School Based Therapist

Liberty Resources / Liberty POST•Mexico, NY

13d•$54,225 - $60,225•Hybrid

About The Position

Liberty Resources is currently seeking a School Based Mental Health Therapist for Mexico Middle School in Mexico, NY. This position offers modified summer hours with a reduced workload. The therapist will provide assessments and psychotherapy to students and families. We seek a diverse group of staff including LMSW, LCSW, LCSW-R, LMHC and LMFT clinicians. Liberty Resources Integrated Health Care is the largest provider of outpatient mental health services in Central New York. Liberty is one of a select group of community based providers working in concert with our community to place a therapist in every school building in our County. We pride ourselves on high quality, integrated, community-based services that meet the evolving needs of our communities. Liberty utilizes a collaborative approach for our care which incorporates different disciplines including Child Psychiatrists, Psychiatric Nurse practitioners, nursing, care managers, peers and other ancillary treatment professionals. Active supervision is provided for clinicians seeking to become licensed and or increase their clinical expertise. Our employees have passion around the services they provide and our corporate values of excellence and staff support. We’re committed to building a diverse workforce that values contributions of all team members and work to recognize cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and how they apply to provision of positive health outcomes. At Liberty Resources, we’re dedicated to helping you thrive—professionally and personally.

Requirements

LMSW, LCSW, LMFT or LMHC preferred, permit therapists with clinical internship experience will also be considered.
Must be flexible and oriented to family work.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Computer skills and the ability to effectively use an Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
Must have a valid New York State driver’s license and access to reliable transportation when required.

Responsibilities

Conduct intake assessments including gathering data from parents, children and other relevant sources.
Provide individual and family therapy, in the school and home environments.
Use diagnostic and assessment information to support the development of a treatment plan.
Utilize evidence based practices.
Actively participate on the School Intervention Team and partner with school staff/teachers to best support child’s success in the school setting.
Collaborate with trained providers in areas of health care and behavioral health.