Therapist - School Based-Follows School Calendar

Department: CENTER FOR MENTAL HEALTH & WELLNESS FOR YOUTH

$15,000 Sign on Bonus-SUMMERS OFF (July-September)

Position Follows The 10 Month School Calendar with an Option to Work as Desired Over the Summer and Make Some Extra Money!

• Many of Oswego Health’s school sites are approved for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program
• Clinical supervision to support licensure is available
• We offer CEU reimbursement and protected time to support career advancement
• Leadership that supports work-life balance culture
• A "Clinical Ladders" program that offers concrete ways to receive salary increases based on experience gained
• Productivity incentives including quarterly bonuses for those that meet the threshold

Job Title:
School Based Therapist Department: MH&W
- School Based (Multiple Locations; reach out to inquire about specifics)

Reports to:
Clinical Supervisor Revision Date: 10/12/2026 Status:
Non-Exempt

Job Summary:

Responsible for providing psychotherapy in a school-based satellite clinic. Responsibilities include evaluating client needs, providing direct clinical services and participating in interdisciplinary team meetings/staffing. Provides direct therapeutic services within the outpatient setting. Maintains appropriate documentation and prepares reports as required. Occasionally supervises subordinate staff and/or students.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Provide individual and group therapy.
• Participate in screenings or other intake assessment activities as assigned.
• Provide crisis counseling/evaluations when indicated.
• Provide services as an individual therapist, including assessment of treatment needs, treatment planning, and coordination of services.
• Provide clinical services in accordance with managed care regulations when indicated.
• Maintain the medical chart by filing documents in appropriate location.
• Responsible for scheduling patient appointments efficiently using Meditech CSW (Community Wide Scheduling) software.
• Provide clinical supervision to subordinate staff or students when indicated.
• Provide consultation/education related to specialty area for other staff as indicated.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation and prepare periodic reports as required.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with division staff, school staff, other service providers, and the community at large.
• Coordinate clients' plans of treatment with other service providers as needed. Refer for additional/specialized services when indicated.
• Obtain releases of information to incorporate collateral involvement in treatment care.
• Complete community service referrals to client’s needs.
• Comply with state and federal government rules and regulations regarding health, safety and equal opportunity.
• Attend required meetings, including SST meetings in the school, staff meetings, quarterly meetings, and group supervision meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities (Unit Specific):

• Knowledge of current therapeutic concepts and techniques. Attend seminars, workshops, conferences when appropriate.
• Knowledge of state and federal government rules and regulations regarding health, safety and equal opportunity.
• Ability to work under stressful situations with clients, families and other human services providers. Appointments may involve irregular work hours and may be provided at satellite locations.
• Knowledge of community resources and services in the surrounding areas.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of client information.

Education and Experience:

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, or doctorate in psychology required.
• Licensure to practice in New York state highly preferred.
• Individuals with Limited Permit may be considered and…