Primary Therapist Licensed Tier 5+
Licensed Primary Therapist Tier 5+ (LCSW, LMSW, LMHC, or LMFT)
Full-Time | Benefits Eligible | Immediate Opening
The Healing Connection, Inc.
1320 University Avenue, Rochester, NY 14607
Reports To: Clinical Director
Schedule: Full-Time, Days
Salary: $27.84-$33.72/hour, based on experience and licensure
Why Clinicians Apply to The Healing Connection
100% Employer-Paid Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
31 Paid Days Off Annually (PTO and Holidays)
35-Hour Workweek (7-Hour Workdays; 8 Hour Day with 1 Hour Paid Lunch)
403(b) Retirement Plan with 2% Employer Match
Clinical Supervision and Consultation
Continuing Education and Training Support
Specialized Eating Disorder Training
Sustainable Caseload Expectations
Collaborative, Mission-Driven Team Environment
Join a Mission That Changes Lives
The Healing Connection is seeking a compassionate, skilled, and motivated Primary Therapist to join our growing team. We are building more programs and advancing our service delivery in community.
This is more than a job. It is an opportunity to join a mission.
Every day, individuals and families impacted by eating disorders turn to The Healing Connection for hope, healing, and recovery. As part of our team, you will play a direct role in helping people reclaim their lives while contributing to an organization dedicated to expanding access to specialized eating disorder treatment throughout Western New York.
As Western New York's premier nonprofit provider of specialized eating disorder treatment services, we are expanding our programs and increasing access to care for individuals and families across the region. This growth creates exciting opportunities for talented clinicians who want to do meaningful work while contributing to a mission-driven organization. We are a NYS Office of Mental Health licensed clinic.
As a nonprofit organization, The Healing Connection reinvests resources directly into patient care, program expansion, advocacy initiatives, prevention efforts, and support services for individuals and families affected by eating disorders. Our team members are part of a larger movement to increase awareness, reduce barriers to treatment, and improve outcomes throughout our community.
At The Healing Connection, we believe healing happens through connection. Every day, our therapists help individuals and families navigate recovery, build resilience, and create healthier relationships with themselves and others. We foster a workplace culture where collaboration, learning, innovation, and compassion are valued just as highly as clinical excellence.
This position offers the opportunity to provide high-quality clinical care while also becoming involved in community outreach, school partnerships, prevention education, advocacy initiatives, awareness campaigns, and organizational growth efforts throughout the region. For clinicians seeking opportunities beyond traditional therapy, this role provides meaningful avenues for professional growth and leadership.
Most importantly, we recognize that exceptional care starts with supporting our staff. We maintain reasonable and sustainable caseload expectations, provide clinical consultation and supervision, and prioritize work-life balance so clinicians can do their best work without burnout.
About The Healing Connection
The Healing Connection's mission is to provide high-quality, compassionate, and accessible care for individuals and families affected by eating disorders and related mental health challenges.
We provide a comprehensive continuum of care including:
Outpatient Therapy (OP)
Intensive Outpatient Programming (IOP)
Partial Hospitalization Programming (PHP)
Residential Treatment
Our culture is built upon:
Respect and Humility
Integrity
Collaboration
Compassion
Clinical Excellence
Continuous Learning
Community Impact
We are proud to be an organization where clinicians have the opportunity to grow professionally while making a lasting difference in the lives of patients, families, and the broader community.
Position Summary
The Primary Therapist (minimum 3 years experience) provides psychotherapy services for adolescents and adults experiencing eating disorders and co-occurring mental health concerns. Therapists conduct comprehensive assessments, develop individualized treatment plans, provide individual, group, and family therapy, coordinate care with multidisciplinary providers, and support patients throughout their recovery journey.
This role offers a balance of clinical work, collaboration, professional development, community engagement, and opportunities for leadership and program development.
Essential Responsibilities
Comprehensive Assessment and Treatment Planning
Conduct thorough biopsychosocial assessments and diagnostic evaluations.
Utilize evidence-based assessment tools including PHQ-9, GAD-7, Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale, and other clinically appropriate measures.
Identify symptoms, behaviors, strengths, and underlying concerns to inform diagnosis and treatment planning.
Develop individualized treatment plans in collaboration with patients and families.
Review treatment goals, progress, outcomes, and assessment measures on an ongoing basis.
Incorporate evidence-based treatment approaches including CBT, DBT, ACT, Family-Based Treatment (FBT), and other clinically appropriate interventions.
Individual, Group, and Family Therapy
Provide individual psychotherapy for adolescents and adults.
Facilitate therapeutic, psychoeducational, and process-oriented groups as assigned.
Conduct family sessions and caregiver support meetings as clinically appropriate.
Educate families about eating disorders, recovery, and strategies for supporting loved ones.
Assist patients in developing coping skills, emotional regulation strategies, and recovery-focused goals.
Foster a safe, inclusive, and recovery-focused therapeutic environment.
Reasonable Caseload Expectations
We believe clinician well-being is essential to providing exceptional patient care. Unlike many behavioral health settings, The Healing Connection strives to maintain sustainable productivity expectations that support high-quality clinical work, meaningful patient relationships, and work-life balance.
Outpatient therapists typically maintain an active caseload of approximately 50 clients, with productivity expectations of approximately 25 client sessions per week. PHP therapists carry 3-5 clients.
Group Facilitation
Facilitate structured psychotherapy, skills-based, and psychoeducational groups.
Develop and implement group content utilizing evidence-based treatment practices.
Monitor group participation, progress, and group dynamics.
Collaborate with the treatment team to ensure group interventions support individualized treatment goals.
Complete group documentation in accordance with agency and regulatory standards.
Collaborative Care
Coordinate care with psychiatrists, primary care providers, registered dietitians, schools, and other treatment professionals.
Participate actively in multidisciplinary treatment planning and case consultation.
Ensure patients receive comprehensive, integrated, and coordinated care.
Crisis Intervention
Conduct ongoing risk assessments and safety evaluations.
Develop and implement safety plans when clinically indicated.
Respond appropriately to psychiatric emergencies and crisis situations.
Communicate safety concerns promptly with supervisors and treatment team members.
Documentation and Compliance
Complete clinical documentation accurately and within required timeframes.
Maintain treatment plans, progress notes, discharge summaries, and clinical records in accordance with agency, ethical, legal, and regulatory standards.
Participate in quality improvement, utilization review, risk management, and compliance activities.
Community Engagement and Growth Opportunities
As The Healing Connection continues to expand, therapists have opportunities to:
Participate in school-based education and prevention initiatives.
Represent the organization at community events and professional conferences.
Support advocacy efforts related to eating disorders and mental health awareness.
Collaborate on outreach programming throughout Western New York.
Contribute to program development and organizational growth initiatives.
Present trainings and educational workshops for community partners.
Qualifications
Education
Master's Degree in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a related behavioral health field. 3 Years Minimum Experience.
Licensure
Required:
LCSW
LMSW
LMHC
LMFT
Preferred Experience
Experience providing psychotherapy to adolescents and adults.
Experience facilitating individual, family, and group therapy.
Experience working with eating disorders and co-occurring mental health disorders.
Knowledge of evidence-based treatment modalities including CBT, DBT, ACT, and Family-Based Treatment (FBT).
Experience working with families and caregivers.
Experience collaborating within multidisciplinary treatment teams.
Experience in outpatient behavioral health settings.
Understanding of trauma-informed and culturally responsive care.
Experience working with adolescent and young adult populations preferred.
Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.
Prior eating disorder experience is preferred but not required. The Healing Connection provides specialized training, consultation, and mentorship for clinicians interested in developing expertise in eating disorder treatment.
Skills
Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic abilities.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
Strong time-management and organizational skills.
Commitment to culturally responsive and patient-centered care.
Proficiency with electronic health records and clinical documentation systems.
Why Therapists Stay at The Healing Connection
At The Healing Connection, therapists are more than providers. They are respected clinical professionals, valued team members, advocates, educators, and partners in advancing access to specialized eating disorder treatment.
We believe clinicians deliver exceptional care when they are supported, heard, and provided with the resources they need to thrive professionally and personally.
When you join The Healing Connection, you join a team committed to compassion, collaboration, and clinical excellence. You become part of a mission that reaches beyond individual therapy sessions and impacts families, schools, healthcare providers, and communities throughout Western New York.
This is more than a job. It is an opportunity to join a mission, transform lives, and help shape the future of eating disorder treatment in our community.