What are the responsibilities and job description for the School-Based Mental Health Counselor position at Connections for Kids?
REQUIRES MASTERS IN COUNSELING OR SOCIAL WORK
Welcome to Connections for Kids!
Connections For Kids is an accredited leading mental health agency in Maine that believes in individualized, child and family centered care. For 26 years we've been creating better futures for children, youth and families!
Position: Private School Clinician (Counselor / Social Worker)
Location: Kittery, Maine
Compensation:
- Up to $70,000 & Excellent Benefits!
Benefits:
- Tuition Reimbursement!
- Matched Retirement!
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Employer-paid long term disability
- Employer-paid Life Insurance Paid holidays
- Short term disability
- Participation in the Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program
- Company issued cell phone and lap top
- Convenient school hours, Monday through Friday
- Relaxed and casual work environment
- Discounts to area businesses such as an 18% discount to Verizon
- Discounted pet insurance
- Because of the importance of a work-life balance, our time off package includes generous paid time off in your first year and increases with longevity!
Qualifications:
- Must have a Master's degree in Social Work or Counseling.
- Must be Licensed or License Eligible.
- Must hold a valid drivers license and proof of auto insurance.
Kittery Academy & Kittery Kids Academy:
Kittery Kids Academy is a special purpose school serving grades K-6 that provides behavioral support services to students who have a mental health diagnosis such as conduct disorders, anxiety, depression, or PTSD. The school personnel blend education with mental health support, behavioral management skills and treatment plan implementation.
Summary:
As a School Counselor / Social Worker for Kittery Kids Academy, you'll be an integral part of our team, building meaningful connections with resilient children. You'll provide individual and group therapy for students and work in collaboration with Behavioral Health Professionals within the Academy. Clinicians are provided with weekly individual supervision and participate in a monthly consultation with our experienced clinical team.
This position follows the school year calendar with time off for school vacation weeks and includes a 6-week Extended School Year Program between July and August. Professional development is supported through agency-paid trainings and workshops.
Connections for Kids is an Equal Opportunity Employer!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Up to $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- Master's (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $70,000
