Community Based Therapist

$6,000 Sign-On Bonus

$75,000 Annual Salary

Join Liberty Resources Integrated Health Care and make a lasting impact in the lives of children, youth, and families.

Liberty Resources Integrated Health Care is seeking a compassionate, licensed Community-Based Therapist to join our expanding Youth Assertive Community Treatment (Youth ACT) team. This is an exciting opportunity to provide intensive, community-based behavioral health services while working alongside a collaborative multidisciplinary team dedicated to helping youth with Serious Emotional Disturbance (SED) thrive in their homes, schools, and communities.

At Liberty Resources, our employees are driven by a passion for improving lives. We foster a culture of collaboration, professional growth, inclusion, and respect while delivering high-quality, integrated behavioral health services throughout the communities we serve.

Why Join Liberty Resources?

• $6,000 Sign-On Bonus
• Competitive Annual Salary – $75,000
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Continuing Education & Professional Development Opportunities
• Supportive Leadership & Collaborative Team Environment
• Family-Friendly Workplace
• Meaningful Work That Makes a Difference Every Day

Position Summary

The Community-Based Therapist provides intensive, evidence-based behavioral health treatment and care coordination for youth experiencing Serious Emotional Disturbance (SED) and complex behavioral health needs. As a member of the Youth ACT multidisciplinary team, you will deliver services in homes, schools, and community settings using trauma-informed, family-driven, and youth-guided practices that promote recovery, stability, and long-term success.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive behavioral health assessments and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Provide evidence-based individual, family, and group therapy in home, school, and community settings.
• Deliver crisis intervention, risk assessments, safety planning, and ongoing clinical support.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, nurses, care managers, schools, healthcare providers, and community agencies to coordinate services.
• Promote youth engagement, family participation, skill development, and successful community integration.
• Participate in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings and shared caseload management.
• Complete timely, accurate clinical documentation in compliance with OMH, Medicaid, HIPAA, and agency standards.
• Participate in required trainings, supervision, quality improvement initiatives, and fidelity monitoring.
• Participate in rotating after-hours on-call coverage as required.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required

• Master's degree in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, Marriage & Family Therapy, Psychology, or a related behavioral health field.
• Current New York State license including one of the following:
  • LCSW
  • LMSW
  • LMHC
  • LMFT
  • Licensed Psychologist
• Experience working with children, adolescents, and families experiencing behavioral health challenges.
• Strong assessment, treatment planning, crisis intervention, and care coordination skills.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed care and evidence-based treatment approaches.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and organizational skills.
• Valid New York State Driver's License and reliable transportation.

Preferred

• Previous Youth ACT, ACT, Home-Based Therapy, or intensive community behavioral health experience.
• Experience serving youth with Serious Emotional Disturbance (SED), trauma, co-occurring disorders, and complex behavioral health needs.
• Knowledge of OMH regulations, Medicaid documentation requirements, and electronic health records.
• Current CANS-NY Certification or ability to obtain required certification.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 and telehealth platforms.

Why You'll Love This Role

This position offers the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with youth and families while providing life-changing services where they are needed most. You'll be empowered to practice at the top of your license, collaborate with experienced professionals, and help shape positive outcomes for children and families across the community.

If you're passionate about helping others and want to join an organization that values its employees as much as the people it serves, we'd love to hear from you.

Salary: $75,000 annually

Sign-On Bonus: $6,000

Apply today and become part of a team that's changing lives every day.

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