Community Based Therapist

Counselor / TherapistIncludes callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$65K

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 7mo ago

Job Description

Liberty Resources is seeking a Community Based Therapist to work with our clients in Onondaga and Oswego Counties

Our employees have passion around 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.

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.

Reasons To Become A Community Based Therapist

  • Autonomy in creating your schedule
  • Ability to work flexible hours
  • Caseload of 8-14* (based on the needs of the youth)
  • Access to clinical supervision
  • Hybrid work environment

What We Offer As An Agency

  • A Collaborative and Supportive Team Atmosphere
  • Competitive Compensation and Paid Time Off Package
  • Family-Friendly Workplace
  • Medical/Dental/Vision Coverage
  • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
  • Continuing Education Opportunities

Therapist Position Summary

The Community Based Therapist is primarily responsible for providing direct therapeutic and supportive services to children and their birth families in Onondaga and Oswego counties. The Community Based Therapist provides support and guidance to the caregivers of the youth and case management services to enhance the success of the youth and their dynamics within the home and community.

Therapist Job Responsibilities

  • Complete required assessments and establish medical necessity for all youth in program
  • Develops and implements treatment plans based on assessment and evaluation and provides input into youth treatment goals for other team members.
  • Provides psychosocial education and therapy to youth and families in a home-based setting.
  • Provides crisis management and intervention services both during business hours and thru the after- hours on-call cell service.
  • Maintains and update case records electronically and in hard case file.

Therapist Qualifications

Licensure (LCSW, LMSW, LMHC, LMFT) or Limited Permit, and Masters in Social Work or related clinical degree and one (1) year post-graduate experience working with children and adolescents. Must have a valid New York State driver's license and access to reliable transportation.

Therapist Required Skills and Abilities

Is sensitive to cultural differences and able to incorporate that understanding into service provision. Strong organizational and interpersonal skills are needed. Must be able to work independently and with flexibility in days and hours of work. Excellent verbal and written communication skills and computer literacy are required. Must demonstrate initiative, sound judgement, and an understanding of the issues facing foster children and their families.

Starting Pay: $65,000 per year

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.

Key Responsibilities

The Community Based Therapist provides direct therapeutic and supportive services to children and their families. They also offer case management services to enhance the success of youth within their home and community.

Requirements

Candidates must have a Master's degree in Social Work or a related clinical field and at least one year of post-graduate experience working with children and adolescents. Licensure or a Limited Permit is required, along with a valid New York State driver's license.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Cultural SensitivityOrganizational SkillsJudgment

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Community Based Therapist at Liberty Resources / Liberty POST a 6.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) — ranked against 7,459 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include remote work flexibility, flexible scheduling.

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 52% are remote, 50% have no call, 60% 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 ~$65k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $60k 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 score6.2 / 10 · above average in mental health therapy (counseling)ranked against 7,459 Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$65kMental Health Therapy median $75k (middle half $70k–$91k)25 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$60k in purchasing powerNew York index 107.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Mental Health Therapy listings in New York327 active7,568 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingremotepeers: 52% remote · 50% no call · 60% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedNew York counselor listings (all specialties): 10% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 10% offer loan repayment809 active listings, Nov 2026
New Mental Health Therapy listings2,530 in the last 30 days1,373 the 30 days before (+84%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (7,459 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

Paid Time Off
Medical/Dental/Vision Coverage
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
Continuing Education Opportunities
Family-Friendly Workplace
Collaborative and Supportive Team Atmosphere
Hybrid Work Environment
Clinical Supervision