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Liberty Resources
New York · Hybrid

School Based Therapist

CounselorFull-Time

Listed compensation

$54k-$60k

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Job Description

Liberty Resources is currently seeking a School Based Mental Health Therapist for APW Jr/Sr High school.

Modified Summer Hours with Reduced Work Load!

Position Summary

The therapist will provide assessments and psychotherapy to students and families. We seek a diverse group of staff including LMSW, LCSW, LCSW-R, LMHC and LMFT clinicians.

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.
  • Actively participate on the School Intervention Team and partner with school staff/teachers to best support child’s success in the school setting.
  • Collaborate with trained providers in areas of health care and behavioral health.

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.

Our employees have passion around the services they provide and our corporate values of excellence and staff support. 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.

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 conduct intake assessments and provide individual and family psychotherapy in school and home environments. They will also collaborate with school staff and multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement effective treatment plans.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Individual TherapyTreatment PlanningClinical DocumentationCrisis InterventionCollaborationDiagnostic Assessment

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 34% are remote, 30% have no call, 68% require no weekends — this position is remote.

Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

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).

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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 package