What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Based Clinician position at CJR?
School Based Clinician – Job #385
$53,000 - $57,000
Waterbury, CT 06702
35 hours per week
About the Position:
The School Based Clinician will provide clinical care to youth and families of the CJR Wellness Center and the identified school. Clinician is responsible for billing a minimum of 15-18 hours per week in addition to some school responsibilities. This individual will provide support and logistical assistance to the Clinic Director and promote the continued communication and collaboration between CJR and the identified school.
Minimum Qualifications & Requirements:
Schedule and Rate of Pay:
Full-Time Benefits:
At CJR, we pride ourselves on creating a compassionate, culturally responsive work environment and offering a comprehensive benefits package that encourages and supports a healthy work/life balance. Joining our team, full-time employees will enjoy the following benefits:
About CJR:
A career at CJR is focused on working to ensure that every young person has an opportunity to thrive! CJR reaches across the state of Connecticut to deliver a broad continuum of care through our residential, education, wellness, and community-based programs. At CJR, you will experience a fulfilling career with an employer that encourages advancement, respects diversity, and rewards excellence!
CJR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. We welcome everyone to apply, especially those individuals who are underrepresented in the industry. We embrace the competitive advantage of diversity
$53,000 - $57,000
Waterbury, CT 06702
35 hours per week
About the Position:
The School Based Clinician will provide clinical care to youth and families of the CJR Wellness Center and the identified school. Clinician is responsible for billing a minimum of 15-18 hours per week in addition to some school responsibilities. This individual will provide support and logistical assistance to the Clinic Director and promote the continued communication and collaboration between CJR and the identified school.
- Provide individual and group counseling for student referrals from counselors
- Complete classroom observations and support teachers as needed with behavioral concerns within the class.
- Assist with Behavior Plan creation and implementation
- Provide crisis intervention and referrals as needed in conjunction with counselors, administration and nurse.
- Minimum 15-18 billable hours per week
- Attend Department meetings as needed
- Attend Team meetings as needed
- Attend 504/PPT meetings as needed
- Participate as a member of school crisis team
- Collaborate with parents
- Provide professional development/presentations as needed
- Produce thoughtful, clinically sound and high-quality written documentation including assessments, treatment plans, and progress notes
- Communicate with the Wellness Center Director regularly, relating clinic utilization, clinic activities, and other clinic related issues
- Maintain all necessary paperwork as it relates to third party billing
- Maintain files and ensure paperwork is filed in a timely fashion
- Ability to communicate, cooperate and serve people from all cultural identities with respect, professionalism, integrity and fairness in a manner that recognizes the individuality of each person.
Minimum Qualifications & Requirements:
- LMSW, LPCA or LMFT eligible required
- Outpatient clinical experience and/or school experience favored
- Clinical experience and knowledge regarding adolescent development, mental illness, influences of trauma, and coping skills
- Professional written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to formulate positive collaborative relationships and communicate with the community, schools, funding sources, governmental relations and our client base
- Personal Effectiveness/Credibility
- Collaboration Skills
Schedule and Rate of Pay:
- Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:00pm
- Salary - 35 hours per week
- $53,000 - $57,000 per year
- Actual pay is determined based on a variety of job-related factors, including skills, education, training, credentials, experience, certifications, scope, and performance, as well as market rates, internal equity, budget constraints, the role’s responsibilities, candidate’s unique qualifications, potential for growth, benefits, and organizational policies.
Full-Time Benefits:
At CJR, we pride ourselves on creating a compassionate, culturally responsive work environment and offering a comprehensive benefits package that encourages and supports a healthy work/life balance. Joining our team, full-time employees will enjoy the following benefits:
- Low-cost Medical Insurance Plan option
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance offered after 30 days of employment
- Company Paid Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Generous Paid Vacation Package (unused time eligible for carry over)
- Generous Paid Sick Time (unused time eligible for carry over)
- Paid Holiday Time (separate from vacation time)
- Floating Holidays (separate from paid vacation time and paid holiday time)
- Annual monetary incentives
- Tuition Assistance
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
- Career Growth Opportunities
- Company Celebrations & Employee Recognition Program
- Employee discounts (cell phone, computer)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Qualified Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Employer Federal Student Aid
- 10%-20% tuition discount at many local educational institutions, including those listed by the CT Nonprofit Alliance
About CJR:
A career at CJR is focused on working to ensure that every young person has an opportunity to thrive! CJR reaches across the state of Connecticut to deliver a broad continuum of care through our residential, education, wellness, and community-based programs. At CJR, you will experience a fulfilling career with an employer that encourages advancement, respects diversity, and rewards excellence!
CJR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. We welcome everyone to apply, especially those individuals who are underrepresented in the industry. We embrace the competitive advantage of diversity
Salary : $53,000 - $57,000