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Pediatric Mental Health Clinician – Early Intervention / School-Based
Full-Time or Part-Time | In-Person | W-2 Employment
Salary: $65,000-83,000 depending on experience and licensure
Early Childhood Program | Children Ages 3–6
We are seeking a Licensed or Conditionally Licensed Pediatric Mental Health Clinician to join a collaborative early intervention and preschool behavioral health program serving children ages 3–6. This position provides school-based mental health services within a structured early childhood learning environment.
This role is ideal for clinicians with experience or interest in early childhood mental health, pediatric behavioral health, school-based therapy, emotional regulation, social-emotional development, and family-centered intervention.
Both independently licensed clinicians (LCSW, LPC, LCPC or equivalent) and conditionally licensed clinicians requiring supervision are encouraged to apply. Clinical supervision can be provided for eligible candidates.
Why Clinicians Enjoy This Role
- Work with young children ages 3–6 in a play-based early learning environment
- Provide early mental health intervention during a critical developmental stage
- Collaborative interdisciplinary team including educators, therapists, and clinical leadership
- Opportunity to work closely with families and caregivers
- Stable W-2 position with benefits
- Meaningful work helping children build emotional regulation, coping skills, and social development
Position Overview
The Pediatric Mental Health Clinician provides individualized mental health services to young children receiving specialized services and collaborates closely with families, teachers, and the interdisciplinary team.
Services focus on emotional regulation, coping skills, behavioral flexibility, and social-emotional development within the classroom and therapy setting.
This is an in-person role within a year-round early childhood program.
Pediatric Behavioral Health Focus Areas
- Emotional regulation
- Social-emotional development
- Coping and self-regulation skills
- Behavioral flexibility
- Classroom participation
- Early childhood mental health support
Essential ResponsibilitiesDirect Clinical Services
- Provide two 30-minute individual therapy sessions per week for students receiving services
- Develop, implement, and update individualized treatment plans
- Support development of coping skills, emotional regulation, and social functioning
- Monitor and document progress toward measurable treatment goals
Family Collaboration
- Meet regularly with families to support treatment goals and consistency across environments
- Provide parent education and guidance
- Support families in reinforcing social-emotional development and coping strategies
Assessment and Documentation
- Participate in intake and enrollment processes
- Complete required assessments including Vineland and state-mandated evaluations
- Collaborate with the Executive Director and Special Education Coordinator
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
- Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings
Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related field
- Licensed or conditionally licensed clinician (LCSW, LPC, LCPC or equivalent)
- Interest or experience in early childhood mental health, school-based services, or pediatric behavioral health
- Strong assessment, documentation, and collaboration skills
- Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
Conditionally licensed clinicians requiring supervision are encouraged to apply.
Position Details
- In-person position
- Full-time or part-time options available
- Year-round program
- W-2 employment
Compensation & Benefits
- Starting salary $65,000 depending on experience and licensure
- PTO based on experience
- Two health insurance plan options
- Dental insurance
- $10,000 employer-paid life insurance
- Optional additional life coverage
- Aflac supplemental insurance options (short-term disability, accident, cancer)
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract
Pay: $70,000.00 - $83,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
License/Certification:
- LCSW, LPC, LCPC or equivalent (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $65,000 - $83,000