Clinic Therapist

Liberty Resources, Inc.•Syracuse, NY

11d

About The Position

Liberty Resources is seeking a Clinical Therapist for its Integrated Healthcare Clinic. The therapist provides person-centered, recovery-focused mental health and substance use disorder treatment to individuals and families. Services include assessment, psychotherapy, treatment planning, crisis intervention, and care coordination to help clients reach their identified treatment and recovery goals. The role requires meeting established productivity expectations, including 21 hours of direct clinical services per week after the caseload build-up period, and providing services one evening per week until 7:00 p.m. The therapist participates in clinical supervision, team meetings, trainings, and professional development opportunities.

Requirements

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, such as LMSW, LCSW, LMHC, LMFT, or another qualifying credential.
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.

Nice To Haves

One year of post-graduate clinical experience; 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.

Responsibilities

Provide individual, family, couples, and group psychotherapy using 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.