School Based Clinician

Pathways; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

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Job summary

Clarvida is seeking a School Clinician in Wilmington, Delaware for an on-site, full-time role. You will provide individual and group counseling, complete assessments, develop treatment plans, and support IEP objectives within an alternative school setting.

You will collaborate with families, school staff, and community partners to implement skills and respond to crises, using CPI techniques when needed. The role emphasizes trauma-informed, culturally responsive care for at-risk youth.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or related field.
• Trauma, CBT, NCC, or DBT credentials preferred but not required.
• Desire to support at-risk youth in an alternative school setting.
• Able to pass background and criminal record checks.
• Compliance with drug-free workplace rules.
• Meets health requirements (e.g., negative tuberculosis test).
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group counseling to students.
• Complete assessments and develop treatment plans.
• Support IEP and behavior goals in collaboration with school staff.
• Implement skill-building curriculum.
• Provide crisis intervention, de-escalation, and CPI when required.
• Collaborate with families and external partners.
• Maintain accurate documentation and case records.

Skills

Counseling

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Master’s in Counseling

Job description

SchoolClinician

Location: Wilmington, Delaware (On-site)

Description

Location: Wilmington, Delaware (On-site)

Employment Type: Full-time

Salary: $45,000-$50,000/year

Date Posted: September 3, 2026

About The Role

Clarvida is seeking a School Clinician to support students in our alternative school placement program serving elementary through high school students. You will provide individual and group counseling, complete clinical assessments, develop treatment plans, support behavior intervention, collaborate with caregivers, and implement skill-building curriculum.

In this role, you will work closely with students, families, school staff, and community partners to support IEP and behavioral goals. Clinicians build trusting therapeutic relationships and equip students with strategies to manage challenges related to emotional, behavioral, and environmental stressors. You will also respond to crises, help de-escalate situations, provide education on triggers and interventions, and utilizeCPI techniques when necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group counseling to students
• Complete assessments and develop treatment plans
• Support IEP and behavior goals in collaboration with school staff
• Implement skill-building curriculum
• Provide crisis intervention, de-escalation, and CPI when required
• Collaborate with families and external partners
• Maintain accurate documentation and case records

Required Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or related field
• Trauma, CBT, NCC, or DBT credentials preferred but not required
• Desire to support at-risk youth in an alternative school setting
• Able to pass background and criminal record checks
• Compliance with drug-free workplace rules
• Meets mandated health requirements (e.g., negative tuberculosistest)
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred

Compensation & Benefits

• School-based schedule (7am-3pm)
• Option for summers off or participation in a 6-week summer program
• Stability and growth within a national agency
• 5 PTO days that roll over
• 19 paid days off (holidays & schoolbreaks)
• Medical, dental, and vision benefit plan options
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• Training, development, and continuing education credits

All Employees

• 401(k)
• Free licensure supervision
• Pet insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Perks @ Clarvida – National discounts on shopping, travel, Verizon, and entertainment
• Benefits may vary by state/county.

Work Location

Wilmington, Delaware - On-site

Employment Type

Full-time

About Clarvida

Clarvida is a national provider of behavioral health and human services. We deliver trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and recovery-focused support to children, families, and communities. Our school programs blend academic and therapeutic models to help students thrive.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

Clarvida is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected category.

Keywords

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