Clinician - School Based Services

Location

Milford, CT | United States

Job description

Clinician - School Based Services

This position will be designated to Joseph A. Foran Highschool, Milford

$7,5000 sign-on bonus

$51,484 - $60,544 per year

PURPOSE and POSITION OVERVIEW FOR SCHOOL BASED SERVICES CLINICIAN

Provide school-based psychotherapy and case management to children and families experiencing behavioral health issues.

DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide clinical assessment, diagnosis and traditional treatment and evidence based treatment to children/adolescents and their families.
• Provide individual, parenting, family and group modalities of treatment as needed.
• Provide case management services as needed.
• Maintain client documentation in electronic health records as required.
• Facilitate evidence based treatment groups in school setting
• Facilitate parent support groups
• Establish and maintain working relationships with school personnel
• Perform any other department or agency-related duties or special projects as directed by supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS and COMPETENCIES

Masters degree in behavioral health field required.

Associate license required, Full license preferred.

Ability to work flexible schedule, with early mornings and some evenings required

Knowledge of child development and psychiatric disorders.

Experience with evidence based practices (TFCBT, MATCH, ARC, DBT -adolescent) preferred

Experience working in a school setting preferred

Good communication and documentation skills.

Computer literacy.

Experience in counseling/therapeutic methods/practices with children and families.

Sensitivity to diverse cultures and language competencies.

Ability to prioritize and organize schedules/demands.

CBITS training prior to hire preferred; CBITS training required upon hire

Access to reliable transportation on a consistent basis.

Benefits for the positions include:

• Competitive pay on a union scale commensurate with your position and experience
• Medical and Dental with significant employer contribution to the premiums and HSA (if chosen as your plan)
• 403(b) with a generous employer contribution
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance
• Paid Vacation with 15 days to start, paid personal days, paid sick time, paid winter holiday break days, plus 11 paid holidays
• One remote (work from home day) per week

*The bonus will be made through payroll in two payments: $3,750 in the first payroll after 30 days of employment, and $3,750 the first payroll after the staff member successfully completes their 6 month probationary period.

Only candidates whose qualifications meet the requirements of the position will be contacted. No phone calls, walk-ins or third parties, please. We regret that we cannot provide relocation assistance for this position.

Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer / Minorities / Females / Disabled / Veterans

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Salary

$51.48k - $60.54k