School Based Clinician

CJR•Waterbury, CT

19h•Onsite

About The Position

The School Based Clinician will provide clinical care to youth and families of the CJR Wellness Center and the identified school. Clinician is responsible for billing a minimum of 15-18 hours per week in addition to some school responsibilities. This individual will provide support and logistical assistance to the Clinic Director and promote the continued communication and collaboration between CJR and the identified school. Provide individual and group counseling for student referrals from counselors Complete classroom observations and support teachers as needed with behavioral concerns within the class. Assist with Behavior Plan creation and implementation Provide crisis intervention and referrals as needed in conjunction with counselors, administration and nurse. Minimum 15-18 billable hours per week Attend Department meetings as needed Attend Team meetings as needed Attend 504/PPT meetings as needed Participate as a member of school crisis team Collaborate with parents Provide professional development/presentations as needed Produce thoughtful, clinically sound and high-quality written documentation including assessments, treatment plans, and progress notes Communicate with the Wellness Center Director regularly, relating clinic utilization, clinic activities, and other clinic related issues Maintain all necessary paperwork as it relates to third party billing Maintain files and ensure paperwork is filed in a timely fashion Ability to communicate, cooperate and serve people from all cultural identities with respect, professionalism, integrity and fairness in a manner that recognizes the individuality of each person.

Requirements

LMSW, LPCA or LMFT eligible required
Outpatient clinical experience and/or school experience favored
Clinical experience and knowledge regarding adolescent development, mental illness, influences of trauma, and coping skills
Professional written and verbal communication skills
Ability to formulate positive collaborative relationships and communicate with the community, schools, funding sources, governmental relations and our client base
Personal Effectiveness/Credibility
Collaboration Skills

Responsibilities

Provide individual and group counseling for student referrals from counselors
Complete classroom observations and support teachers as needed with behavioral concerns within the class.
Assist with Behavior Plan creation and implementation
Provide crisis intervention and referrals as needed in conjunction with counselors, administration and nurse.
Minimum 15-18 billable hours per week
Attend Department meetings as needed
Attend Team meetings as needed
Attend 504/PPT meetings as needed
Participate as a member of school crisis team
Collaborate with parents
Provide professional development/presentations as needed
Produce thoughtful, clinically sound and high-quality written documentation including assessments, treatment plans, and progress notes
Communicate with the Wellness Center Director regularly, relating clinic utilization, clinic activities, and other clinic related issues
Maintain all necessary paperwork as it relates to third party billing
Maintain files and ensure paperwork is filed in a timely fashion
Ability to communicate, cooperate and serve people from all cultural identities with respect, professionalism, integrity and fairness in a manner that recognizes the individuality of each person.

Benefits

Low-cost Medical Insurance Plan option
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance offered after 30 days of employment
Company Paid Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Generous Paid Vacation Package (unused time eligible for carry over)
Generous Paid Sick Time (unused time eligible for carry over)
Paid Holiday Time (separate from vacation time)
Floating Holidays (separate from paid vacation time and paid holiday time)
Annual monetary incentives
Tuition Assistance
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
Career Growth Opportunities
Company Celebrations & Employee Recognition Program
Employee discounts (cell phone, computer)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Qualified Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Employer Federal Student Aid
10%-20% tuition discount at many local educational institutions, including those listed by the CT Nonprofit Alliance