Clinician - School Based Services

Bridges Healthcare • Milford, CT

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Bridges Healthcare, Inc. has an immediate opening for a School Based Clinician. This position will be located at Jonathan Law High School. The purpose of this role is to provide school-based psychotherapy and case management to children and families experiencing behavioral health issues. Bridges Healthcare is a valued and trusted community partner, a leading provider of a wide continuum of integrated behavioral health services, and an employer of choice that offers staff the opportunity to grow and learn with the organization. The organization is sustained by a diverse funding model that reflects broad-based community support and investment and is well-known and well-regarded for the services and supports it provides. It is a recognized expert and leader in delivering innovative solutions to behavioral health challenges and a powerful advocate for its clients, services, and improved systems.

Requirements

• Masters degree in behavioral health field required.
• Associate license required, Full license preferred.
• Ability to work flexible schedule, with early mornings and some evenings required.
• Knowledge of child development and psychiatric disorders.
• Good communication and documentation skills.
• Computer literacy.
• Experience in counseling/therapeutic methods/practices with children and families.
• Sensitivity to diverse cultures and language competencies.
• Ability to prioritize and organize schedules/demands.
• CBITS training required upon hire.
• Access to reliable transportation on a consistent basis.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with evidence based practices (TFCBT, MATCH, ARC, DBT -adolescent) preferred.
• Experience working in a school setting preferred.
• CBITS training prior to hire preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical assessment, diagnosis and traditional treatment and evidence based treatment to children/adolescents and their families.
• Provide individual, parenting, family and group modalities of treatment as needed.
• Provide case management services as needed.
• Maintain client documentation in electronic health records as required.
• Facilitate evidence based treatment groups in school setting.
• Facilitate parent support groups.
• Establish and maintain working relationships with school personnel.
• Perform any other department or agency-related duties or special projects as directed by supervisor.

Benefits

• Competitive pay on a union scale commensurate with your position and experience.
• Medical and Dental with significant employer contribution to the premiums and HSA (if chosen as your plan).
• 403(b) with a generous employer contribution.
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance.
• Paid Vacation with 15 days to start.
• Paid personal days.
• Paid sick time.
• Paid winter holiday break days.
• 11 paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level