What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Based Clinician position at Lamoille County Mental Health Services?
Job Summary
The primary responsibility of the School Based Clinician is to provide strategic therapeutic intervention and support for students in contracted school(s), in 1:1 and group contexts during school and community activities. Promote the integration of mental health and education in their contracted educational settings.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the duties satisfactorily; the requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education/Experience
Required:MA Degree, or pursuing MA Degree in human services field. Minimum of one year experience working with children who have emotional and/or behavioral disorders. Must have experience in working with children and their families in a therapeutic relationship, have knowledge of Vermont’s system of care for children and youth, and experience working with agencies that serve this population, i.e. DCF, Schools & court diversion. Must have experience facilitating complex clinical teams. For PBIS schools, knowledge of PBIS practices and standards is required. For district wide contracts, trauma informed training is required. For Headstart contracts, early childhood development knowledge required.
Preferred: LICSW or LCMHC
License/Certifications
Required: Rostered in Vermont
Preferred: LICSW or LCMHC School Based Clinicians support identified individuals on their caseloads, facilitate therapeutic or psychoeducational groups, work with families to connect with community services as needed, complete clinical documentation including intake and assessment, participate in Social Emotional/Student Support team meetings, provide a trauma informed lens within the school system, and partner with agency and community providers including DCF.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $22.00 - $27.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental Pay:
- Signing bonus
Education:
- Master's (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- LICSW (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Morrisville, VT 05661 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Morrisville, VT 05661: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $22 - $27
