School Liaison - Clinician (Licensed or License Eligible Required)

Unlicensed Clinician starting salary: $68,556.80
Licensed Clinician starting salary: $73,322.20

West Central Behavioral Health is seeking a Full-Time School Liaison Clinician to support integrated behavioral health services within partnering school districts.

The School Liaison Clinician is embedded within a partnering school district and splits time equally between direct clinical services for students (50%) and systems-level MTSS-B implementation support (50%). This role is ideal for clinicians who are passionate about school-based mental health, interested in organizational and systems-level work, and committed to expanding access to care for underserved youth and families.

Basic Responsibilities:

• Provide individual, group, and/or family therapy to students consistent with evidence-based practices and individualized treatment plans, with emphasis on access for un- and underinsured students.
• Conduct clinical assessments, develop treatment plans, and maintain timely documentation in the agency EHR consistent with agency and state standards.
• Serve as WCBH's primary MTSS-B liaison within the assigned school district, participating on district- and school-level behavioral health teams.
• Provide behavioral health consultation, coaching, and training to school staff to support tiered systems of support (Tiers 1, 2, and 3).
• Facilitate development of integrated referral pathways, school-WCBH communication procedures, and crisis response protocols.
• Coordinate care with school staff, families, primary care providers, DCYF, and community partners.

We provide clinical supervision and training in evidence-based practices applicable to children, adolescent, and family populations.

Education:

• Master's degree or higher in social work, counseling, school psychology, or equivalent behavioral health discipline required
• Degree program must include a minimum of one semester of supervised clinical practicum or internship

Experience:

• Minimum two years of post-degree supervised clinical experience with children and families required
• Experience in behavioral health and education systems navigation preferred
• Familiarity with NH school systems and System of Care values preferred

Required Skills:

• Licensed or license-eligible in the State of New Hampshire (LICSW, LCMHC, or equivalent); candidates actively working toward licensure will be considered
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to work with a high degree of autonomy in a community-based, school-embedded setting
• Excellent customer service skills
• Excellent computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office

Preferred Skills:

• Knowledge of and experience with MTSS-B frameworks and school-based systems of support
• Experience with electronic health records and clinical documentation
• Prior experience in a community mental health and/or school-based behavioral health environment

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to access all agency sites and assigned school district buildings
• Ability to lift, push, and/or pull 10 lbs.

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 in both clinical and educational settings

Be a part of our team!

West Central Behavioral Health provides a comprehensive continuum of evidence-based and coordinated person-centered services to meet the needs of any individual in the region across the lifespan, including those with complex behavioral health conditions and co-occurring disorders.

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.

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 – NH professional license required

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