Social Worker / Mental Health Clinician- SBHC

Family Centers•Stamford, CT

10d•$60,000 - $65,000•Onsite

About The Position

Family Centers is a private, nonprofit organization offering health, education and human service programs to children, adults and families in Fairfield County. Our team includes 300 professionals and over 500 trained volunteers who collaborate to provide our communities with a wide range of responsive and innovative services. Through our comprehensive network of services, more than 26,000 children, adults, families and communities receive the care, encouragement and resources needed to realize their potential. The Role Our School Based Health Centers (SBHC) Program is looking for licensed mental health practitioners with related experience to staff school-based outpatient clinics in Stamford, Connecticut. These are 10-month positions and are based on the approved public-school calendar. SBHC mental health clinicians provide health education (both large and small group instruction) and individual, family, and group counseling to students in middle and high schools, often working as part of interdisciplinary health care teams with nurse practitioners and health educators. Full-time work schedule for the SBHC clinician positions is 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 7:30am-2:30pm.

Requirements

Completion of master’s or post-master’s degree from an accredited counseling program
Active licensure (LCSW, LMSW, LPC, LPCA, LMFT) in Connecticut, or the ability to obtain CT licensure
Strong clinical skills and experience using evidence-based models with children and families
Collaborative and proactive approach to relationship building, resource development, and creating equitable access
Ability to engage in therapeutic practices in accordance with all HIPAA, state, federal, licensing, and accrediting bodies
Knowledge and experience with electronic health records

Nice To Haves

Experience working with middle school and/or high school students and their families preferred
Bilingual/bi-cultural experience strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Provide health education (both large and small group instruction)
Provide individual, family, and group counseling to students in middle and high schools
Working as part of interdisciplinary health care teams with nurse practitioners and health educators

Benefits

Generous Paid Time Off – Matching the public school calendar, plus 2 personal days and 8 sick days each year
Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage Options
Health Savings Account (HSA) with monthly employer contributions
Flexible Spending Accounts (Health Care & Dependent Care)
403(b) Retirement Plan with up to 6% employer contribution
Employer-Paid Long-Term Disability, Life & AD&D Insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for confidential support
Voluntary Opt-In Benefits including Critical Illness Insurance, Pet Insurance, supplemental Life Insurance, and more
Tuition Assistance (eligible to apply after 6 months of service)
Loan Repayment Opportunity: Fully licensed clinicians working in our FQHC and SBHC programs may qualify for the National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Student Loan Repayment Program, which offers up to $75,000 in student loan repayment for primary medical, dental, and behavioral health clinicians. Clinicians who demonstrate Spanish-language proficiency may qualify for an additional $5,000 award.