Child Clinician (License Preferred) - Lebanon ($5k Sign-On Bonus!)

We are seeking a Full-Time Master’s level Mental Health Counselor with experience working with children and adolescents in our Lebanon ,NH office.

Child and Family Clinicians at West Central Behavioral Health provide a full range of outpatient services including diagnostic assessment, treatment planning, crisis management, and individual, family, and group psychotherapy. We provide counseling in person and via telehealth as appropriate to target mental and behavioral health needs in individual ranging in ages 0-18.

At West Central Behavioral Health, clinicians are members of a supportive and multidisciplinary environment including psychiatrists, care coordinators, and community support specialists. You will be able to work in a small supportive team atmosphere while also working as part of a larger organization.

Basic Responsibilities:

• Provide brief psychotherapy to children and/or families, including intake and evaluation, and provision of individual, family, and group therapy sessions.
• Assist clients to gain insight, define goals, and plan action to achieve effective personal, social, educational, and vocational development and adjustment.
• Manage case referrals and assignments, coordinating client care needs with other team members to ensure effective and wrap around approach.
• Follow through with parents, teachers, referring physicians or agencies as needed in a timely manner to ensure optimal client service coordination.
• Document provision of services in our electronic medical record in a timely and professional manner.

Training opportunities:

• We provide training and consultation in evidenced-based practices to treat a wide variety of presenting problems, including Modular Approach to Therapy for Children with Anxiety, Depression, Trauma or Conduct Problems (MATCH-ADTC) training for all Child Clinicians.
• In-service and CEU opportunities.
• Free supervision towards NH State Licensure provided for eligible staff.

Required Education and Experience:

• Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, Counseling or equivalent clinical discipline
• Eligibility for licensure in the State of New Hampshire
• Some experience working with this population strongly preferred.

Required Skills:

• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Must be flexible and demonstrate the ability to work with minimal supervision
• Excellent customer service skills
• Excellent computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Ability to learn necessary computer and technical skills essential to the position and Agency needs
• Ability to relate to staff, clients, and community around a mental health system
• Maintain skill competencies in customer service, quality improvement, compliance and safety

Preferred Skills:

• Knowledge of and experience with an electronic medical record system
• Prior experience in a community mental health environment

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to access all Agency sites

Other:

• Ability to obtain and maintain Agency and/or State of New Hampshire required background check(s)
• Understanding of the importance of confidentiality and the ability to maintain that confidence.

Be a part of our team!

For over forty years, West Central Behavioral Health, a community mental health organization, has dedicated itself to"...promote, preserve and strengthen the mental health and quality of life in our community.” To accomplish this, West Central has assembled a team of talented professionals. Working together toward a common goal, our staff served nearly 2,700 children, adolescents and adults last year.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, Veteran- and Recovery-Friendly Workplace!

West Central provides a generous benefit package including medical, dental and vision insurance, 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, critical illness, accident insurance, pet insurance, tuition reimbursement, local discounts, paid holidays and paid time off!

Ask us about creative work schedules, remote/hybrid work, full time/part time, geographic options, different shifts, job sharing, even cross-functional work to keep things interesting!

We are committed to continuous improvement of our employees. We provide ongoing education through e-Learning, in-service programs presented by internal staff and external presenters. CEUs are available for most in-service programs.

Loan Repayment Program: As a nonprofit organization providing services to underserved populations, you may be eligible to participate in the following loan assistance programs:

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Agency Student Loan Assistance Program – eligible up to $10,000 over 3 years
• NH State Loan Repayment Program – up to $65,000 with service commitment. Must be licensed or under supervision for licensure with the NH Board of Mental Health Practice.