Join Our Growing Mental Health Practice!
Lager Counseling Services is seeking a warm, reliable, and organized individual to join our team as a Part-Time Evening Front Desk Coordinator in our clinician setting. The role will be based in either our Wantagh or Bellmore location. This role is ideal for someone with strong interpersonal skills and valuable life experience who enjoys working in a supportive, client-focused environment.
The ideal candidate brings maturity, empathy, and a calm presence to the front desk and is comfortable using basic technology (email, scheduling software). The ideal person for this role should also have some prior customer service, receptionist, or office experience (a plus, not required). Most of all, they should be dependable, organized, and respectful of client privacy
We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, especially those with diverse life and work experiences. Training will be provided.
Who we are: Established in 1993, Lager Counseling Services is a clinician based practice working with our clients, in different stages of life and with different areas of expertise. We maintain a culture of warmth and acceptance. As a team we truly believe in helping people build a life of happiness and not just manage symptoms.
At Lager Counseling Services, our tone is warm yet professional, grounded in empathy and clinical excellence. We speak with clarity, care, and a focus on helping every client feel seen, heard, and supported. You will have the opportunity to grow, be supported and work with an amazing group of people.
Wantagh Receptionist Schedule:
- Monday & Wednesday: 3:00 PM – Close
- Tuesday & Thursday: 4:30 PM – Close
- Saturday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Bellmore Receptionist Schedule:
- Monday - Friday: 4:30 PM – Close
Ideal for candidates seeking a part-time evening receptionist or front desk job in healthcare or behavioral health.
Key Responsibilities:
- Greeting and screening clients in a warm, polite, professional manner
- Answer multi-line phone system and take messages
- Introduce the practice to inquiring clients via phone call and email
- Schedule and confirm client appointments using our software
- Maintain therapist schedules
- Schedule initial phone intake assessments with our Placement Specialist
- Process client billing and collect payments from clients
- Work with our Billing Specialist to assist in answering client questions regarding payment, copays, deductibles and fees
- Maintain a clean and organized office environment at all times
- Open and/or close the building, manage all areas of comfort, climate, lighting, orderliness, assuring that the building is client and clinician ready
- Must present well, be easy going and down to earth yet have a professional appearance.
- Must follow our business casual dress code
- Must be responsive to both the clients needs and the clinicians support going above and beyond to ensure that the office runs smoothly.
- The right person for this job is hungry to learn and eager to inspire and connect with others.
Other skills required for this position include but are not limited to:
- High emotional intelligence
- A welcoming attitude
- Excellent communication skills
- Team collaborative mindset
- Solution focused perspective
- Ability to work in an interoffice setting
- Must be organized
- Well spoken
- Personable
- Go the extra mile
- Be committed to our vision
- Providing coverage for other administrative team members when needed
- A totally fun person!
Qualifications:
- Receptionist or administrative experience preferred (especially in healthcare or mental health settings)
- Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
- Ability to multi-task, stay organized, and prioritize during busy hours
- Punctual, reliable, and highly professional
- Friendly and bubbly personality with excellent customer service skills
- Must be a team player with a kind and compassionate demeanor
- Basic computer and office technology skills
- Willing to be trained on in-house systems and procedures
Why Work With Us?
- Supportive, collaborative team environment
- Opportunity to work in a mental health care setting
- Training provided for the right candidate
- Consistent hours with potential for additional shifts
- Competitive pay: $21 – $25/hour
Keywords for Job Seekers:
Receptionist, Front Desk, Office Assistant, Administrative Assistant, Healthcare Receptionist, Mental Health Office, Part-Time Receptionist, Evening Receptionist, Medical Office Receptionist, Counseling Office, Behavioral Health Office, Office Support, Client Services
Apply Now!
If you’re looking for a part-time position in a supportive and meaningful work environment, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today to join the Lager Counseling Services team!
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $21.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Professional development assistance
Work Location: In person
