Clinician - School Based Services

Bridges Healthcare, Inc.; Milford (CT); On-site; USD 57,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Bridges Healthcare, Inc. is seeking a School Based Clinician to provide psychotherapy and case management to children and families at Jonathan Law High School. The role involves clinical assessment, individual, family and group therapies, and collaboration with school staff.

The position requires a Masters in behavioral health, licensure, and flexible scheduling including mornings or evenings. Prior CBITS training is preferred or will be required after hire; strong documentation and cultural

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Communication skills

Documentation skills

Computer literacy

CBITS training

Evidence-based practices knowledge

School experience

Cultural and language competencies

Scheduling organization

Education

Masters degree in behavioral health

Associate license

Full license

Job description

Bridges Healthcare, Inc. has an immediate opening for a School Based Clinician.

This position will be located at Jonathan Law High School.

$57,304 - $74,161 per year, commensurate of experience

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

PURPOSE and POSITION OVERVIEW

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.

Loan repayment on some positions may be eligible as Bridges is a STAR and NHSC Approved Site by HRSA.

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)