Therapist - School Based, SUMMERS OFF-*SIGN ON BONUS*

Job Description

Job Description

$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: 8/31/26 Status: 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 will be provided supervision.
• Must be eligible for application for licensure upon securing employment. Supervision to obtain limited permit is available.
• Prefer one-year experience in a similar setting.

Working Conditions:

• Frequently attend required meetings including staffing and team meetings.
• Requires attendance of seminars, workshops, conferences when appropriate.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15lbs at a time.
• Actively participates in in-service programs, in Quality Assurance programs and CQI, cross training; attends all mandatory classes and committees as required; completes unit-specific competencies.
• Position requires attendance to ensure requirements are met.
• Complies with DOH requirements for annual health assessments and required immunizations.

Pay Range: $31.50-$36.50/hr

Employee salary is based on commensurate experience and other qualifications.

About Oswego Health:

The mission of Oswego Health is to provide accessible, quality care and improve the health of residents throughout Oswego County. As a nonprofit healthcare system established in 1881, Oswego Health is proud to be Oswego County’s largest private employer. More than 1,300 employees spread throughout its 18 locations, work for the Oswego Health system, which includes the 132-bed community Oswego Hospital, a 32-bed psychiatric acute-care facility with multiple outpatient behavioral health service locations, The Manor at Seneca Hill, a 120-bed skilled nursing facility, and Springside at Seneca Hill, an independent retirement community. The health system also operates Oswego Health Home Care, the only hospital-based certified home healthcare agency in the County, as well as two outpatient centers, including the Fulton Medical Center, offering urgent care, lab, medical imaging, physical therapy, and occupational health services, and the Central Square Medical Center, offering urgent care, lab, medical imaging, and physical therapy services. In addition, the healthcare system includes Oswego Health Medical Practice, a multi-specialty medical group offering the community accessible, high-quality healthcare. 100+ physicians and advanced practice providers offer an extensive array of services across CNY, including primary care and specialty care in the areas of  orthopedics, cardiology, ENT, gastroenterology, breast care, general surgery, urology, and bariatrics.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Oswego Health is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment-related matters, without regard to race (including traits historically associated with race), creed, color, religion, sex/gender, national origin, age, marital or familial status, disability, pregnancy-related condition, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, citizenship status, ancestry, arrest/conviction record, military or veteran status, domestic violence victim status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, reproductive health decision making, relationship or association with a member of a protected category, or any other legally protected characteristic. Decisions affecting your position including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, training, tuition assistance, leaves of absence, disciplinary action, layoff/recall, and terminations will be made in accordance with this policy.