Liberty Resources, Inc. is looking for an engaging, strengths-based therapist with strong clinical assessment skills to serve as a mental health liaison to the Family Treatment Court (FTC) in Tompkins County.

Family Treatment Court is a multidisciplinary team with a mission of providing for the health, safety, and permanency of children of parents who struggle with substance use and are involved in neglect proceedings by supporting a parent’s recovery and improving parenting practices. The team looks to the clinician for guidance on how a participant’s experiences have led them to where they are today and on best practices to support and engage a participant on their journey of recovery.

The clinician will

• Complete psychosocial assessments
• Provide brief, solution focused therapeutic treatment for a small, rotating caseload of participants
• Support crises intervention as needed
• Serve as a mental health liaison during for the FTC team
• Collaborate with FTC team and other providers for assessment and treatment purposes

This position is a good fit for someone who

• Demonstrates understanding of substance abuse and mental health disorders.
• Has strong writing skills.
• Has experience with crises intervention and brief therapeutic interventions
• Approaches their work with clients with cultural humility
• Is committed to client engagement
• Performs well in a team approach but also able to work independently; managing their own time and productivity

This position is hybrid

The clinician will attend required meetings and connect with clients in a community-based setting (ex: DSS, FTC office, a client’s home, etc.) in person with flexibility to work remotely to complete other job tasks.

Applicants must meet the following qualifications:

• Master’s degree in a mental health field
• CASAC or experience serving clients who struggle with substance abuse
• Must have a valid New York State driver’s license and access to reliable transportation.
• Licensure or pending licensure in their discipline preferred but not required

Come work for Liberty and enjoy the rewards!

• Liberty is a 501C nonprofit employer and may qualify you for loan forgiveness
• Access to quality clinical supervision for licensure
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Medical/Dental/Vision Coverage
• 401(k) Retirement Saving Plan
• Mileage reimbursement

Pay: $53, 000 / year + $3, 500 sign on bonus

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.