Pays $53k-$63k$7k below the Social Worker market median of ~$70k (22 jobs) · Above average in Social Work for work-life (6.4/10, vs 5,645 in this specialty)

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Ithaca, New York

Clinical Coordinator (Social Worker) Lighthouse Program

Social Worker Above average in Social WorkNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time
Posted 1h ago · Verified live

About the Role

Full-time school-based clinical coordinator. Provide counseling and case management. 10-month school calendar. Ithaca, NY. $53K-$63K.

Join Racker as a Clinical Coordinator (Social Worker) – School-Based in Ithaca, New York. Lighthouse Program | Racker at TST BOCESIthaca, NYFull-Time | 10-Month School Calendar (with additional summer opportunities available) Help students rediscover success. Do you believe that every student deserves another chance to thrive?

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $53K - $63K
  • Supportive clinical supervision
  • Professional mentorship
  • Collaborative multidisciplinary team
  • Professional growth opportunities
  • Continuing education
  • School calendar schedule
  • Comprehensive benefits

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • No weekends required.
  • Day shift only - no nights.

This position offers weekends off, day shifts only. Work with Racker in Ithaca, New York.

Key Responsibilities

The Clinical Coordinator will provide individual and group counseling while serving as the primary case manager for students in a therapeutic school setting. They will also coordinate intakes, discharges, and transition plans while collaborating with families, educators, and community partners.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Social Work or a related mental health discipline and possess a valid driver's license. Current New York State licensure or eligibility is preferred, along with experience in school-based settings or working with adolescents.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Clinical case managementIndividual counselingGroup counselingCrisis interventionSuicide risk assessmentTrauma-informed careTreatment planningFamily partnershipCollaborationClinical documentationRestorative practicesCommunicationProblem-solvingRelationship building

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Clinical Coordinator (Social Worker) Lighthouse Program at Racker a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Social Work — ranked against 5,645 active Social Work listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Social Worker Career Context

Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 34% are remote, 16% have no call, 64% require no weekends.

Social Work pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$58k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $54k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 6.4/10 on work-life balance for Social Worker roles.

Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...

Benefits analysis: Compared to 22 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...

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About Racker

Individual and Family Services
Ithaca, NY
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Supportive clinical supervision
Professional mentorship
Collaborative multidisciplinary team
Professional growth opportunities
Continuing education
School calendar schedule
Competitive salary
Comprehensive benefits