In-Home Mental Health Support Specialist

Do you want to make a meaningful impact?

At Lodestar Children’s Services, we believe in creating meaningful, lasting change for youth navigating mental health challenges. We’re seeking compassionate, dedicated individuals to join our team and help young people build essential life skills while strengthening their connection to their communities.

We’re looking for team members who are critical thinkers, effective problem solvers, and strong communicators who thrive in collaborative environments.

See what our employees have to say about working at Lodestar: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MUOry0iDsT4

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1, strengths-based support to youth in home and community settings
• Implement individualized service plans focused on skill-building and goal attainment
• Support development of coping strategies, emotional regulation, and problem-solving skills
• Facilitate positive communication between youth, families, and support systems
• Collaborate with supervisors and multidisciplinary team members to ensure coordinated care
• Maintain timely and accurate documentation (session notes, treatment plans, updates)
• Participate in supervision, training, and team meetings
• Communicate effectively with caregivers and collaterals to support consistency of care
• Adhere to all program guidelines, confidentiality standards, and state regulations

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred (experience may be considered in place of degree)
• Preferred: 1+ year experience working with youth in a human services field
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills
• Valid driver’s license, reliable vehicle (Long Island only), and auto insurance
• Ability to pass all required background checks (fingerprinting & SCR)

Compensation:

• $27–$30/hour (service rate during 2-month probation)
• $30–$33/hour after probation (based on services provided)
• $24/hour non-billable (training, supervision, treatment plans) during probation
• $28.50/hour non-billable after probation

Advanced Rate:

• $46/hour (post-probation) for candidates with a Master’s degree (social work/psychology) + 1 year of relevant experience.

Compensation follows a per-diem model.

Schedule

• Minimum commitment: ~10 hours/week
• Ideal availability: 2–3 weekdays between 2:00 PM – 8:00 PM
• Weekend availability is a plus
• Flexible scheduling based on your availability and client needs

As most of our clients are school-aged, services are primarily scheduled after school hours (2:00 PM – 8:00 PM).

Morning and daytime hours are generally not available Monday-Friday.

Why Join Lodestar?

• Make a lasting impact on children and families
• Supportive, mission-driven culture
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Flexible scheduling and meaningful work
• Opportunities for growth within the organization

Work Location:

• You will meet with clients within their homes and communities. Completing paperwork (notes, treatment plans), training and supervision will take place remotely.
• We serve Long Island, Queens, and Brooklyn and are actively hiring in most areas within these regions. While we do our best to match workers with their preferred locations, placements depend on client availability and need.

Lodestar Children’s Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Due to high application volume, not all applicants may receive a response.

How to Apply

Submit your resume (and optional cover letter) to:

Danielle Weill, Program Director

Dweill@lodestarcs.org

Learn more: www.lodestarcs.org

Pay: $27.00 - $46.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Application Question(s):

• Are you looking for per-diem (part time work)? Lodestar is exclusively hiring for per-diem/part-time work at this time.

Work Location: On the road