Therapist, Community Based

The Salvation Army; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 51,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Holidays

Vacation leave

Sick & Personal Time Off

Retirement Savings Account and Pension

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Job summary

The Salvation Army Syracuse Area Services is seeking a Community Based Therapist to provide in-home or community-based mental health services for children and youth (0–21) under Medicaid. The role offers a 29 hour/week part-time schedule with potential to convert to full-time, with starting pay of $28/hour plus monthly incentives.

Responsibilities include assessments, treatment planning with family input, and evidence-based therapies (PCIT, FFT, EMDR).

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a mental health field (e.g. MFT, MHC, MSW, Creative Arts Therapy).
• Applicants with a limited permit working towards licensure are welcome.
• Experience with children through work, internship, volunteering or personal life is preferred.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable private transportation that meets Salvation Army insurance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Complete mental health assessments for youth.
• Create/update treatment plans with input from youth and family.
• Provide counseling services in-home or in the community.
• Exposure to evidence-based practices (PCIT, FFT, EMDR) with potential training/certification.
• Respond to crisis situations—by phone, in-person, or follow-up.
• Coordinate care with other service providers for each youth.
• Maintain accurate records meeting Medicaid and agency requirements.
• Attend trainings to stay current in the field.
• Practice trauma-informed care with cultural sensitivity.
• Meet timely documentation and monthly productivity goals.

Skills

Counseling skills

Crisis intervention

Documentation

Driving/transport

Education

Master’s degree in a mental health field

Job description

Overview

The Salvation Army Syracuse Area Services is hiring Community Based Therapists!

Part-Time opening with potential to convert to Full-time

Starting rate=$28/hour with benefits even at part time status.

As a Community Based Therapist, you will provide therapeutic services to children and youth (ages 0–21) under the Children & Family Treatment and Support Services Medicaid program, helping them achieve emotional, behavioral, and mental health goals in the least restrictive environment—often in their home or community. The goal of services is to increase accessibility to quality mental health services, while preventing the progression of mental health needs through early identification and intervention.

We have 1 part-time opening (29 hrs/week) reporting to the Director of Behavioral Health Services, with the potential to move to full-time (35 hrs/week) based on performance and agency needs. Flexible scheduling is available based on provider and family availability. This is a great opportunity for professionals working toward clinical licensure to gain hands‑on experience with youth and families in a community mental health setting—with the support of a large, well‑established agency.

Starting pay: $28/hour, plus monthly productivity incentives.

Responsibilities

Benefit Offerings: Part time employees are eligible for Paid Holidays, Vacation, Sick & Personal Time Off, Retirement Savings Account and Pension Plan. We offer our Full-time employees access to a unique group of Benefits to include Medical, Dental, Vision Insurances.

In the role of a Community Based Therapist for The Salvation Army, you are responsible for the following:

• Complete mental health assessments for youth that may result in diagnosis.
• Create and update treatment plans with input from the youth and their family, offering a range of treatment options.
• Provide counseling services (individual, family, or group) in-home or in the community.
• Exposure to evidence-based practices including Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), Functional Family Therapy (FFT) and Eye-Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR), with potential for training and certification in a model.
• Respond to crisis situations as needed—by phone, in-person, or follow-up.
• Work with other service providers to ensure coordinated care for each youth.
• Keep accurate records and documentation that meet Medicaid and agency requirements.
• Attend all required and optional trainings to stay current in the field.
• Practice with cultural sensitivity and a trauma-informed approach in all interactions.
• Meet expectations for timely documentation and monthly productivity goals.
• Perform other duties as assigned or developed as part of the role.
• Engage in weekly supervision. Supervision does meet the criteria for clinical supervision towards licensure for various mental health degree fields.

Qualifications

Why Join Us?

• Make a real impact in the lives of children and families
• Work in a community setting rather than an office
• Be part of a dedicated and supportive team
• Gain valuable experience in behavioral health and evidence based models

Requirements:

• Master’s degree in a mental health field (e.g MFT, MHC, MSW, Creative Arts Therapy)
• Applicants with a limited permit working towards licensure are welcome
• Candidates enrolled in a related graduate program may be considered
• Experience working with children through work, internship, volunteering or personal life is preferred.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and access to a reliable private transportation that meets Salvation Army insurance requirements

Equal Opportunity Employer: The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to providing a respectful environment for all applicants and employees that is free from unlawful discrimination or harassment based on age, race, color, religion, sex,

national origin, marital status, disability, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected by law.