Community Based Therapist

Liberty Resources • Syracuse, NY

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About The Position

Liberty Resources is seeking a Community Based Therapist for its Integrated Health Care clinic in Syracuse, New York. The role provides person-centered, recovery-focused mental health and substance use disorder treatment to individuals and families in community settings, including clients’ homes and other appropriate locations, to increase access to care beyond the traditional clinic setting. The therapist may also serve clients in the Integrated Health Care Clinic and may maintain a blended caseload of community-based and clinic-based clients. The position requires flexibility in location, scheduling, and service delivery to meet client, family, and program needs.

The therapist works under the direct supervision of the Supervising Therapist. The role includes individual, family, couples, and group psychotherapy; clinical assessment and treatment planning; crisis assessment and intervention; care coordination and advocacy; and timely, accurate electronic health record documentation. The position requires travel throughout the designated service area and one evening per week until 7:00 p.m. as needed. After caseload build-up, the therapist is expected to provide 21 hours of direct clinical services per week and participate in supervision, meetings, training, and professional development.

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.
• Experience providing individual and family-focused mental health and/or substance use disorder treatment.
• Ability to travel throughout the designated service area to provide services in clients’ homes and other community settings.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule based on client and program needs, including one evening per week.

Nice To Haves

• One year of post-graduate clinical experience is preferred; relevant prior experience may be considered in accordance with program requirements.
• Community-based behavioral health experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centered, recovery-focused individual, family, couples, and group psychotherapy for mental health and substance use disorders using evidence-based practices.
• Conduct comprehensive intake and ongoing clinical assessments, and develop, monitor, and update individualized treatment plans with measurable goals and objectives.
• Provide crisis assessment and intervention while following established safety, response, and escalation procedures.
• Deliver clinic- and community-based services, including in-home therapy, travel throughout the service area, and one evening per week until 7:00 p.m. as needed.
• Coordinate care and advocate for clients and families by collaborating with providers, schools, community organizations, and other support systems, and facilitating appropriate referrals and resources.
• Complete timely and accurate EHR documentation; maintain confidentiality and comply with agency policies, regulatory requirements, professional standards, licensing, and quality expectations.
• Meet established productivity requirements, including 21 hours of direct clinical services per week after caseload build-up.
• Participate in supervision, meetings, training, and professional development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level