Youth and Family Therapist

About Us: 

Liberty Resources is a dynamic and growing human services agency that is a great place to work! Working for Liberty Resources means you’ll have access to great career opportunities, benefits and a fun atmosphere. Our employees have passion around our values of service, excellence, and responsibility. 

We pride ourselves on high quality, integrated, community-based services that meet the evolving needs of our communities. 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. We are currently seeking per diem therapists to provide community-based services to youth in Onondaga or Oswego County!

Position Summary:

The Youth and Family Therapist is primarily responsible for providing direct therapeutic services to children and families receiving Medicaid in Oswego County. The therapist will also provide assessment/evaluation services to Medicaid families. The Therapist will operate on a fee for service model and have the flexibility to build their caseload and schedule as they see fit.   

Why chose this role?

• Lots of flexibility
• Ability to work on weekends/evenings
• Paid training
• Access to clinical supervision
• Ability to meet people in their natural environments                          

Job Responsibilities:

• Conducts licensed evaluation (assessment) including gathering data from parents, children and other relevant sources.
• Develops treatment plans
• Generates a recommendation outlining medical necessity for services
• Provides psychotherapy (counseling) to children and families in a home-based setting in addition to telehealth services.
• Provides crisis intervention activities as needed.
• Maintains and updates individual client case records utilizing the EVOLV computer system.
• Must be able to work independently and with flexibility. Most youth are available after school hours, ranging from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Weekends are an option but not expected  

Qualifications:

• Must meet the NYS Medicaid qualifications for a non-physician licensed behavioral health practitioner (NP-LBHP).  This includes Licensed Psychoanalysts, Licensed Clinical Social Workers, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapists, Licensed Mental Health Counselors, and Licensed Masters Social Workers under the supervision of LCSW, licensed Psychologists or Psychiatrists. 
• Experience providing home-based counseling to children and families and completing assessment and treatment planning preferred.
• Must have a valid New York State driver's license and access to reliable transportation.
• Demonstrates the values of diversity, equity and belonging; foster an inclusive environment that facilitates diversity. 

We Offer:

• A Collaborative and Supportive Team Atmosphere
• Access to Quality Clinical Supervision with hours toward LCSW licensure
• Opportunities to Enhance Clinical Growth and Advancement
• Competitive Compensation and Paid Time Off package
• Family Friendly Workplace
• Medical/Dental/Vision Coverage
• 401(k) Retirement Saving Plan
• Continuing Education Opportunities Offered 

Pay:  

About Us: 

Liberty Resources is a dynamic and growing human services agency that is a great place to work! Working for Liberty Resources means you’ll have access to great career opportunities, benefits and a fun atmosphere. Our employees have passion around our values of service, excellence, and responsibility. 

We pride ourselves on high quality, integrated, community-based services that meet the evolving needs of our communities. 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.

We are currently seeking per diem therapists to provide community-based services to youth in Onondaga or Oswego County!

Position Summary:

The Youth and Family Therapist is primarily responsible for providing direct therapeutic services to children and families receiving Medicaid in Oswego County. The therapist will also provide assessment/evaluation services to Medicaid families. The Therapist will operate on a fee for service model and have the flexibility to build their caseload and schedule as they see fit.   

Why chose this role?

• Lots of flexibility
• Ability to work on weekends/evenings
• Paid training
• Access to clinical supervision
• Ability to meet people in their natural environments                          

Job Responsibilities:

• Conducts licensed evaluation (assessment) including gathering data from parents, children and other relevant sources.
• Develops treatment plans
• Generates a recommendation outlining medical necessity for services
• Provides psychotherapy (counseling) to children and families in a home-based setting in addition to telehealth services.
• Provides crisis intervention activities as needed.
• Maintains and updates individual client case records utilizing the EVOLV computer system.
• Must be able to work independently and with flexibility. Most youth are available after school hours, ranging from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Weekends are an option but not expected  

Qualifications:

• Must meet the NYS Medicaid qualifications for a non-physician licensed behavioral health practitioner (NP-LBHP).  This includes Licensed Psychoanalysts, Licensed Clinical Social Workers, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapists, Licensed Mental Health Counselors, and Licensed Masters Social Workers under the supervision of LCSW, licensed Psychologists or Psychiatrists. 
• Experience providing home-based counseling to children and families and completing assessment and treatment planning preferred.
• Must have a valid New York State driver's license and access to reliable transportation.
• Demonstrates the values of diversity, equity and belonging; foster an inclusive environment that facilitates diversity. 

We Offer:

• A Collaborative and Supportive Team Atmosphere
• Access to Quality Clinical Supervision with hours toward LCSW licensure
• Opportunities to Enhance Clinical Growth and Advancement
• Competitive Compensation and Paid Time Off package
• Family Friendly Workplace
• Medical/Dental/Vision Coverage
• 401(k) Retirement Saving Plan
• Continuing Education Opportunities Offered 

Pay: 

Evaluation: $23.22 per 15 min billable unit ($92.87 per billable hour)

OLP Counseling Individual: $17.37 per 15 min billable unit ($69.48 per billable hour)

OLP Counseling Individual (Offsite): $22.15 per 15 min billable unit ($88.58 per billable hour)

Welcome to Wholehearted Health!

Liberty Resources is an Equal Opportunity Employer