Lead Behavioral Health Clinician

APNH: A Place to Nourish your Health; Watertown (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

APNH: A Place to Nourish your Health in New Haven, CT seeks an experienced, independently licensed behavioral health professional for a full-time clinical leadership role. The position combines direct mental health and substance use treatment with clinical team coordination to support trauma-informed, LGBTQ+ affirming care for people living with HIV.

Salary is $90,000 to $97,500 per year, commensurate with experience. Start date January 4, 2027. Schedule: full-time (32 hours per week).

Qualifications

• Independent licensed behavioral health professional with leadership experience.
• Direct mental health and substance use treatment plus clinical team coordination.
• Trauma‑informed, LGBTQ+ affirming care for people living with HIV.

Responsibilities

• Lead clinical efforts in mental health and substance use treatment.
• Coordinate the clinical team to ensure integrated care.
• Support mission-driven, trauma-informed HIV care.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical supervision

Education

Connecticut independent clinical license (LCSW, LPC, or LMFT)

Job description

APNH is Hiring! Lead Behavioral Health Clinician | New Haven, CT

APNH: A Place to Nourish Your Health is seeking an experienced, independently licensed behavioral health professional to join our team in a full-time clinical leadership role.

This position combines direct mental health and substance use treatment with clinical team coordination, supporting our mission to provide compassionate, trauma-informed, LGBTQ+ affirming care to individuals living with HIV.

• Salary: $90,000–$97,500 annually, commensurate with experience
• Start Date: January 4, 2027
• Schedule: Full-time (32 hours per week)
• Required License: Current, unrestricted Connecticut independent clinical license (LCSW, LPC, or LMFT)
• Experience: Minimum 3 years of post-degree clinical experience

Applications will be reviewed to assess qualifications and alignment with the position. Selected candidates will be contacted regarding next steps in the interview process.

Application materials will be used for recruitment and hiring purposes. Applicants may contact APNH for additional information about how their personal information is handled during recruitment.

Why APNH?

Join a mission-driven nonprofit committed to health equity, harm reduction, recovery-oriented care, and improving the lives of people living with HIV.

Full Job Description: https://www.apnh.org/employment-volunteer

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