Mental Health Counselor / Clinical Day School
About The Position
The Mental Health Counselor works in the Clinical Day School program and reports through the Educational Coordinator to the Director of Adolescent Education. The role assists the teacher in providing individualized instruction to students, manages daily classroom routines, and helps create and maintain a safe, structured therapeutic milieu using age-specific behavioral management practices. The counselor follows established policies and protocols when monitoring student arrivals and dismissals and contributes to a caring, compassionate environment grounded in Hartford HealthCare’s values of Teamwork, Communication, Respect, and Caring.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Education or a related field.
- Age-specific competencies are required.
- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
- Demonstrated strength in team orientation.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience working with special needs adolescents.
Responsibilities
- Assist the teacher in providing individualized instruction to students.
- Manage daily classroom routines.
- Create and maintain a safe, structured therapeutic milieu using age-specific behavioral management practices.
- Monitor students’ arrivals and dismissals in accordance with established policy and protocol.
- Contribute to a caring and compassionate environment through Hartford HealthCare’s Core Values of Teamwork, Communication, Respect, and Caring.
Benefits
- Competitive benefits program designed to support work/life balance.
- Career development and growth opportunities.
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
