Join the NYSMHA Network

If you are interested in being considered for upcoming consulting opportunities, please submit your resume and a brief statement of interest outlining your areas of expertise to hlustica@nysmhalliance.org.  Consultants are free to accept or decline any individual project, and may perform services for others concurrently with NYSMHA.

Collective Care Team Consultant

Supports interdisciplinary coordination within school-based mental health systems using New York State’s Collective Care Team framework.

Time Commitment: ~10 hours/month

Content Area Specialist: Testing & Assessment

Leads expertise in assessment practices aligned with school-based mental health and educational systems.

Time Commitment: ~20 hours/month

Workforce Resilience & Sustainability Consultant

Focuses on burnout prevention and long-term sustainability of the school-based mental health workforce.

Time Commitment: ~10 hours/month

Evaluation Specialist

Leads program evaluation, data analysis, and reporting across NYSMHA initiatives.

Time Commitment: ~25 hours/month

AI Early Identification & Clinical Training Consultant

Supports integration of AI tools into early identification and clinical training practices..

Time Commitment: ~10 hours/month

Family & Student Engagement Consultant (Mental Health)

Strengthens engagement strategies between schools, students, and families.

Time Commitment: ~12 hours/month

CTE Consultant

Leads program evaluation, data analysis, and reporting across NYSMHA initiatives.

Time Commitment: ~16 hours/month

Professional Learning & Capacity-Building Consultant

Supports system-wide professional development and implementation consistency..

Time Commitment: ~10 hours/month

Pediatric–School Partnership Specialist

Strengthens coordination between school systems and pediatric health providers.

Time Commitment: ~12 hours/month

The New York State Mental Health Alliance (NYSMHA) is seeking experienced consultants and coaches to support our work advancing school-based mental health systems, workforce development, and cross-sector collaboration across New York State.

Consultants and coaches partner with school districts, higher education institutions, and community agencies to implement sustainable, scalable solutions aligned with NYSMHA initiatives, including the Collective Care Team model and Grow Your Own (GYO) behavioral health pathways.

This is an independent contractor opportunity. Consultants will be engaged on a project-by-project basis to deliver agreed-upon services and outcomes.

Consultants will:

  • Determine their own approach to completing the work, without direction as to day-to-day performance, consistent with project goals

  • Use their own tools, materials, and methods

  • Manage their own schedules in coordination with project timelines

  • Provide services as outlined in a mutually agreed-upon scope of work

Consultants will not be integrated into NYSMHA’s internal staff structure, will not supervise NYSMHA employees, and will not represent themselves as employees or agents of NYSMHA.  As independent contractors, Consultants are responsible for their own taxes, insurance, and business expenses and are not eligible for NYSMHA employee benefits.

Qualifications

  • Demonstrated expertise in relevant content areas

  • Experience working with schools, districts, or aligned systems

  • Strong facilitation, communication, and collaboration skills

  • Ability to work independently and deliver high-quality outcomes

Engagement Details
Scope, timeline, and compensation will be established per project and outlined in an independent contractor agreement.

If you are interested in being considered for upcoming consulting opportunities, please submit your resume and a brief statement of interest outlining your areas of expertise to hlustica@nysmhalliance.org.  Consultants are free to accept or decline any individual project, and may perform services for others concurrently with NYSMHA.