Primary Therapist School Based

Description STATUS: Full Time LOCATION: Outpatient Mental Health - Genesee Mental Health Center DEPARTMENT: School Therapy SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday, School Hours SUMMARY: As a Primary Therapist, your excellent communication and evaluation abilities greatly assist care providers in the assessment and treatment planning for patients with mental illness or those struggling with substance abuse. *This position is in the Gates-Chili Central School District, supporting their middle and high school, occasionally additional support at an elementary school. Key Responsibilities: Provides initial and ongoing assessment, counseling and clinical intervention to a designated caseload. Provides individual, group, and family psychotherapy. Participates functionally as a member of an interdisciplinary team in coordination and delivery of patient care. Communicates with relevant internal and external care providers to complete ongoing assessment and to coordinate care. Participates in and incorporates professional supervision and ongoing education toward quality care. Completes all required documentation in a timely and comprehensive manner. Maintains a full caseload, meeting productivity requirements and seeks to keep the incidence of failed appointments to a minimum. Utilizes efficient computer skills for electronic documentation. Must obtain licensure or permit in a timely manner. Off-site and in-home delivery of services to clients and families. Desired Attributes: Compassionate, warm and patient focused. Strong analytical and critical thinking ability. Ability to multitask, plan and balance multiple responsibilities. Two (2) years of relevant experience preferred. Minimum Qualifications: Masters Degree in Human Services field required. New Graduates: Official transcript from accredited school or letter emailed directly from the school's registrar's office confirming program completion will be accepted upon graduation. Primary source education verification required within 90 days of start date. Required Licensure/Certification: LCSW, LMSW, LMHC, LCAT, LMFT license or permit required within 1 year of hire PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Drive - Clinical - Roles in this category require frequent driving combined with mobile clinical care across settings such as emergency response, mobile clinics, and home health environments. Staff must repeatedly enter and exit vehicles, occasionally lift and carry equipment weighing up to 100 lbs. or more, and perform care within patients' homes or other confined, unpredictable, or uncontrolled environments. These positions demand strong fine and gross motor control, firm grasping, and heightened visual and auditory awareness to ensure safe and effective care delivery. Emotional and cognitive demands are substantial due to rapid decision-making, direct exposure to critical or sensitive situations, and independently managing patient care in the field or home setting. Environmental exposures may include traffic hazards, infectious agents, extreme temperatures, variable home conditions, and hazardous materials. Valid licensure, physical readiness, and flexibility for extended or on-call schedules are typically required. PAY RANGE: $53,310.00 - $67,700.00 The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for successful applicants. It may be modified in the future. Pay is determined by factors including experience, clinical licensure date, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts. Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other cha