School Clinician (LMSW or LCSW)

Description Pay: Base starting at $68,589.00 annually Experience credit applied in addition to base pay capping out at $78,191.00 annually Benefits & Rewards: 24 vacation days (increases with years of service) 8 sick days Quality low cost benefits (you can view our plans by visiting https://benefits.devereux.org) 403(b) plan with employer match/contribution Employee Assistance Program Interested in advancing your career?  Devereux is proud to offer ASCEND - the first career accelerator program exclusively designed to give behavioral healthcare workers - the career guidance, one-on-one coaching, skills and financial assistance you need to reach your full potential.  This program includes 100% of tuition covered (up to $15k reimbursed annually for undergraduate and $25k reimbursed annually for graduate) and student loan repayment!  Learn more here Are you interested in making a life-saving difference for children and adolescents? Would you enjoy being part of a team working to change the world for the better? If you answered YES, then consider joining our Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health team! For over 50 years -- The Glenholme School, part of Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health, has provided a comprehensive residential program and services for children with learning differences and special needs. Located in picturesque Washington, CT the School Clinician position will be part of a cohesive, passionate and dynamic team. The selected candidate will foster Devereux’s mission and values of quality care as well as providing top-notch and individualized therapeutic care for our students. Position: We are seeking a School Clinician who has experience with the student population and is passionate about making a difference in the lives of children with learning differences and mental health/behavioral challenges. If this describes you, then look no further! Schedule: Monday-Friday: 4 days 9am-5pm 1 day 11am-7pm Available for on-call Sunday-Saturday (rotation with other Clinicians) Primary Responsibilities Include: Provide clinical services to students across a wide age range (10-22 years old) with a variety of diagnoses (e.g. autism, ADHD, anxiety, mood disorders, etc.) Manage students by providing individual therapy, in-vivo coaching, family/therapy/parent coaching/education, and case management Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to establish clinical treatment goals and assist in the implementation of individualized treatment plans Attend IEP/CSE meetings for students and update any IEP goals, etc. Modalities utilized including CBT, psychotherapy, TF-CBT, Motivational Interviewing, DBT, etc. Respond to students in crisis situations and facilitates processes designed to appropriately manage the crisis and take the lead role in hospitalization cases Communicate with external stakeholders, including school districts to provide regular updates regarding individuals’ progress Ensures timely and accurate completion of documentation to include: progress notes, resiliency plans, genograms, releases, discharge summaries, de-escalation plans, and discharge paperwork. #sponsored Qualifications Qualifications: Master’s degree in social work with clinical experience. Applicable experience may include co-ops or other hands-on training oppotunities. CT LCSW or LMSW (or ability to pass LMSW exam within 90 days of hire) Have or be eligible for CT School Social Worker Certification (071) Valid drivers’ license Preferred experience with Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Preferred experience providing clinical services within a residential setting. Devereux has a zero-tolerance policy for abuse and maintains policies and procedures to systematically reduce the risk of abuse to occur in our organization. Devereux fosters a culture of reporting abuse, and will cooperate with the authorities to the fullest extent possible. Company Overview Company Overview   Devereux is one of the nation’s largest nonprofit organizations, providing services, insight and leadership in the evolving field of behavioral healthcare. Founded in 1912, Devereux operates a comprehensive national network of clinical, therapeutic, educational and employment programs that positively impact the lives of 10,000+ children, adults – and their families – every year.     Our Mission: Devereux changes lives – by unlocking and nurturing human potential for people living with emotional, behavioral or cognitive differences.     With nearly 6,500 employees working in programs across the country, Devereux is a trusted partner for families, schools and communities, serving individuals in the areas of autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, specialty mental health, education and foster care.  Our Culture, Our Expectations    At Devereux, Servant Leadership is embedded throughout our culture and every aspect of our organizational framework. Our mission-driven, people-first mindset is at the heart of the compassionate and high-quality programming we provide – every day – for the individuals and families we serve, and other key stakeholders. Devereux offers challenging and exciting work, and our team environment creates an empowering, positive and rewarding atmosphere. To be successful at Devereux, you will: put the needs of others first, feel called to serve and called to lead. As a member of our team, you will be a significant part of our commitment to providing a welcoming and supportive work environment across all programs and services, and within all policies and employee practices.   We believe a workplace rooted in inclusivity – offering a sense of belonging to all those who walk through our doors – is fundamental to delivering the highest quality healthcare services. Through open dialogue and the creation of brave spaces, we will engage in work that gives each of us a chance to change the world – one person, one family, one commun