Employment Type: Full-Time
Schedule: 37.5 Hours / Week
Location: Forest Hills, Queens, NY
Department: Community Outreach Mental Health Promotion and Support (COMHPS)
Reports To: COMHPS Team Leader
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Remote Work Status: In-person with local travel
Compensation: $22 – $29 hourly
EEO Category: Paraprofessionals
Make a Difference in Queens Communities
Bleuler Psychotherapy Center is seeking a passionate and community-connected Community Wellness Specialist to join our COMHPS team. This is not a desk job – you’ll be actively engaging with individuals and families across Queens to promote mental wellness, facilitate access to care, and build strong, supportive connections. If you have a heart for public health and thrive working in diverse community settings, we want to hear from you.
What You’ll Do
- Conduct outreach using in-person, digital, and phone strategies targeting youth, young adults, and their support networks
- Represent Bleuler at community events, schools, houses of worship, and public forums
- Facilitate wellness activities, psychoeducational groups, and recreational events
- Provide brief counseling, screenings, referrals, and linkages for those in need
- Deliver public education and promote mental health resources across Queens neighborhoods
- Offer treatment-adjacent support including crisis de-escalation, stress management, academic/vocational navigation, and more
- Build trusted relationships with community-based organizations, local agencies, and families
- Complete accurate documentation and participate in required OMH and BPC trainings and meetings
What You’ll Bring
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Two years of experience or coursework in social work, mental health, human services, or public health
- Strong communication, cultural humility, and community knowledge of NYC neighborhoods
- Reliable, compassionate, adaptable, and mission-driven
- Bilingual or multilingual skills strongly preferred
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and comfortable with data tracking
- Must pass NYS Justice Center background clearance
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in a human services-related field
- Experience in trauma-informed care and community mental health
- NYC residents and individuals from highly impacted communities are strongly encouraged to apply
Why Join Bleuler
Bleuler Psychotherapy Center is a nonprofit mental health clinic serving Queens for over 75 years. As a Community Wellness Specialist, you’ll play a vital role in making mental health more accessible, less stigmatized, and more deeply embedded within the community. We offer:
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- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Basic life and long-term disability coverage
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Free parking and commuter benefits
- Professional development and training support
- Profit-sharing plan
Ready to Serve the Community?
If you’re energized by community engagement and passionate about breaking down barriers to mental health access, apply today and become part of a team that meets people where they are.