School Based Mental Health Therapist

Support kids in your community!  Liberty Resources has immediate openings for School Based Therapists in Oswego County!

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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.

We are currently seeking School Based Mental Health Clinical Therapists for Mexico and Pulaski School Districts.

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. 

Our employees have passion around the services they provide and our corporate values of excellence and staff support.  We’re committed to building a diverse workforce that values contributions of all team members and work to recognize cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and how they apply to provision of positive health outcomes.

Position Summary: 

The Integrated Health Care clinic is currently seeking NYS licensed or permit therapists for several local area school districts. The therapist will provide assessments and psychotherapy to students and families. We seek a diverse group of staff including LMSW, LCSW, LCSW-R, LMHC and LMFT clinicians. 

Job Responsibilities:

• Conduct intake assessments including gathering data from parents, children and other relevant sources. 
• Provide individual and family therapy, in the school and home environments.
• Use diagnostic and assessment information to support the development of a treatment plan.
• Utilize evidence based practices.
• Actively participate on the School Intervention Team and partner with school staff/teachers to best support child’s success in the school setting. 
• Collaborate with trained providers in areas of health care and behavioral health. 

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: $63,000 to $69,000 annually.

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. 

Why Choose Liberty’s Integrated Health Care Clinic?

• Many of Liberty’s School-Based Mental Health school sites are approved for the National Health Service Corps (NHSC) and Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Loan Repayment Programs.  LCSWs, LMHCs, and LMFTs are eligible to apply to this program.
• Clinical supervision is available to support licensure progression
• Professional development and career growth opportunities
• CEU reimbursement and support
• Manageable caseload sizes
• Supportive work-life balance culture
• Competitive time off package 

Liberty Resources cares about your safety.  We are following all CDC guidelines to ensure safety for clients, families and employees.

Welcome to Wholehearted Health!