Behavioral Health Clinician- School Based at United Community & Family Services Inc

Norwich, Connecticut, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

24 Jun, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Individual Therapy, Group Therapy, Crisis Intervention, Treatment Planning, Clinical Assessment, Case Collaboration, Documentation, Person-Centered Care, Integrated Care

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Description UCFS strives to use person-centered care to improve the health and well-being of everyone in our community. Share in our vision of being Eastern CT’s best choice for patient-centered healthcare! We are seeking a highly motivated and compassionate Behavioral Health Clinician to join our team. As a School-Based Behavioral Health Clinician, you will be responsible for providing mental health services to students in an elementary school setting (Pre-K to 5th). You will work collaboratively with school staff and families to support the emotional and behavioral needs of students. Expected Schedule: Full-Time, 40 hours/week; 45 weeks out of the year Expected Start Date: August 17, 2026 Responsibilities: Conduct assessments and provide individual and group therapy to students Develop and implement treatment plans based on student needs Collaborate with school staff and families to support student success Provide crisis intervention services as needed Maintain accurate and timely documentation of services provided Why UCFS? Our team is passionate about the services we provide and is committed to making a difference for our clients and community. At UCFS, a Federally Qualified Health Center, we specialize in integrated care which means having access to essential services to meet the complex needs of those we serve. We work collaboratively across programs at our agency to remove barriers and streamline access to services including behavioral health services, primary care, dental, case management and more. If you are passionate about helping children and families and want to make a difference in the lives of students, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity! Requirements Master's degree (M.A., M.F.T., M.S.W.) CT State Licensure eligible for LCSW, LMFT, LPC A valid divers license is required UCFS is committed to the professional development of our clinicians through: Weekly clinical supervision towards licensure hours Training and development opportunities to include free access to in house training and a yearly stipend for use towards trainings not offered at UCFS to earn CEU’s. Team meetings and case collaboration Opportunity to develop groups with all populations with a focus on supporting you to reach your professional goals Opportunities to be trained in specialty areas to include: ARC, TFCBT, MATCH, Treatment of Disordered Eating and Autism Spectrum Disorders UCFS prides itself in utilizing a supportive team approach to include interdepartmental collaboration to help better serve our communities. Promoting self-care for our employees including an Employee Assistance Program UCFS offers a comprehensive benefits package including: Flexible schedules Competitive salaries Generous paid time off including 3 weeks' vacation, 4 floating holidays and 10 sick days each year Medical, dental and vision insurance 401(k) plan with 6% employer contribution Paid life and disability insurance Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Additional voluntary benefits - National Health Service Corp. Loan Repayment Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility UCFS is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees as protected by applicable federal and/or state law.

Responsibilities

Provide mental health services, including individual and group therapy, to elementary school students. Collaborate with families and school staff to develop treatment plans and provide crisis intervention.