SBHC Social Worker / Mental Health Clinician - Temporary

Family Centers; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 66,000; Part time

Job summary

Family Centers in Stamford, CT is seeking a temporary licensed mental health practitioner to staff a school-based outpatient clinic. The role involves providing counseling to students and families, with a caseload and an expected start date in early December.

The position is 30–35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 7:30am–2:30pm, for 3–4 months, paying $40–$48 per hour. This is a temporary, school-based assignment under SBHC.

Qualifications

• Master’s or post-master’s degree from an accredited counseling program.
• Active CT licensure (LCSW, LMSW, LPC, LPCA, LMFT) or ability to obtain CT licensure.
• Experience with middle school students and their families preferred.
• Bilingual/bi-cultural experience strongly preferred.
• Strong clinical skills and experience using evidence-based models with children and families.
• Knowledge of HIPAA, state, federal, licensing, and accrediting requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, family, and group counseling to students.
• Work as part of interdisciplinary health care teams with nurses and health educators.
• Maintain continuity of care for an established caseload.
• Staff a school-based outpatient clinic in Stamford, CT.
• Schedule 30–35 hours per week (Mon–Fri, 7:30am–2:30pm).

Skills

Active licensure

Middle school experience

Bilingual preferred

Clinical skills

Evidence-based models

Electronic health records

Education

Master’s degree or post-master’s degree in counseling

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

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Part Time Stamford, CT, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1473

Salary Range: $40.00 To $48.00 Hourly

The Role

Our School Based Health Centers (SBHC) Program is looking for a temporary licensed mental health practitioner with related experience to staff a school-based outpatient clinic in Stamford, Connecticut. This is a temporary 3-4 month position located in a middle school and is based on the approved public-school calendar.

SBHC mental health clinicians provide health education (both large and small group instruction) and individual, family, and group counseling to students, often working as part of interdisciplinary health care teams with nurse practitioners and health educators. The successful candidate will maintain continuity of care for an established caseload and ensure a seamless transition.

The work schedule for the SBHC clinician position is 30-35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 7:30am-2:30pm.

Anticipated start date is early December.

Requirements

• Completion of master’s or post-master’s degree from an accredited counseling program
• Active licensure (LCSW, LMSW, LPC, LPCA, LMFT) in Connecticut, or the ability to obtain CT licensure
• Experience working with middle school students and their families preferred
• Bilingual/bi-cultural experience strongly preferred
• Strong clinical skills and experience using evidence-based models with children and families
• Collaborative and proactive approach to relationship building, resource development, and creating equitable access
• Ability to engage in therapeutic practices in accordance with all HIPAA, state, federal, licensing, and accrediting bodies
• Knowledge and experience with electronic health records

Compensation

$40-48/hour, depending on experience

About Family Centers

Family Centers is a private, nonprofit organization offering health, education and human service programs to children, adults and families in Fairfield County. Our team includes 300 professionals and over 500 trained volunteers who collaborate to provide our communities with a wide range of responsive and innovative services. Through our comprehensive network of services, more than 26,000 children, adults, families and communities receive the care, encouragement and resources needed to realize their potential.
For more information, please visit www.familycenters.org.

Family Centers is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees as indicated in applicable federal and/or state laws.