School Clinician (LMSW or LCSW)

Devereux•Washington, CT

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Glenholme School, part of Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health, has provided a comprehensive residential program and services for children with learning differences and special needs. Located in picturesque Washington, CT, the School Clinician position will be part of a cohesive, passionate, and dynamic team. The selected candidate will foster Devereux’s mission and values of quality care as well as providing top-notch and individualized therapeutic care for our students. We are seeking a School Clinician who has experience with the student population and is passionate about making a difference in the lives of children with learning differences and mental health/behavioral challenges.

Requirements

Master’s degree in social work with clinical experience (including internship experience).
CT LCSW or LMSW (or ability to pass LMSW exam within 90 days of hire)
Have or be eligible for CT School Social Worker Certification (071)
Valid drivers’ license

Nice To Haves

Preferred experience with Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Preferred experience providing clinical services within a residential setting.

Responsibilities

Provide clinical services to students across a wide age range (10-22 years old) with a variety of diagnoses (e.g. autism, ADHD, anxiety, mood disorders, etc.)
Manage students by providing individual therapy, in-vivo coaching, family/therapy/parent coaching/education, and case management
Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to establish clinical treatment goals and assist in the implementation of individualized treatment plans
Attend IEP/CSE meetings for students and update any IEP goals, etc.
Respond to students in crisis situations and facilitates processes designed to appropriately manage the crisis and take the lead role in hospitalization cases
Communicate with external stakeholders, including school districts to provide regular updates regarding individuals’ progress
Ensures timely and accurate completion of documentation to include: progress notes, resiliency plans, genograms, releases, discharge summaries, de-escalation plans, and discharge paperwork.

Benefits

24 vacation days (increases with years of service)
8 sick days
Quality low cost benefits
403(b) plan with employer match/contribution
Employee Assistance Program
ASCEND career accelerator program (includes 100% of tuition covered up to $15k reimbursed annually for undergraduate and $25k reimbursed annually for graduate)
Student loan repayment
Medical (including telemedicine via phone, web, app)
Dental
Prescription drug
Preventative care
Mental health services
Generous time-off (start accruing 1st day)
Voluntary/employee paid supplemental life and accident coverage