Therapist Mental Health

Unity House of Troy • Troy, NY

41d • $68,106 - $70,934

About The Position

Unity House of Troy is seeking a Mental Health Therapist to provide meaningful, recovery-oriented care to individuals and families facing mental health challenges as part of its Behavioral Health Services team. The role is supported by reasonable caseload expectations, regular clinical supervision, team collaboration, and access to psychiatric providers and other multidisciplinary professionals.

The therapist conducts assessments, develops individualized treatment plans, and provides psychotherapy using evidence-based approaches. Care is trauma-informed, culturally responsive, recovery-oriented, and person-centered. The therapist collaborates with the treatment team, tracks client progress, maintains compliant clinical records, and offers crisis support and education to clients and families.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, Psychology, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of mental health diagnoses and therapeutic interventions.
• Experience with evidence-based practices such as CBT, DBT, and EMDR.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Proficiency with electronic health records and clinical documentation.
• Valid New York State driver license.
• Reliable vehicle.

Nice To Haves

• Licensure as an LMSW, LCSW, or LMHC; fully licensed candidates may qualify for a higher salary range.
• Familiarity with OMH programs and Medicaid billing.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive mental health assessments and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Provide individual, family, and group psychotherapy using evidence-based practices such as CBT, DBT, EMDR, and other therapeutic modalities.
• Deliver trauma-informed, culturally responsive, recovery-oriented, and person-centered care.
• Collaborate with psychiatric providers and other treatment-team members to support integrated care and positive client outcomes.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in compliance with billing, regulatory, legal, and ethical standards.
• Monitor client progress and update treatment goals and interventions as clinically indicated.
• Provide crisis assessment, intervention, and de-escalation support as needed.
• Educate clients and their families about mental health conditions, treatment options, coping strategies, and community resources.
• Foster inclusion, belonging, respect, and client empowerment.
• Maintain strict confidentiality and adhere to professional and ethical standards.

Benefits

• 13 paid days off in the first year for full-time employees, increasing each year.
• 56 hours of New York State Sick Leave.
• 12 paid holidays, including a new pop-up holiday, plus 2 floating holidays.
• Major medical leave.
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 403(b) contributions after one year.
• Gym, tuition, and cell phone discounts.
• 50% reduction in childcare tuition at A Child's Place.
• A $1,200 sign-on bonus may apply for eligible candidates.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time