School-based Clinician

Program: Children, Youth, & Family Services

Hours: Full-Time (School Calendar Year)

Location: School-based

Job Summary:

The primary responsibility of the School Based Clinician is to provide strategic therapeutic intervention and support for students in contracted school(s), in 1:1 and group contexts during school and community activities.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the duties satisfactorily; the requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience

Required: MA Degree, or pursuing MA Degree in human services field. Minimum of one year experience working with children who have emotional and/or behavioral disorders. Must have experience in working with children and their families in a therapeutic relationship, have knowledge of Vermont’s system of care for children and youth, and experience working with agencies that serve this population, i.e. DCF, Schools, court diversion…etc. Must have experience facilitating complex clinical teams. For PBIS schools, knowledge of PBIS practices and standards is required.  For district wide contracts, trauma informed training is required. For Headstart contracts, early childhood development knowledge required.

License/Certifications

Required:  Rostered in Vermont

Preferred:  LICSW or LCMHC