Clinician I - School-Based Watertown

About the role

Community Mental Health Affiliates, Inc. (CMHA) is a private non-profit treatment provider headquartered in New Britain, with seven locations throughout the city and in Waterbury. We partner with clients and the community to promote recovery from mental illness and substance use, treating more than 7,500 adults and children each year. CMHA is Connecticut’s first fully Joint Commission accredited Behavioral Health Home and is a SAMHSA Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC). Internal mobility and career pathing is a focus at CMHA with many employees growing from individual contributors to leaders.

Responsibilities

The school-based Clinician serves as active part of a multidisciplinary team that provides school-based outpatient services in a structured therapeutic environment for children and adolescents who present with a wide range of behavioral health needs. Engages parents, family members and other pertinent adults to support the child through the therapeutic process. Treatment is aimed at assisting individuals and families by helping them develop the skills necessary to improve their quality of life.

Schedule

Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm (40 hours per week).

Pay

The annual salary range for this position starts at $57,000. A sign‑on bonus of $5,000 is offered ($2,500 after 6 months and $2,500 after 1 year). Compensation is determined by years of relevant experience, education, skills, internal pay equity, and the overall benefits and paid time off package.