Careers
Fostering Mental Health in Our Communities and in Our Workplace
Our commitment and compassion for our community starts with a work environment in which our more than 500 staff members are treated with dignity and respect. “Caring for the caregiver” is crucial to our work, and we continually explore and introduce additional benefits, opportunities for connection with each other, and innovative ways in which we can support both personal and professional growth.
We are proud to be a multi-year recipient of Mental Health America’s Platinum Bell Seal for Workplace Mental Health, a distinction that recognizes Greater Mental Health of New York as an employer that strives to create a mental healthy workplace in which employees feel valued, supported, safe, and respected.
Our Pillars
Person-Centered
We use evidence-based practices to incorporate each individual’s needs, goals, and decisions into treatment plans to increase success. We encourage an individual’s independence and self-sufficiency through connection with community-based supports.
Trauma-Informed
Our practice recognizes the widespread impact of trauma in our society and its effects on individuals’ physical, mental, emotional, and social wellness journeys. With this in mind, we work to promote growth, resiliency, and recovery while not causing further harm.
Recovery-Oriented
Recovery is possible, and it looks different for everyone. Assisting individuals in defining their personal recovery goals and supporting their progress towards them is the basis of our work.
Our Workplace
Benefits
We foster a culture of inclusivity by recognizing and appreciating the different needs of staff and their families. We offer competitive wages and health care options, life-balance programs, robust retirement plans with employer contributions, professional development, wellness initiatives, and flexible work schedules. Our benefits package supports employees’ total well-being by helping them be their best and most productive selves.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Humility
At Greater Mental Health of New York, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Humility is recognizing, respecting, appreciating and, authentically valuing differences while fostering a fair environment with access to opportunities that is inviting, inclusive and open to continuous learning and improvement. Our Cultural Competence and Humility Committee (CCHC) ensures that the work of diversity, equity, inclusion and humility are, and remain, at the center of the work we do within Greater Mental Health of New York as an agency, side-by-side with the delivery of high-quality services.
Flexibility
At Greater Mental Health of New York, we prioritize the well-being of our employees and their families. With our range of flexible work schedules available for multiple positions, we pride ourselves on being one of the most family-friendly places to work. Whether you’re pursuing higher education or seeking a better integration of work and personal life, our flexible options ensure that you can thrive both personally and professionally.
Growth Opportunities
We cultivate a professional, yet personable working environment with room for career development and personal growth. We offer a variety of free continuing education opportunities to support the professional development of Licensed Master Social Workers (LMSW), Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSW), Licensed Mental Health Counselors (LMHC), and Psychologists (PsyD).
Greater Mental Health of New York welcomes applications based solely on an applicant’s qualifications. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation or disability or any other legally protected status. Respect and equal opportunity applies to all people. Demonstration of the knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform a job is the prime consideration in selecting a candidate for employment.