Community Based Therapist

Liberty Resources, Inc.•Fulton, NY

22h

About The Position

Liberty Resources is seeking a Community Based Therapist for its Integrated Health Care clinic in Fulton, New York. Under the direct supervision of the Supervising Therapist, the role provides therapy to individuals, couples, families, and groups referred to the clinic. Services are primarily community-based and intended to support people who have difficulty engaging in traditional clinic-based care. The therapist provides person-centered, recovery-focused care using evidence-based practices, and works with clients, families, supervisors, providers, and community organizations to support treatment goals and positive outcomes. The position includes one evening of clinical services per week until 7:00 p.m. After a 10-week productivity build-up period, the therapist is expected to provide 21 hours of direct clinical services per week unless otherwise authorized. The starting salary is $66,000. Liberty Resources describes its services as high-quality, integrated, and community-based, and emphasizes staff support, diversity, and recognition of the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health and wellness practices of the communities it serves. The organization is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, or Marriage and Family Therapy; related experience may substitute.
One year of post-graduate experience; related experience may substitute.
Current New York State license or permit to practice in the applicable field.
Demonstrated clinical knowledge and skills to support clients in achieving identified treatment goals.
Flexible, family-oriented approach and ability to work one evening per week.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Proficiency with electronic medical records and timely, accurate clinical documentation.

Responsibilities

Provide person-centered, recovery-focused individual, family, couples, and group psychotherapy using evidence-based practices to support treatment goals.
Conduct intake assessments, clinical evaluations, case conceptualization, and individualized treatment planning in collaboration with clients, families, and clinical supervisors.
Provide primarily community-based services to individuals and families who have difficulty engaging in traditional clinic-based care.
Deliver crisis intervention, advocacy, care coordination, and connections to educational, legal, healthcare, and community resources as needed.
Collaborate with clients, families, service providers, community organizations, and interdisciplinary team members to support positive outcomes.
Complete timely and accurate clinical documentation, treatment plans, reports, statistics, case records, incident reports, and other required documentation in accordance with agency, OMH/AAPC, and program standards.
Participate in supervision, staff meetings, trainings, and professional development.
Maintain required licensure and certifications.
Provide one evening of clinical services per week until 7:00 p.m.
Meet the expectation of 21 hours of direct clinical services per week after the 10-week productivity build-up period, unless otherwise authorized.