Community Wellness Specialist

Position Title: Community Wellness Specialist – Behavioral Health Outreach
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:

• Competitive salary
• Free on-site parking
• Paid training and supervision
• Opportunities for career growth within our expanding outreach teams

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.