Therapist, Community Based

The Salvation Army Eastern Territory • Syracuse, NY

121d • $28

About The Position

The Salvation Army Syracuse Area Services is hiring Community Based Therapists! This is a part-time opening with potential to convert to full-time. The starting rate is $28/hour with benefits even at part-time status. As a Community Based Therapist, you will provide therapeutic services to children and youth (ages 0–21) under the Children & Family Treatment and Support Services Medicaid program, helping them achieve emotional, behavioral, and mental health goals in the least restrictive environment—often in their home or community. The goal of services is to increase accessibility to quality mental health services, while preventing the progression of mental health needs through early identification and intervention. We have 1 part-time opening (29 hrs/week) reporting to the Director of Behavioral Health Services, with the potential to move to full-time (35 hrs/week) based on performance and agency needs. Flexible scheduling is available based on provider and family availability. This is a great opportunity for professionals working toward clinical licensure to gain hands-on experience with youth and families in a community mental health setting—with the support of a large, well-established agency.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in a mental health field (e.g MFT, MHC, MSW, Creative Arts Therapy).
• Applicants with a limited permit working towards licensure are welcome.
• Candidates enrolled in a related graduate program may be considered.
• Experience working with children through work, internship, volunteering or personal life is preferred.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and access to a reliable private transportation that meets Salvation Army insurance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Complete mental health assessments for youth that may result in diagnosis.
• Create and update treatment plans with input from the youth and their family, offering a range of treatment options.
• Provide counseling services (individual, family, or group) in-home or in the community.
• Exposure to evidence-based practices including Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), Functional Family Therapy (FFT) and Eye-Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR), with potential for training and certification in a model.
• Respond to crisis situations as needed—by phone, in-person, or follow-up.
• Work with other service providers to ensure coordinated care for each youth.
• Keep accurate records and documentation that meet Medicaid and agency requirements.
• Attend all required and optional trainings to stay current in the field.
• Practice with cultural sensitivity and a trauma-informed approach in all interactions.
• Meet expectations for timely documentation and monthly productivity goals.
• Perform other duties as assigned or developed as part of the role.
• Engage in weekly supervision. Supervision does meet the criteria for clinical supervision towards licensure for various mental health degree fields.

Benefits

• Paid Holidays
• Vacation
• Sick & Personal Time Off
• Retirement Savings Account
• Pension Plan
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurances for full-time employees

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Master's degree