Alerion Healthcare is seeking a Social Work Clinic LMSW - Licensed Master Social Worker for a travel job in Penn Yan, New York.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: LMSW - Licensed Master Social Worker
- Discipline: Social Work
- Start Date: 06/23/2025
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours
- Employment Type: Travel
Clinical Primary Therapist (LMSW or LCSW)
$2,160 per Week 26-Week Contract Finger Lakes Region, NY
Position Type: Contract - Travel
Location: Finger Lakes Region, New York
Assignment Length: 26 Weeks
Schedule: Full-time, Monday-Friday between 8 am and 7 pm, with on-call rotation for evenings and weekends
Hourly Rate: $54 per hour
Weekly Gross Pay: $2,160
Additional Compensation: Tax-free stipends available for qualified travelers
Benefits: 401(k) with company match, medical benefits available Make an Impact in Mental Health - While Experiencing the Beauty of the Finger Lakes
We are actively hiring a Clinical Primary Therapist (LMSW or LCSW) with strong outpatient behavioral health experience for a 26-week contract assignment in the beautiful Finger Lakes region of New York. This is a meaningful opportunity to provide critical mental health care, collaborate with a compassionate team, and enjoy an ideal work-life balance in one of the Northeast's most scenic areas.
This position involves a blend of outpatient therapy and crisis intervention, requiring a clinician who is confident with assessments, treatment planning, and responding to behavioral health emergencies. What You'll Do
As a Clinical Primary Therapist, you will work with individuals and families in both structured outpatient therapy settings and during acute crisis interventions. You will be responsible for delivering evidence-based therapeutic care while fostering a supportive and healing environment.
Key responsibilities include:
- Conducting comprehensive assessments including psychosocial histories, mental status exams, risk evaluations, and co-occurring disorder screenings
- Developing person-centered, culturally responsive treatment plans in collaboration with clients and their families
- Providing individual and group counseling using evidence-based modalities focused on recovery, emotional wellness, and symptom management
- Coordinating care across interdisciplinary teams and engaging in discharge planning and resource referrals
- Participating in on-call rotations for emergency department behavioral health crisis evaluations
- Maintaining timely and compliant documentation, including treatment plans, progress notes, and reassessments
- Supporting client engagement, retention, and goal achievement through high-quality, personalized care
What We're Looking For - Active LMSW or LCSW license in New York State
- Prior experience working in New York State with a strong understanding of OMH regulations
- Minimum of one year of experience in outpatient behavioral health settings
- Crisis intervention and emergency mental health evaluation experience strongly preferred
- Availability for rotating on-call coverage including evenings and weekends
- Strong communication, documentation, and collaboration skills
- Local candidates may apply; travel stipend eligibility applies to non-local candidates only
Why Choose This Opportunity Rewarding Work: Make a measurable difference in the lives of individuals navigating mental health challenges, while expanding your clinical skills in a dynamic, supportive setting.
Scenic Location: The Finger Lakes region offers a peaceful and rejuvenating atmosphere between shifts-perfect for hiking, wine tasting, kayaking, or simply enjoying the changing seasons.
Comprehensive Support: Competitive weekly compensation, tax-free stipends for qualified travelers, 401(k) with company match, and access to medical benefits.
Apply Now This is an exceptional opportunity for a committed Clinical Primary Therapist ready to embrace a fulfilling contract role in one of New York's most inviting destinations. Bring your clinical expertise where it's needed most-and experience the personal and professional rewards that come with it.
Alerion Healthcare Job ID. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Clinical Primary Therapist (LMSW or LCSW)
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Benefits
- Medical benefits
- 401k retirement plan