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Liberty Resources
Rochester, New York · Hybrid

School Based Therapist

Counselor / TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$54k-$60k

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Job Description

Liberty Resources is currently seeking a School Based Clinical Therapist for East Irondequoit Central School District.

Modified Summer Hours with Reduced Work Load!

School Based Therapist Position Summary

The therapist will provide assessments and psychotherapy to students and families, utilizing a number of evidence-based practices as well as individual, family, group therapy; co-occurring substance abuse and mental health treatment; psychiatric evaluation; and medication management services to adults, children, and families. We seek a diverse group of staff including LMSW, LCSW, LCSW-R, LMHC and LMFT clinicians.

School Based Therapist Job Responsibilities

  • Provide individual and family therapy, in the school and home environments;
  • Conduct intake assessments including gathering data from parents, children and other relevant sources;
  • 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.

School Based Therapist 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 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.

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.

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.

Welcome to wholehearted health!

Key Responsibilities

The therapist will provide individual, family, and group psychotherapy and assessments to students and families in school and home settings. They will also participate in the School Intervention Team and collaborate with school staff to support student success.

Requirements

Candidates should hold a Master's degree in a clinical field such as LMSW, LCSW, LMFT, or LMHC, though permit therapists with internship experience are considered. A valid New York State driver's license and proficiency with Electronic Medical Records are required.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Individual TherapyTreatment PlanningSubstance Abuse TreatmentDiagnostic AssessmentCollaboration

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates School Based Therapist at Liberty Resources a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Mental Health Therapy counselor listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include remote work flexibility.

Counselor Career Context

Liberty Resources ranks #17 of 21 employers hiring Counselor on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 44% are remote, 30% have no call, 58% require no weekends — this position is remote.

Mental Health Therapy by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$54k–$60kMental Health Therapy median $73k (middle half $70k–$82k)38 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 York323 active7,964 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingremotepeers: 44% remote · 30% no call · 58% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentloan repaymentNew York Counselor listings: 11% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 11% offer loan repayment785 active listings, Nov 2026
New Mental Health Therapy listings2,609 in the last 30 days1,452 the 30 days before (+80%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Mental Health Therapy pay trend−2.6% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Liberty Resources#17 of 21 for payTop Employers work-life index
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, Top Employers work-life index, 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

Individual and Family Services
Syracuse, NY
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Loan Repayment Opportunities (NHSC, PSLF)
Clinical Supervision & Licensure Support
CEU Reimbursement
Manageable Caseloads
Hybrid Schedule
Generous PTO