School-Based Clinician Monday -Friday - Day Shift

Mount Prospect Academy; Keene (NH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

STD & LTD

Life Insurance

AD & D

Paid time off

Further education opportunities

Job summary

Mount Prospect Academy (MPA), in partnership with Ashuelot Valley Academy (AVA) in Keene, NH, is seeking a School-Based Clinician to provide in-school counseling and behavioral support for students in grades 5–12. The role emphasizes trauma-informed care, collaboration with teachers, and a Monday–Friday day schedule with no nights or weekends.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s degree in social work or a related field and is a Licensed Social Worker or Licensed Clinical Mental Health Worker.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or related field is required.
• Licensed Social Worker (LSW) or Licensed Clinical Mental Health Worker (LCMHW) credentials are required or preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of experience counseling adolescents and/or families is preferred.
• Must complete background check.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual student counseling in the school setting.
• Develop behavioral support plans for students.
• Plan for crisis management and intervention.
• Support students with social skills and emotion regulation during the school day.

Education

Master’s degree in social work or related field

Licensed Social Worker or Licensed Clinical Mental Health Worker

Job description

We are currently hiring motivated, energetic and career-oriented individuals for all positions and invite you to attend to find out more about our community of over 500 faculty, spanning four states. If you’re looking to advance, change or launch your career, while making a difference in the lives of youth and families, struggling with behavioral and mental health issues, Mount Prospect Academy may be the place for you.

Current Openings

Position: School-Based Clinician Monday -Friday - Day Shift

Location: Keene, NH

Job Id:3512

# of Openings:1

A Career That Makes a Difference - and Gives You Time to Enjoy Life. Work Monday through Friday, enjoy generous paid time off, and help shape brighter futures for youth at Ashuelot Valley Academy.

Job Title: School-Based Clinician - Year Round

Schedule: Monday - Friday, Day Shift

Qualifications: Master’s degree in social work or a related field

Position located in Keene, New Hampshire

Salary Range $55,000 to $70,000 - Bring your Experience to AVA!

We are looking for someone who is a Licensed Social Worker or Licensed Clinical Mental Health Worker. The position will involve providing individual student counseling, developing behavioral support plans, and planning for crisis management. Our clinicians work with students grade 5-12 to support them with social skills and emotion regulation in the Monday through Friday academic day program with no nights and weekends required. Full-time, Day Shift and Great Benefits!

About Ashuelot Valley Academy (AVA):

Located in Keene, NH, Ashuelot Valley Academy (AVA) is a co-ed day school serving students in grades 5-12. As part of Mount Prospect Academy, Inc., AVA is a NHDOE-approved Non-Public School and Special Education Program.

At AVA, students live at home and attend their academic programs on campus. We pride ourselves on maintaining a high faculty-to-student ratio, ensuring personalized attention for each student.

AVA is a therapeutic school that recognizes the challenges students face when emotional or mental health needs interfere with learning. Our embedded therapeutic support services aim to address these underlying factors, creating a safe and supportive environment for all. Our teachers provide competency-based instruction and employ innovative strategies tailored to non-traditional learners, all while being supported by trained mental health professionals. We offer individualized academic support services and ensure our students have full access to the general education curriculum as outlined by New Hampshire curriculum standards.

Academic engagement is a crucial part of our treatment plans. We consider each student’s family and sending school district as key stakeholders in all planning efforts. Students are enrolled in the appropriate academic classes based on their sending school district’s graduation requirements and AVA’s recommendations. AVA awards graduates with a high school diploma that meets New Hampshire state minimum standards.

Summary

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of students? AVA is looking for a dedicated clinician to join our supportive team. Here’s why this could be the perfect fit for you:

The School-Based Clinician role is to provide culturally sensitive, therapeutic service to the students within their caseload. Clinicians use formal counseling and therapy techniques in a school setting. They assist in overcoming obstacles, identifying strengths, and developing supports to ensure the youth overcome their challenges and achieve success. We use a wide variety of approaches and support student programming while modeling socially acceptable behaviors.

We provide appropriate counseling to help students build the skills they need to return to public school or graduate with a high school diploma. Clinicians build a positive therapeutic rapport with their assigned students while working to enhance accountability through utilization of restorative work. Clinicians are the overarching facilitator of youth treatment and relay the goals and objectives within the treatment plan to the respective treatment team members. The Clinician provides training regarding effective treatment modalities to the faculty members that aid in driving the treatment of the student.

Here are some great reasons to join our team!

Holistic Student Support: Work directly with students to address their emotional, social, and mental health needs, creating a positive impact on their overall well-being.

Collaborative Environment: Be part of a team of teachers, administrators, and staff working together to provide comprehensive and personalized care for students. Your insights will be valued in shaping interventions that help students thrive.

Build Long-Term Relationships: Schools offer the unique opportunity to build lasting connections with students and see the long-term impact of your work. Watch students grow and succeed as they progress through their educational journey.

Focus on Preventative Care: Be proactive in supporting students, providing tools and strategies that help address challenges before they elevate. Your early interventions will make a significant difference in their lives.

Structured Schedule for Better Work-Life Balance: With regular school hours and breaks during holidays and summer, you can enjoy a predictable schedule that supports both your professional and personal life.

Diverse and Dynamic Student Population: Gain experience working with a wide range of students, addressing various issues such as learning disabilities, behavioral challenges, and trauma-informed care.

Make a Lasting Impact on Education: Contribute to student success, not just academically but also in personal development and resilience, as part of a caring, innovative school community.

If you’re a clinician passionate about working with young people and want to be part of a dynamic, collaborative environment, AVA is the place for you!

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Responsible for ensuring academic staff adhere to the appropriate programming and treatment plans for the individual.
• Working with students and staff on development of short-term treatment plans.

Individual counseling sessions in the school setting.

Facilitate professional development trainings on trauma.

Support crisis intervention with the school.

• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits (Full-time):

• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• STD & LTD
• Life Insurance
• AD & D
• Paid time off
• Employee discount program
• Further education opportunities for qualified candidates

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Master's Degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or related field.

Minimum 2 years of experience counseling adolescents and/or families preferred.

Licensed Social Worker or Licensed Clinical Mental Health Worker

• Must complete background check

Company Background

Welcome to Mount Prospect Academy (MPA), a rapidly growing nonprofit agency founded in 2003, with the goal of helping struggling adolescents find a “zest for life" and succeed in the “business of life.”

MPA has evolved to offer a variety of mental health support services to a diverse population of “hard to treat” and “difficult to place” adolescents. Our targeted services include home and community-based treatment, residential treatment programs, group homes, and special education schools. MPA is known for its ability to achieve successful outcomes with difficult-to-serve individuals throughout New England.

Mission:

MPA’smission is to provide a caring, safe therapeutic environment where students have the opportunity to grow and acquire the skills, they need to reach their educational and social potential. We aim to develop trusting relationships with students and facilitate experiences that promote their ability to self-regulate; manage thoughts and feelings; and develop feelings of safety, confidence, and competency.

Mount Prospect Academy (MPA) assures equal opportunity and public access, and if necessary, affirmative action in all its policies regarding employment and provision of services. MPA does not discriminate in its hiring, programs or policies on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, disability, sex, marital status and sexual orientation.