School Based Therapist

Liberty Resources Integrated Health Care • Rochester, NY

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

Liberty Resources is seeking a School Based Clinical Therapist to serve students and families in East Irondequoit Central School District. The therapist provides assessments and psychotherapy using evidence-based practices, including individual, family, and group therapy. Services may also include co-occurring substance use and mental health treatment, psychiatric evaluation, and medication management for adults, children, and families. The position involves work in school and home environments and collaboration with school staff and a multidisciplinary care team. Modified summer hours with a reduced workload are offered; the compensation schedule covers a 10-month school year, with per diem rates available for 10 summer weeks.

Liberty Resources Integrated Health Care is a community-based provider of outpatient mental health services in Central New York. Its collaborative care approach includes child psychiatrists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, nursing, care managers, peers, and other treatment professionals. Active supervision is available to clinicians seeking licensure or additional clinical expertise.

Requirements

• LMSW, LCSW, LMFT, or LMHC credentials are preferred; therapists with clinical internship experience may also be considered.
• Flexibility and an orientation toward family work.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Computer skills and the ability to use an Electronic Medical Record (EMR) effectively.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and family therapy in school and home environments.
• Conduct intake assessments, gathering information from parents, children, and other relevant sources.
• Use diagnostic and assessment information to support development of treatment plans.
• Utilize evidence-based practices.
• Provide crisis intervention services when necessary for the caseload.
• Participate actively on the School Intervention Team and partner with school staff and teachers to support students' success in school.
• Provide assessments and psychotherapy to students and families.
• Deliver individual, family, and group therapy, and services related to co-occurring substance use and mental health treatment, psychiatric evaluation, and medication management, as applicable.

Benefits

• Loan repayment opportunities through National Health Service Corps (NHSC) and Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) programs for eligible clinicians.
• Clinical supervision and licensure support.
• Ongoing professional development and CEU reimbursement.
• Manageable caseloads designed to support quality care and reduce burnout.
• Hybrid schedule combining in-person and remote work.
• Generous paid time off (PTO).

What This Job Offers

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