFT – Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
- LCAT – Licensed Creative Arts Therapist
- Licensed Psychologist
- Licensed Psychoanalyst
- LMSW – Licensed Master Social Worker under appropriate clinical supervision
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide therapeutic and diagnostic services to children and families
- Conduct behavioral health assessments and evaluations
- Develop individualized treatment plans based on each child's needs
- Provide ongoing therapy and clinical support
- Complete evaluations and reassessments as required
- Collaborate with families, caregivers, schools, and other service providers
- Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and case conferences
- Maintain timely, accurate, and Medicaid-compliant clinical documentation
- Follow agency policies, Medicaid requirements, and applicable professional standards
- Support children and families in achieving identified treatment goals
Qualifications:
- New York State license listed above
- Strong understanding of behavioral health principles, therapeutic techniques, and evidence-based practices
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to build rapport with children, families, and caregivers
- Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Ability to exercise independent clinical judgment
- Experience providing therapy or counseling services preferred
- Familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) systems is a plus
- Strong documentation and organizational skills
- Commitment to professional development and ethical clinical practice
Bilingual clinicians are strongly encouraged to apply.
Why Join JemCare:
- Meaningful work supporting children and families
- Supportive multidisciplinary team
- Professional growth and ongoing training
- Community-based service delivery
- Opportunities to provide services throughout New York City
If you are a licensed behavioral health professional passionate about supporting children and families, we encourage you to apply and join the JemCare team.
Salary : $70