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Liberty Resources / Liberty POST
Syracuse, New York · Hybrid

School Based Therapist

Counselor / TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$54K–$60K

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Liberty Resources has openings for School Based Therapists to support kids in our community!

10 Month School Calendar Position with Flexible Work Options over Summer!

Position Summary:

The School Based Therapist will provide assessments and therapeutic services to students and their families within a school-based setting. Due to the nature of this work, clinicians follow a schedule aligned with the academic school calendar.

Job 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

Provide crisis intervention services when necessary for caseload.

Actively participate on the School Intervention Team and partner with school staff/teachers to best support child’s success in the school setting.

Values service, excellence, and responsibility, seeing opportunity where others see barriers to success. We strive to create and sustain an inclusive environment where everyone feels a strong sense of belonging

Qualifications

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.

Salary range: $54,225 to $60,225 for 10 Month School Year Salary Schedule, with Per Diem Rates paid for 10 Weeks Summer, designed to offer flexibility and control over your work schedule and income.

About Us

Liberty Resources is a dynamic and growing human services agency that is a great place to work! We are currently seeking School Based Clinical Therapists.

Liberty utilizes a team-based 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. 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.

Our employees have a passion for the services they provide and our corporate values of excellence and staff support. We pride ourselves on high quality, integrated, community-based services that meet the evolving needs of our communities.

Liberty Resources is committed to creating a diverse inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Liberty Resources offers equal employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, parental status, housing status, source of income or military status, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local EEO laws.

At Liberty Resources, we’re dedicated to helping you thrive—professionally and personally.

Here’s What Makes Us Stand Out

Loan Repayment Opportunities

We’re an approved site for the National Health Service Corps (NHSC) and Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) programs. Eligible clinicians (LCSWs, LMHCs, LMFTs) can take advantage of these benefits.

Clinical Supervision & Licensure Support

Receive expert guidance and mentorship to advance toward full licensure.

Professional Development

Grow your career with ongoing learning opportunities and CEU reimbursement to keep your skills sharp.

Balanced Workload

Manageable caseloads designed to support quality care and reduce burnout.

Flexible Work-Life Balance

Enjoy a supportive culture with a hybrid schedule—combining in-person and remote work.

Competitive Time Off

A generous PTO package to help you recharge and maintain well-being.

Key Responsibilities

The School Based Therapist will conduct intake assessments and provide individual and family therapy within school and home environments. They will also collaborate with school staff and participate in the School Intervention Team to support student success.

Key Skills

Individual TherapyTreatment PlanningClinical Documentation

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates School Based Therapist at Liberty Resources / Liberty POST a 7.7 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) — ranked against 7,479 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include remote work flexibility.

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 42% are remote, 34% have no call, 56% require no weekends — this position is remote.

The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$57k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $53k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Mental Health Therapy by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score7.7 / 10 · top 25% in mental health therapy (counseling)ranked against 7,479 Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$54k–$60kMental Health Therapy median $73k (middle half $67k–$82k)35 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$53k in purchasing powerNew York index 107.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Mental Health Therapy listings in New York326 active7,478 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingremotepeers: 42% remote · 34% no call · 56% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentloan repaymentNew York counselor listings (all specialties): 10% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 10% offer loan repayment792 active listings, Nov 2026
New Mental Health Therapy listings2,512 in the last 30 days1,354 the 30 days before (+86%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (7,479 Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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About Liberty Resources / Liberty POST

Education Management
Syracuse, NY
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Loan Repayment Opportunities (NHSC and PSLF)
Clinical Supervision & Licensure Support
Professional Development
CEU reimbursement
Balanced Workload
Flexible Work-Life Balance
Hybrid schedule
Competitive Time Off