School Based Therapist

Liberty Resources; City of Rochester (NY); Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Loan repayment opportunities

Licensure support

Professional development

Balanced workload

Flexible work-life balance

Competitive time off

Job summary

Liberty Resources offers school-based mental health services across the East Irondequoit area. The therapist will conduct assessments and provide individual, family, and group therapy within school and home settings, using evidence-based practices and coordinating with school teams.

Role supports a 10-month school-year schedule with summer per diem, and requires flexibility to work with diverse families. Job includes potential for supervision and licensure support as part of career development.

Qualifications

• Must have LMSW, LCSW, LMFT or LMHC preferred; interns considered.
• Must be flexible and oriented to family work.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Computer skills and ability to use an EMR.
• Must have NYS driver’s license and reliable transportation when required.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and family therapy in school and home environments.
• Conduct intake assessments gathering data from parents, children and others.
• Use diagnostic information to develop treatment plans.
• Utilize evidence-based practices.
• Provide crisis intervention as needed for caseload.
• Participate on School Intervention Team and collaborate with school staff.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

EMR experience

Flexibility

Education

LMSW/LCSW/LMFT/LMHC license preferred

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Liberty Resources is currently seeking a School Based Clinical Therapist for East Irondequoit Central School District.

Modified Summer Hours with Reduced Work Load!

School Based Therapist Position Summary

The therapist will provide assessments and psychotherapy to students and families, utilizing a number of evidence-based practices as well as individual, family, group therapy; co-occurring substance abuse and mental health treatment; psychiatric evaluation; and medication management services to adults, children, and families. We seek a diverse group of staff including LMSW, LCSW, LCSW-R, LMHC and LMFT clinicians.

School Based Therapist Job Responsibilities

• Provide individual and family therapy, in the school and home environments;
• Conduct intake assessments including gathering data from parents, children and other relevant sources;
• Use diagnostic and assessment information to support the development of a treatment plan;
• Utilize evidence based practices
• Provide crisis intervention services when necessary for caseload.
• Actively participate on the School Intervention Team and partner with school staff/teachers to best support child’s success in the school setting.

School Based Therapist Qualifications

• LMSW, LCSW, LMFT or LMHC preferred, permit therapists with clinical internship experience will also be considered.
• Must be flexible and oriented to family work.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Computer skills and the ability to effectively use an Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
• Must have a valid New York State driver’s license and access to reliable transportation when required.

Salary range: $54,225 to $60,225 for 10 Month School Year Salary Schedule, with Per Diem Rates paid for 10 Weeks Summer, designed to offer flexibility and control over your work schedule and income.

About Us

Liberty Resources Integrated Health Care is the largest provider of outpatient mental health services in Central New York. Liberty is one of a select group of community based providers working in concert with our community to place a therapist in every school building in our County. We pride ourselves on high quality, integrated, community-based services that meet the evolving needs of our communities.

Liberty utilizes a collaborative approach for our care which incorporates different disciplines including Child Psychiatrists, Psychiatric Nurse practitioners, nursing, care managers, peers and other ancillary treatment professionals. Active supervision is provided for clinicians seeking to become licensed and or increase their clinical expertise.

At Liberty Resources, we’re dedicated to helping you thrive—professionally and personally.

Here’s What Makes Us Stand Out

• Loan Repayment Opportunities We’re an approved site for the National Health Service Corps (NHSC) and Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) programs. Eligible clinicians (LCSWs, LMHCs, LMFTs) can take advantage of these benefits.
• Clinical Supervision & Licensure Support Receive expert guidance and mentorship to advance toward full licensure.
• Professional Development Grow your career with ongoing learning opportunities and CEU reimbursement to keep your skills sharp.
• Balanced Workload Manageable caseloads designed to support quality care and reduce burnout.
• Flexible Work-Life Balance Enjoy a supportive culture with a hybrid schedule—combining in-person and remote work.
• Competitive Time Off A generous PTO package to help you recharge and maintain well-being.

Liberty Resources is committed to creating a diverse 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.

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Liberty Resources is an Equal Opportunity Employer.