Clinic Therapist

Liberty Resources; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 57,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative team environment

Competitive compensation and PTO

Family-friendly workplace

Healthcare coverage (Medical/Dental/Vs

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Continuing education opportunities

Job summary

Liberty Resources is seeking a Clinical Therapist to deliver person-centered, recovery-focused mental health and SUD treatment within our Integrated Healthcare Clinic in New York. You will conduct assessments, provide individual/family/group psychotherapy, and coordinate care to meet treatment goals.

The role requires NY licensure, a master's in a qualifying field, and a flexible schedule including one evening per week; salary is $63,000 with benefits.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, or another qualifying mental health discipline.
• Current New York State license or permit to practice in an applicable discipline (LMSW, LCSW, LMHC, LMFT, or other credential).
• One year of post-graduate clinical experience preferred.
• Experience providing individual and family-focused mental health and/or SUD treatment preferred.
• Strong clinical assessment, therapeutic intervention, and crisis management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, organizational, and time management skills.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including one evening per week.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, family, couples, and group psychotherapy utilizing evidence-based practices to address mental health and substance use needs.
• Conduct intake and ongoing clinical assessments, develop individualized treatment plans, and monitor client progress toward measurable goals.
• Provide crisis assessment and intervention, including safety planning and coordination of care.
• Collaborate with clients, families, providers, and community partners to coordinate services and advocate for client needs.
• Identify barriers to treatment engagement and develop strategies to support client participation and successful outcomes.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in the EHR in accordance with agency and regulatory requirements.
• Meet established productivity expectations, including 21 hours of direct clinical services per week.
• Participate in clinical supervision, team meetings, trainings, and professional development opportunities.
• Provide clinical services one evening per week until 7:00 p.m.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Crisis management

Documentation

Communication

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work or related field

New York State license (LMSW/LCSW/LMHC/LMFT or equivalent)

Tools

EHR

Job description

Liberty Resources is currently seeking a Clinical Therapist for our Integrated Healthcare Clinic!

About Us:

Liberty Resources is a dynamic human services agency and a great place to work! Working for Liberty Resources means you’ll have access to great career opportunities, benefits, and a supportive environment. Our rapid growth is providing exciting opportunities in all areas of our organization.

Our employees have a passion for the services they provide and our corporate values of excellence and staff support. We pride ourselves on high-quality, integrated, community-based services that meet the evolving needs of our communities. We’re committed to building a diverse workforce that values the contributions of all team members and recognizes the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health and wellness practices of the communities we serve.

Clinical Therapist Position Summary:

The Clinical Therapist provides person-centered, recovery-focused mental health and substance use disorder (SUD) treatment to individuals and families within our Integrated Healthcare Clinic. This position provides assessment, psychotherapy, treatment planning, crisis intervention, and care coordination to help clients achieve their identified treatment and recovery goals.

• Provide individual, family, couples, and group psychotherapy utilizing evidence-based practices to address mental health and substance use needs.

• Conduct intake and ongoing clinical assessments, develop individualized treatment plans, and monitor client progress toward measurable goals.

• Provide crisis assessment and intervention, including safety planning and appropriate coordination of care.

• Collaborate with clients, families, providers, and community partners to coordinate services, advocate for client needs, and promote continuity of care.

• Identify barriers to treatment engagement and develop strategies to support client participation and successful outcomes.

• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) in accordance with agency and regulatory requirements.

• Meet established productivity expectations, including 21 hours of direct clinical services per week following the established caseload build-up period.

• Participate in clinical supervision, team meetings, trainings, and professional development opportunities.

• Provide clinical services one evening per week until 7:00 p.m.

Clinical Therapist Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, or another qualifying mental health discipline.

• Current New York State license or permit to practice in an applicable discipline (LMSW, LCSW, LMHC, LMFT, or other qualifying credential).

• One year of post-graduate clinical experience preferred; relevant prior experience may be considered in accordance with program requirements.

• Experience providing individual and family-focused mental health and/or substance use disorder treatment preferred.

• Strong clinical assessment, therapeutic intervention, and crisis management skills.

• Excellent verbal and written communication, organizational, and time management skills.

• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including one evening per week.

Salary: $63,000

What We Offer:

• A Collaborative and Supportive Team Atmosphere

• Competitive Compensation and Paid Time Off Package

• Family-Friendly Workplace

• Medical/Dental/Vision Coverage

• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

• Continuing Education Opportunities

Liberty Resources is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Liberty Resources offers equal employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, parental status, housing status, source of income or military status, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local EEO laws.