School-Based Behavioral Health Clinician

Family Health Center of Worcester, Inc.; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 84,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

Family Health Center of Worcester, Inc. seeks a School-Based Behavioral Health Practitioner to join two Worcester SBHC sites, with hours 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday–Friday. The role supports students through integrated behavioral health services within the school setting.

You will work with a multidisciplinary team, provide brief interventions for children and adolescents, and coordinate care with teachers and school staff. Licensure in progress must be secured within six months of hire.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work, psychology, or counseling is required.
• Two to four years direct patient care and managed care experience preferred; public sector experience may be applicable.
• Experience working with children and adolescents is required.
• LICSW or LMHC licensure must be secured within six months from date of hire.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with School Based Director and leadership to manage delivery of care in SBHCs.
• Provide brief, evidence-based behavioral interventions for children and adolescents and families.
• Coordinate teacher consultations and referrals to meet student needs.
• Maintain same-day/next-day availability for behavioral health patients.
• Document visits, care, and treatment decisions in the medical record.

Skills

Behavioral health

Case management

Collaboration with schools

Education

Master’s degree in social work, psychology, or counseling

LICSW/LMHC licensure in progress

Job description

Family Health Center of Worcester, Inc. seeks a School-Based Behavioral Health Practitioner to join two Worcester SBHC sites, with hours 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday–Friday. The role supports students through integrated behavioral health services within the school setting.

You will work with a multidisciplinary team, provide brief interventions for children and adolescents, and coordinate care with teachers and school staff. Licensure in progress must be secured within six months of hire.