Clinician - School Based Services

School Based Clinician

Bridges Healthcare, Inc. has an immediate opening for a School Based Clinician. This position will be designated to Bailey Middle School, West Haven, CT. Full-time/35 hour work week. $57,304 - $74,161 per year, commensurate of experience. Benefits for the position 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

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.

Bridges Healthcare is a valued and trusted community partner. A leading provider of a wide continuum of integrated behavioral health services. An employer of choice and offers staff the opportunity to grow and learn with the organization. Sustained by a diverse funding model that reflects broad-based community support and investment. Well-known and well-regarded for the services and supports we provide. A recognized expert and leader in delivering innovative solutions to behavioral health challenges. A powerful advocate for our clients, services, and improved systems. Bridges is STAR-LRP AND HRSA Approved, and some positions may be eligible for loan repayment through these programs.

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. Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)