Hillside·City of Rochester, New York
The Clinician I assesses and delivers mental health care to youth and families across various settings including homes, schools, and residential facilities. They are responsible for creating and implementing treatment plans, providing therapy, and maintaining compliant clinical documentation.
The Clinician I will assess and deliver quality mental health care to youth and family in Community, Home, School, or Residential setting under appropriate supervision.
Essential Job Functions
Assist the Clinical team in the assessment of Hillside youth and family needs through clinical interventions to treat and achieve positive outcomes.
Create, implement, evaluate, and modify, as needed, individual treatment plans to meet assessed client’s unique needs as a member of a multi-disciplinary team.
Assess and facilitate referrals to Hillside services and resources provided by the treatment team.
Provide individual and group therapy, as well as family therapy, based on client needs.
Collaborate with other informal supports, community, and mental health providers to provide needed services to clients.
Develop, maintain, and retain all required documentation in a compliant and timely manner including, but not limited to, clinical assessments, treatment plans, and progress notes.
Act as the primary contact for the treatment plan for youth being treated.
May provide transportation for youth as needed to appointments, meetings, or appearances.
Ensure Hillside policies, procedures and all applicable governmental laws/regulations/guidelines are followed.
Youth ACT and Therapeutic Foster Care programs: On call responsibilities as scheduled.
While this job description covers many aspects of the role, employees may be required to perform other duties as assigned.
Special Requirements
Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Psychologist, Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), or Licensed Creative Arts Therapist (LCAT)
If not licensed, obtain a limited permit upon hire and successfully pass licensing exam by the end of permit period.
LMSWs pursuing LCSW licensure must complete all required supervised hours within three (3) years of full-time employment or six (6) years of part-time employment.
Unrestricted, valid NYS driver’s license for minimum of 1 year with a clean driving record and minimum insurance coverage that meets agency standards.
Ability and willingness to travel
Residential Treatment Facilities and Youth ACT programs: CPR certification required or obtained within 60 days of hire.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
In addition to demonstrating the Hillside Professional Competencies of Communicates Effectively, Personal Excellence, Cultural Competence, Builds and Leverages Relationships, Optimizes Decision Making, the following occupational competencies must be demonstrated:
Demonstrate ability to assess and treat youth and families.
Ability to advocate for children/youth/families in order to achieve the best possible outcomes; communicates reasonable expectations and facilitates the achievement of results.
Maintain the highest ethical and professional standards of conduct towards all.
Demonstrate ability to utilize conflict resolution skills.
$62,500 Minimum pay rate, $75,000 Maximum pay rate, based on experience. This pay rate may include a Regional and/or Department premium.
At Hillside, we believe that healthy youth and strong families with opportunities to succeed are the foundation of any thriving community. Guided by this belief, we provide community-based services, education, and residential treatment to positively impact lives, in partnership with youth and families who have experienced trauma. From locations across Central & Western New York and Prince George’s County, Maryland, our programs serve nearly 10,000 youth, adults, and families each year.
Partnering with families and communities, we deliver high-quality, evidence-based services, in the appropriate settings — whether on residential campuses or in schools, homes, or the workplace. By measuring the impact of our work, we endeavor to deliver ever better outcomes every day.
Hillside is committed to equal opportunities for all, supporting a diverse workforce, creating development opportunities for our people. Hillside is an equal opportunity employer; individuals from underrepresented and/or marginalized identities, Veterans, and disabled persons are encouraged to apply. Upon request, reasonable accommodations will be provided for the disabled.
We offer a competitive benefits package to include generous paid time off, paid holidays, comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, flexible spending account, 403(b) retirement savings plan with employer match, and Employee Assistance Plan – just to name a few of the amazing benefits at Hillside! World changers and change makers join our talent community every day. Apply online, get on board, and grow your career with us!
Candidates must hold a Master's degree and be license-eligible in New York State as an LMSW, LCSW, LMFT, LMHC, or LCAT. A valid driver's license and the ability to travel for community-based work are also required.
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.
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