Unity House of Troy·City of Troy, New York
Provide high-quality, trauma-informed therapeutic services and crisis stabilization to individuals and families. Responsibilities include conducting assessments, delivering evidence-based psychotherapy, and providing clinical supervision to direct care staff.
We are seeking a compassionate, skilled Mental Health Therapist to provide high‑quality, trauma‑informed therapeutic services to individuals and families experiencing emotional, behavioral, and psychological challenges. The ideal candidate will utilize evidence‑based practices, deliver culturally responsive care, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support client wellness. This role spans both Crisis Residence and MHOTRS clinic settings and plays a key role in crisis stabilization, treatment planning, and recovery‑oriented, strengths‑based care.
MHC-LP, LMSW, LMSE, or Limited Permit salary base rate is $59,789.34
Position may be eligible to a sign on bonus
Benefits: 13 paid days off in your first year for full time employment (increases every year)
56 hours of NYS Sick Leave
12 paid holidays now with a new pop-up holiday! plus 2 floating holidays
Major medical leave
Medical/dental/vision/life insurance
403b contributions after one year
Plus, gym, tuition and cell phone discounts and a 50% reduction in childcare tuition at A Child's Place.
Come work for an agency that cares about their employees and community!
Unity House is a Rensselaer County-based human service agency that provides a wide range of services to meet the otherwise unmet needs of people in our community who are hurting and struggling. We assist those who are living in poverty, adults living with mental illness or HIV/AIDS, victims of domestic violence, and children with developmental delays. We work to achieve social justice in our community and to create a better understanding of those we serve.
As An Equal Opportunity Employer, we commit ourselves to recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, age, sex, creed, disability, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, predisposing genetic characteristics , national origin, domestic violence victim status, familial status, marital status, military status, pregnancy related condition, arrest and/or criminal conviction record, or any other category protected by law, unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.
Requires a Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, or Mental Health Counseling, with licensure (LMSW, LCSW, LMHC) preferred. Candidates must have a valid NYS Driver License and proficiency in evidence-based modalities like CBT or DBT.
Market context
Behavioral health roles in New York are often in steady demand, especially for clinicians who can support diverse age groups and handle assessments or admissions. These positions can be competitive because employers commonly look for independent licensure, while also considering associate-level candidates with clear growth toward full licensure. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your licensure status and assessment experience before applying.