Primary Therapist - School Based

103 Rochester General Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 53,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Rochester Regional Health is seeking a Primary Therapist to support students in the Gates-Chili Central School District, serving middle/high school students with occasional elementary-level needs. The role involves off-site and home visits, documentation, and collaboration with care teams to support treatment planning.

Required is a Master's in Human Services and licensure within 1 year of hire; two years of related experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Human Services required.
• Licensed or permit within 1 year of hire (LCSW, LMSW, LMHC, LCAT, LMFT).
• Two years of relevant experience preferred.
• Official transcripts or verification required for education upon graduation.

Responsibilities

• Provides initial and ongoing assessment, counseling and clinical intervention to a designated caseload.
• Provides individual, group, and family psychotherapy.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team to coordinate care.
• Communicates with internal/external care providers to ensure ongoing assessment and care.
• Maintains timely and comprehensive documentation and meets productivity expectations.

Skills

Assessment & evaluation

Psychotherapy (individual/group/family

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Documentation

Licensure/permit within 1 year

Education

Master's degree in human services

Tools

Electronic Medical Records

Job description

STATUS: Full Time LOCATION: Outpatient Mental Health - Genesee Mental Health Center DEPARTMENT: School Therapy SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday, School Hours SUMMARY: As a Primary Therapist, your excellent communication and evaluation abilities greatly assist care providers in the assessment and treatment planning for patients with mental illness or those struggling with substance abuse.

This position is in the Gates-Chili Central School District, supporting their middle and high school, occasionally additional support at an elementary school.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provides initial and ongoing assessment, counseling and clinical intervention to a designated caseload.
• Provides individual, group, and family psychotherapy.
• Participates functionally as a member of an interdisciplinary team in coordination and delivery of patient care.
• Communicates with relevant internal and external care providers to complete ongoing assessment and to coordinate care.
• Participates in and incorporates professional supervision and ongoing education toward quality care.
• Completes all required documentation in a timely and comprehensive manner.
• Maintains a full caseload, meeting productivity requirements and seeks to keep the incidence of failed appointments to a minimum.
• Utilizes efficient computer skills for electronic documentation.
• Must obtain licensure or permit in a timely manner.
• Off-site and in-home delivery of services to clients and families.

Desired Attributes:

• Compassionate, warm and patient focused.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking ability.
• Ability to multitask, plan and balance multiple responsibilities.
• Two (2) years of relevant experience preferred.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Masters Degree in Human Services field required.

New Graduates:

• Official transcript from accredited school or letter emailed directly from the school’s registrar’s office confirming program completion will be accepted upon graduation.
• Primary source education verification required within 90 days of start date.

Required Licensure/Certification:

• LCSW, LMSW, LMHC, LCAT, LMFT license or permit required within 1 year of hire.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Drive - Clinical - Roles in this category require frequent driving combined with mobile clinical care across settings such as emergency response, mobile clinics, and home health environments. Staff must repeatedly enter and exit vehicles, occasionally lift and carry equipment weighing up to 100 lbs. or more, and perform care within patients’ homes or other confined, unpredictable, or uncontrolled environments. These positions demand strong fine and gross motor control, firm grasping, and heightened visual and auditory awareness to ensure safe and effective care delivery. Emotional and cognitive demands are substantial due to rapid decision-making, direct exposure to critical or sensitive situations, and independently managing patient care in the field or home setting. Environmental exposures may include traffic hazards, infectious agents, extreme temperatures, variable home conditions, and hazardous materials. Valid licensure, physical readiness, and flexibility for extended or on-call schedules are typically required. For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements. Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

PAY RANGE:

$53,310.00 - $67,700.00

CITY:

Rochester

POSTAL CODE:

14607

The posted pay range is a good faith representation of potential base pay for this position. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates could vary based on position details and FTE. Pay is determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, locations, and contracts.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Rochester Regional Health is an integrated health services organization serving the people of Western New York, the Finger Lakes, St. Lawrence County, and beyond. The system includes nine hospitals; primary and specialty practices, rehabilitation centers, ambulatory campuses and immediate care facilities; innovative senior services, facilities and independent housing; a wide range of behavioral health services; and Rochester Regional Health Laboratories and ACM Global Laboratories, a global leader in patient and clinical trials. It’s vision is to lead the evolution of healthcare to enable every member of the communities it serves to enjoy a better, healthier life.