What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Based Outpatient Clinician (Fee for Service) position at Cornerstone Counseling Center?
School Based Outpatient Clinician (Fee for Service)
Reports To: Director of Community Engagement & Program Development/Supervisor
Location: Connecticut School Based Programs (Hamden, CT)
Position Type: Fee for Service Employee
Schedule: Flexible Daytime Schedule; Clinicians Create Their Own Hours Within Assigned School Coverage and Client Needs. This is a daytime position with no evenings, weekends, or on-call responsibilities.
About Cornerstone Counseling Center
Cornerstone Counseling Center is a leading behavioral health organization providing compassionate, evidence based mental health services to children, adolescents, adults, couples, families, and older adults throughout Connecticut. Our team delivers high quality counseling, psychiatric services, school based mental health programs, telehealth, and community partnerships designed to improve access to care and support lasting emotional wellness.
What We Offer:
- Flexible daytime schedule — create your own hours within assigned school coverage needs.
- Paid individual and group supervision for associate-level clinicians pursuing licensure.
- No evenings, weekends, on-call, or overnight responsibilities.
- Administrative and billing support.
- Collaborative and supportive clinical leadership team.
- Professional consultation and training opportunities.
- Meaningful work supporting children, adolescents, and families within their school communities.
Position Summary
The School Based Outpatient Clinician provides outpatient behavioral health services within assigned school settings. Services include assessment, treatment planning, individual therapy, family engagement, crisis support, consultation, and coordination of care with school personnel and community providers.This non-crisis role delivers structured solution-focused therapy, family support and care coordination to stabilize family functioning, reduce safety or placement risks, and improve long-term outcomes. Clinicians collaborate with families, schools, DCF, medical providers, and community agencies. Clinicians benefit from professional supervision and verification support.* There are no on-call, weekend, or overnight responsibilities*.
Clinical Responsibilities
- Conduct behavioral health assessments and intake evaluations.
- Develop individualized treatment plans.
- Provide individual, family, and collateral therapy services within the school setting.
- Support students experiencing emotional, behavioral, and social challenges.
- Collaborate with parents, guardians, school staff, and community providers.
- Participate in student support meetings and PPT meetings as appropriate.
- Facilitate referrals and care coordination when higher levels of care are needed.
Documentation and Compliance
- Maintain timely and accurate documentation in the electronic health record.
- Comply with HIPAA, state licensing requirements, and payer regulations.
- Participate in supervision, training, and quality improvement activities.
Qualifications
Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, or Marriage and Family Therapy. Connecticut LMSW, LPC-A,LMFT-A, or required.
Pay: $40.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
Salary : $40