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Saratoga Center for the Family

School-Based Mental Health Therapist (Waterford-Halfmoon SD)

Pay: $25–$30/hr

Posted: 4 weeks ago

Location: Waterford, NY (Onsite)

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/1/2026

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What they do

A Family or Behavioral Therapist works with clients who need help dealing with emotional disorders or problems with family and relationships. Addresses client problems in the context of family relationships; helps clients develop ways to recognize and change behavior patterns. Works with individuals, couples or families.

$56,406 / year median in New York

+24% projected growth

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Job Description

Saratoga Center for the Family, a non-profit with our main offices located in Saratoga Springs, has an exciting opportunity for self-motivated and committed therapists in our school based program at Waterford-Halfmoon School District. This is a 10 month position that follows the school based calendar, mirroring the school schedule with some additional afternoon appointments for parents; as well as 25 days of employment during the summer school vacation. Client base presents with a variety of concerns including victims of abuse and violence, trauma, families with parenting concerns, general anxiety and depression and behavioral problems. Experience with treatment of trauma, sexual abuse, Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and School based Mental Health experience preferred. This role supports students and their families, as an employee of Saratoga Center for the Family in a school based position, fulfilling the following responsibilities:

Provide individual and family psychotherapy
Be responsible for initial mental health evaluations
Collaboration with families, school staff, and outside providers
Complete all necessary paperwork Why Saratoga Center for the Family?

School based position follows the school calendar with 25 days of work during the summer months Cohesive and supportive work environment Referrals supplied Minimal paperwork Paid evidence based trainings Agency provided administrative support Clinical Supervision at all levels of licensure Flexible schedule and hours which may include telehealth from home Guaranteed hourly rate/not fee for service

Requirements:

Valid New York State License to practice Mental Health Therapy

LCSW-R, LCSW, LMSW, LMHC, LMFT

Only licensed clinicians will be considered

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Professional development assistance Retirement plan Vision insurance

Education:

Master's (Required)

License/Certification:

LMSW, LCSW, LCSW-R, LMHC or LMFT (Required)

Work Location:

In person