+ Staff Psychiatrist / Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (Part-Time)

JOB LISTING: Staff Psychiatrist / Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (Part-Time)

DEPARTMENT: Clinic/Center

SUPERVISOR: Clinic Director

About Fresh Youth Initiatives (FYI): FYI is a dynamic community-based organization that partners with young people to develop their leadership and build their legacy. Founded in 1993, FYI supports the immigrant and first-generation youth of Washington Heights and Inwood to grow as healthy, successful, lifelong learners. FYI operates programs at four sites in Washington Heights and Inwood where 1,300 children in grades Pre-K to 12 participate in afterschool, weekend, and summer programs annually. Using a positive youth development model, FYI provides holistic, culturally responsive programming, including educational, social-emotional, service-learning, college and career access, and mental health services to youth as well as mental health and social services support to their families through an anti-oppression lens. With an annual budget of $4.3M and 70 staff members, FYI is continuing its growth trajectory to meet the needs of youth and families in the community. Employment at FYI offers opportunities for meaningful community impact, creativity, constructive teamwork, decision-making, and professional growth in a supportive, positive, fast-paced work environment that values staff wellness as part of community wellness.

Job Description: The Staff Psychiatrist or Staff Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner has medical and psychiatric responsibility in collaboration with the Clinical Director for the clinical work at the outpatient mental health clinic within the center. She/he/they conducts diagnostic interviews, medication evaluations, prescribes medication, prepares reports, and participates in diagnostic and treatment team conferences.

The Staff Psychiatrist or Staff Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner is a part-time position, approximately 5 hours per week to start, reporting to the Clinic director

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conducts diagnostic evaluations and assessments of children and adolescents, and of parents when necessary, and prepares a detailed report of their findings that is placed in the client’s file and shared with clinical team
• Participates in diagnostic and treatment team conferences
• Prescribes medication when indicated
• Provides treatment, supervision, consultation, or teaching if indicated and time permits
• Provides emergency consultation, at least by phone
• Carries out administrative duties related to the above tasks, such as dictation, writing letters, etc.
• Demonstrates awareness of systemic oppression and its influence
• Develops effective relationships with a culturally responsive lens with individuals, families, and groups
• Applies knowledge of individual and cultural diversity in practice
• Pursues professional development about individual and cultural responsiveness
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Clinic Director

Qualifications & Required Skills:

Staff Psychiatrist:

• Medical degree required, either MD or DO
• New York State Medical License required
• Completion of an approved 3-year residency in psychiatry

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner:

• Master’s Degree in Nursing with specialization in psychiatry
• New York State RN License required
• Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certificate required

Additional Qualifications:

• Certification or eligibility to be certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology or Nursing
• Bilingual required: candidates with strong communication skills in both English and Spanish are highly desirable

Timeline and Selection Process:

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis for an immediate start date.

How to Apply:

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to Betsy Elias, Recruitment Manager, at talent@freshyouth.org.

Compensation:

$200-250 hourly. Excellent benefits include 21 vacation days in the first 3 years with an increase to 24 days in the fourth year, 11 paid holidays, sick days, personal days; health plan, 403(b) or ROTH IRA option, compensated (external) professional development opportunities, and extensive agency-based PD. This position is qualified under the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

Posted Date: April 7, 2026

Start Date: Immediate

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+ Billing and Intake Coordinator (Part-Time)

JOB LISTING: Billing and Intake Coordinator (Part-Time)

DEPARTMENT: Clinic/Center

SUPERVISOR: Clinic Director

About Fresh Youth Initiatives (FYI): FYI is a dynamic community-based organization that partners with young people to develop their leadership and build their legacy. Founded in 1993, FYI supports the immigrant and first-generation youth of Washington Heights and Inwood to grow as healthy, successful, lifelong learners. FYI operates programs at four sites in Washington Heights and Inwood where 1,300 children in grades Pre-K to 12 participate in afterschool, weekend, and summer programs annually. Using a positive youth development model, FYI provides holistic, culturally responsive programming, including educational, social-emotional, service-learning, college and career access, and mental health services to youth as well as mental health and social services support to their families through an anti-oppression lens. With an annual budget of $4.3M and 70 staff members, FYI is continuing its growth trajectory to meet the needs of youth and families in the community. Employment at FYI offers opportunities for meaningful community impact, creativity, constructive teamwork, decision-making, and professional growth in a supportive, positive, fast-paced work environment that values staff wellness as part of community wellness.

Job Description: The Billing and Intake Coordinator is responsible for the management of billing regulations governing the New York State Medicaid/Medicare and Private Insurance Providers guidelines, interprets and applies frequent changes in program regulations to expedite applications and service provision.

The Billing and Intake Coordinator must have advanced knowledge of government, private, and commercial insurances and managed care and experience with Article 31 mental health billing and coding. Primary duties include but are not limited to: consistently follow up on unpaid claims utilizing monthly aging reports and filing appeals when appropriate to obtain maximum reimbursement.

Additionally, this position will oversee the recruitment, orientation, training and supervision of billing student interns to support with all billing and health administrative efforts within the clinic. Secondary duties include but are not limited to: data entry of all patient demographic, guarantor and insurance information, posting procedures and insurance/patient payments balance to daily deposits, internal communication with clinical mental health team regarding client insurance information. The Billing and Intake Coordinator will also support in the enrollment process of all incoming client accounts by verifying the insurance information for all newly enrolled clients, inputting all necessary insurance information into the FYI database system, and communicating internally to the mental health clinical team when a newly enrolled client’s insurance has been approved for the continuation of enrollment.

The Billing and Intake Coordinator is a part-time position, approximately 5-10 hours per week, reporting to the Clinic Director.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Computer experience is essential, including, but not limited to: practice management software, word processing and spreadsheet applications.
• Experience in CPT and ICD-9 coding; familiarity with medical terminology.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage relationships with various Insurance payers.
• Experience in filing claim appeals with insurance companies to ensure maximum entitled reimbursement.
• Responsible use of confidential information.
• Perform to company standards of compliance with policies and procedures.
• Ability to multi-task and work courteously and respectfully with fellow employees, clients and patients.

Detailed Work Activities

• Ensures all claims are submitted with a goal of zero errors.
• Verifies completeness and accuracy of all claims prior to submission with contracted Billing Company.
• Timely follow up on insurance claim denials, exceptions or exclusions.
• Meets deadlines.
• Oversees the re-credentialing of contracts with partnered insurance providers
• Reads and interpretes insurance explanation of benefits.
• Utilizes monthly aging accounts receivable reports to follow up on unpaid claims aged over 30 days. • Make necessary arrangements for medical and mental health records requests, completion of additional information requests, etc. as requested by insurance companies.
• Responds to inquiries from insurance companies, patients and providers.
• Regularly meets with Financial Manager and Billing Company to discuss and resolve reimbursement issues or billing obstacles.
• Regularly attends monthly staff meetings and continuing educational sessions as requested.
• Performs additional duties as requested by Supervisory or Management team.

Qualifications & Required Skills:

• Bachelor’s or Associate’s Degree required (in Healthcare Administration, Social Work, Psychology, Human Services or related field)
• 2 years of relevant experience in a social services organization
• Certified Professional Coder (CPC) certification through the American Academy of Professional Coders
• Bilingual preferred: strong English communication skills essential
• Able to listen non-judgmentally in order to build authentic relationships with parents and caregivers
• Experience leading workshops centered in strengthening interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in verifying eligibility for insurance claims
• Experience data collection databases
• Proficiency in verifying eligibility for insurance claims -- Assisting with insurance authorizations and contracts, familiarity with NCD or J codes
• Ability to explain the significance and benefits of enrollment in Children of Promise, NYC accepted health insurance plans once client’s have been enrolled and authorized by the program assistant.
• Must have solid understanding of CPT, modifiers, ICD-10, & HCPCS codes
• Must be able to utilize and supervise medical billing and coding interns to apply insurance web tools to check on patient eligibility, remittance status, and unpaid claims.
• Must be able to read and interpret payer guidelines and policies, including medical necessity and documentation requirements
• Must be able to utilize MS Outlook, Word, & Excel to perform job duties
• Must be familiar with HIPAA and patient privacy
• Must be familiar with collections, follow up and appeals processes

Timeline and Selection Process:

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis for an immediate start date.

How to Apply:

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to Betsy Elias, Recruitment Manager, at talent@freshyouth.org.

Compensation:

Starting salary range $23.00–$25.00 per hour, commensurate with skills and experience.

Posted Date: April 7, 2026

Start Date: Immediate

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+ Utilization Review Specialist (Part-Time)

JOB LISTING: Utilization Review Specialist (Part-Time)

DEPARTMENT: Clinic/Center

SUPERVISOR: Clinic Director

About Fresh Youth Initiatives (FYI): FYI is a dynamic community-based organization that partners with young people to develop their leadership and build their legacy. Founded in 1993, FYI supports the immigrant and first-generation youth of Washington Heights and Inwood to grow as healthy, successful, lifelong learners. FYI operates programs at four sites in Washington Heights and Inwood where 1,300 children in grades Pre-K to 12 participate in afterschool, weekend, and summer programs annually. Using a positive youth development model, FYI provides holistic, culturally responsive programming, including educational, social-emotional, service-learning, college and career access, and mental health services to youth as well as mental health and social services support to their families through an anti-oppression lens. With an annual budget of $4.3M and 70 staff members, FYI is continuing its growth trajectory to meet the needs of youth and families in the community. Employment at FYI offers opportunities for meaningful community impact, creativity, constructive teamwork, decision-making, and professional growth in a supportive, positive, fast-paced work environment that values staff wellness as part of community wellness.

Job Description: The Utilization Review Specialist is responsible for quality assurance of client documentation, utilization management and quality clinical documentation monitoring. The UR Specialist develops clinical documentation regulations and guidelines in accordance with the New York State Office of Mental Health, justifies clinical services and ensures that all clinical practices for children and families receiving services through FYI are appropriately documented and recorded within a timely manner.

The Utilization Review Specialist ensures that all clinical charts for documentations are up-to-date and in compliance with the New York State Office of Mental Health standards.

This is a part-time position, approximately 5 hours per week to start, reporting to the Clinic Director.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Reviews all intake assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, comprehensive assessments, trauma assessments, and medical documentation for each client enrolled in the clinic
• Reviews all clinical files on children and families who have been discharged from the clinic to ensure their documentation is in accordance with the New York State Office of Mental Health and FYI objectives, and works with the clinical staff to assure high quality care with effective, efficient utilization of health services
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary treatment teams to ensure that services are authorized and clinically appropriate and reflected throughout the required filing and charting process
• Bi-Weekly review of clinical charts onsite of wellness center
• Provides reports and feedback to Clinic Director
• Trains staff on documentation compliance
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications & Required Skills:

• Bachelor’s Degree required (in Healthcare, Social Work, Psychology or related field)
• Valid Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) required. Applicant must be an LCSW.
• Must have a minimum of one-year Post-Master’s experience in an article 31 outpatient Mental Health Clinical Setting
• Knowledge of National Council on Quality Assurance (NCQA), DSM-IV/V codes, psychotropic medications and behavioral medicine disease states
• Bilingual preferred: strong English communication skills essential
• Experience in child welfare, youth services or mental health
• Advanced oral and written communication skills
• Rigorous attention to detail within a customer-focused environment
• Experience in treatment planning and review
• Excellent clinical judgement with willingness and desire to work collaboratively with treatment team

Timeline and Selection Process:

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis for an immediate start date.

How to Apply:

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to Betsy Elias, Recruitment Manager, at talent@freshyouth.org.

Compensation:

Starting salary range $26.00—$28.00 per hour, commensurate with skills and experience.

Posted Date: April 7, 2026

Start Date: Immediate

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+ Group Leader – Elementary or Middle School-Aged Children (Part-Time)

JOB LISTING: Group Leader – Elementary or Middle School-Aged Children (Part-Time)

DEPARTMENT: Afterschool Program

SUPERVISOR: Site Director

About Fresh Youth Initiatives (FYI): FYI is a dynamic community-based organization that supports youth to reach their greatest potential. Founded in 1993, FYI’s vision is to disrupt intergenerational poverty and to achieve educational equity and well-being for our community of Latinx immigrant and first-generation youth and families. In 2007, FYI planted its roots in the community, constructing a four-story headquarters and community center on West 171st Street in Washington Heights. FYI has since evolved into a multi-site, multi-service agency serving 2,000 Washington Heights/Inwood children and adults annually with programs that embrace a whole-child approach. FYI’s programs are carried out by a bilingual/bicultural staff, 90% of whom are immigrants or first-generation Americans, approximately a third of whom are former participants in our programs.

Job Description: This is a part-time position, September through June, 2:00-6:00pm. Group leaders work in either our elementary or middle school after-school programs.

We are seeking candidates who are interested in careers in education, social work, or related fields, who are enthusiastic and caring, and who will appreciate extensive staff professional development and support. Group leaders help to sustain a positive, caring organizational culture.

Qualifications & Required Skills:

• Bachelor’s Degree or college students in relevant fields of study
• At least 18 years of age
• Spanish/English bilingual, a plus
• Experience planning and facilitating groups with children or teens
• At least one year of experience working with elementary or middle school-aged children.

Timeline and Selection Process:

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis for an immediate start date.

How to Apply:

Interested applicants should submit a resume to Betsy Elias, Recruitment Manager, at Talent@freshyouth.org.

Compensation:

Competitive hourly rate of pay ($18.00—$20.00 per hour) based on education and experience; paid sick days and vacation days. Positive work environment with caring colleagues committed to positive youth development; creativity encouraged. Compensation offered for planning and meeting times. This is a wonderful work environment with a strong emphasis on professional learning. Career opportunities for within the organization.

Posted Date: April 7, 2026

Start Date: Immediate Opening