Community Based Therapist

Liberty Resources • Kingston, NY

12d • Hybrid

About The Position

Liberty Resources, Inc. is seeking a full-time Community Based Therapist to join its Multisystemic Therapy (MST) Program in Ulster County. The therapist works with families of teenagers ages 12–17 to address challenges and support positive outcomes, including improved school attendance and performance, stronger family relationships, positive social connections, and reduced high-risk behaviors. The role uses an evidence-based model and receives comprehensive training and ongoing supervision. Treatment is family-centered and takes place in families’ homes, with a hybrid schedule that allows remote work when not meeting with clients or attending meetings. The position serves approximately 4–6 families at a time, with treatment lasting about 3–5 months. The therapist collaborates with families, schools, probation officers, service providers, and other community members. Evening and weekend sessions may be needed, and the MST team shares responsibility for providing clients with 24/7 phone support.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in social work, human development, or another related human services field.
• At least 3 years of experience working with families; community-based work is preferred.
• Valid New York driver’s license.
• Reliable transportation.

Nice To Haves

• Community-based work experience.

Responsibilities

• Work with families of teens ages 12–17 to address challenges and create positive outcomes.
• Deliver evidence-based Multisystemic Therapy in families’ homes and within their community environments.
• Work with families to leverage their strengths and develop solutions to their own problems.
• Support improved school attendance and performance, stronger family relationships, positive social connections, and reduced high-risk behaviors.
• Collaborate with schools, probation officers, service providers, and other community members to create holistic solutions.
• Provide evening and weekend sessions as needed to accommodate families.
• Participate with the team in providing 24/7 phone support to clients.
• Manage a caseload of approximately 4–6 families and provide focused care during treatment periods of approximately 3–5 months.
• Use clinical approaches including cognitive behavioral therapy and family systems theory.

Benefits

• Eligibility for student loan forgiveness through the employer’s 501(c) nonprofit status.
• Paid time off beginning after 90 days.
• Sick time accrues from the first month.
• Paid holidays from day one, including two floating holidays.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Paid mileage from home.
• Clinical supervision to help work toward licensure.
• Limited permits welcome.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time