School Based Clinician I

About the role

At BHcare, we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to live a healthy, safe, and fulfilling life. As a nonprofit organization, we provide compassionate behavioral health, substance use, domestic violence, housing, and community-based services to individuals and families across Connecticut. We are seeking a School-Based Clinician I who is passionate about supporting children and adolescents and helping students thrive both academically and emotionally. This is a full-time, 12 month employee position within our Children’s Services program, providing school-based behavioral health services at Francis Walsh Intermediate School in North Branford. Candidates must reside in Connecticut to be eligible for this position.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group counseling to students experiencing emotional, behavioral, social, or academic challenges.
• Conduct biopsychosocial assessments, social-emotional screenings, and treatment planning.
• Deliver evidence-based interventions, including CBT, trauma-informed practices, DBT-informed skill building, and restorative approaches.
• Respond to student crises, conduct risk assessments, and coordinate appropriate safety interventions and referrals.
• Collaborate with teachers, administrators, families, and community providers to support student success and well-being.
• Participate in PPT, Section 504, MTSS, and interdisciplinary team meetings.
• Assist in developing and monitoring behavioral interventions and support plans.
• Provide parent education, family support, advocacy, and referrals to community resources.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) or a related mental health discipline. LMSW or LPC-A required, LCSW or LPC licensure preferred.

Qualifications

Connecticut School Social Worker Certification (071 endorsement) preferred. Experience providing therapy and counseling services to children, adolescents, and families. Experience in school-based, special education, behavioral health, or community mental health settings preferred.

Skills

Knowledge of MTSS frameworks, special education processes, Section 504 regulations, crisis intervention, and behavioral assessment procedures. Strong knowledge of CBT, DBT-informed interventions, trauma-informed practices, restorative approaches, and other evidence-based behavioral health interventions.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Company-observed holidays
• Retirement savings plan
• Other fringe benefits

Pay

The anticipated salary range for this position is $68,000-$75,000. Actual compensation offered will be determined based on a variety of factors including relevant skills, experience, qualifications, certifications, and internal equity considerations.

Schedule

Full-time, 12 month employee position.