What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Based Clinician position at Paving The Way Multi-Service Institute?
Join Paving the Way MSI as a School-Based Behavioral Health Clinician, where you’ll provide vital mental health services within school environments, supporting students, families, and staff. This role focuses on prevention, early intervention, and mental health care, aligned with the Public Health Model. As a Full Time clinician you work in the school 5 days a week, in-person all year, fostering a supportive and therapeutic environment for students, families, and school staff.
Why PTWMSI?
Paving the Way MSI, is dedicated to empowering children, adolescents, adults and their families so that they may become self-sufficient in their lives, community and beyond. By joining PTWMSI, you’d be part of an organization committed to continuous improvement, growth, inclusivity, and making a lasting impact. Our supportive culture, professional development opportunities, tools and benefits to help reduce burnout, and mission-driven values allow you to focus on what truly matters—helping people thrive. If you're passionate about mental health and want to work in a dynamic, collaborative environment, PTWMSI is the place to make a difference.
Key Responsibilities:
- Service Delivery: Provide school-based mental health services, including workshops, small groups, and classroom interventions. Deliver Tier II and Tier III supports with a minimum of 18 hours of direct care per week.
- Caseload Management & Documentation: Manage a culturally responsive caseload, complete assessments, and ensure timely documentation in compliance with agency guidelines.
- Collaboration & Teamwork: Work closely with the School Behavioral Health Team and participate in the School Strengthening Workplan. Communicate progress in bi-weekly meetings with the wellness/mental health team.
- Evaluation & Reporting: Write required reports, attend DBH/DOH meetings as needed, and ensure accurate billing for treatment services.
- School Engagement: Organize school-wide activities, including wellness events for families and staff, and support students using organizational resources like counseling or case management.
Skills & Qualifications:
- Education: Master’s degree in (Social Work, Arts, Counseling or other relevant focus required)
- Licensed: (LGSW/LGPC required).
- Experience: 1-3 years of experience in outpatient mental health services for youth or adults preferred.
- Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Electronic Medical Records, and culturally sensitive service delivery. Strong ability to adapt, manage change, and demonstrate respect for cultural differences.
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
- Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
- Training & Development
- Wellness Resources
- Clinical Supervision: Free clinical supervision for mental health professionals working toward full licensure.
