Primary Therapist - Lead

Rochester General Hospital

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Outpatient Mental Health - Genesee Mental Health Center Until 9/26/2026 5+ years exp H-1B sponsor history First posted July 28, 2026 Last posted July 28, 2026
Job description

STATUS: Full-Time

LOCATION: 224 Alexander Street, Rochester, NY 14607

DEPARTMENT: Youth and Family

SCHEDULE: M-F, 8:30 AM -5:00 PM

SUMMARY

As a Lead Primary Therapist, your excellent ability to lead, communicate and evaluate greatly assists care providers in both the assessment and treatment planning for patients, contributing to departmental efficiency.

Minimum Requirements:

  • Master’s Degree in Human Services field required.

Required Licensure/Certification Skills:

  • LCSW, LMHC, LMSW, LMFT, LCAT, PhD, or Licensed Psychologist required.

ATTRIBUTES

  • Five (5) to seven (7) years of experience preferred

  • Compassionate, kind and patient focused 

  • Strong attention to detail, demonstrated leadership and excellent computer skills

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Patient Evaluation & Development. Provide initial and ongoing assessment, counseling and clinical intervention to a designated caseload; incorporate professional supervision and ongoing education towards quality care

  • Patient Care. Provide individual, group and family psychotherapy; participate in the coordination and delivery of patient care; communicate with relevant internal and external care providers; complete all required documentation in a timely and comprehensive manner

  • Leadership. Undertake planning, problem solving and quality improvement activities; provide clinical supervision to the clinical team or program staff; assist the team leader in assuring smooth, effective delivery of care in response to community requests for services

EDUCATION:

MS (Required)

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS: 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

S - Sedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.

Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

PAY RANGE:

$69,500.00 - $98,000.00

CITY:

Rochester

POSTAL CODE:

14607

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

About this role

Summary

Lead assessment and therapy for patients; supervise staff; improve care quality.

Job title

Primary Therapist - Lead

Experience level

5-7 years

Minimum experience

5+ years exp

Industry

healthcare

Location requirements

Rochester, NY; remote not allowed

Salary

$70k–$98k

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

Yes

Skills & keywords

Required skills

licensure/certification in LCSW, LMHC, LMSW, LMFT, LCAT, PhD, or licensed psychologist

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

assessmentcounselingpsychotherapyclinical supervisionleadership
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

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On-site

Rochester, NY, USA

On-site City