School Based Therapist

Liberty Resources • Central Square, NY

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Liberty Resources is seeking a School Based Mental Health Therapist for Hasings Mallory Elementary School. The therapist provides assessments and psychotherapy to students and families in school and home environments. The role works collaboratively with school staff and a multidisciplinary group of health care and behavioral health providers. Modified summer hours with a reduced workload are offered, with per diem rates for 10 weeks during summer. The school-year salary schedule covers 10 months.

Liberty Resources Integrated Health Care provides outpatient mental health services in Central New York and places therapists in local school buildings. Its care model brings together child psychiatrists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, nursing staff, care managers, peers, and other treatment professionals. Active supervision is available to clinicians pursuing licensure or seeking to strengthen their clinical expertise.

Requirements

• Must be flexible and oriented toward family work.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Computer skills and ability to effectively use an Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
• Valid New York State driver's license and access to reliable transportation when required.

Nice To Haves

• LMSW, LCSW, LMFT, or LMHC credentials are preferred.
• Therapists with clinical internship experience may also be considered.

Responsibilities

• Conduct intake assessments, gathering information from parents, children, and other relevant sources.
• Provide individual and family therapy in school and home environments.
• Use diagnostic and assessment information to develop treatment plans.
• Use evidence-based practices.
• Participate actively on the School Intervention Team and partner with school staff and teachers to support students' success in school.
• Collaborate with trained health care and behavioral health providers.

Benefits

• Loan repayment opportunities through National Health Service Corps (NHSC) and Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) programs for eligible clinicians (LCSWs, LMHCs, and LMFTs).
• Clinical supervision and licensure support.
• Professional development and continuing education unit (CEU) reimbursement.
• Manageable caseloads.
• Hybrid schedule combining in-person and remote work.
• Generous paid time off (PTO).
• Per diem rates for 10 weeks of summer work, designed to offer flexibility and control over work schedule and income.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed