School Based Clinician - Child Outpatient Clinic

About us

The Village was one of the first agencies in the country to provide homes for neglected children. Today, we continue to achieve our mission to build a community of strong, healthy families who protect and nurture children by providing a full range of behavioral health, early childhood and youth development, substance use treatment and support services for children, adults and families in the Greater Hartford, Connecticut region.

Named a Connecticut Top Workplace for five consecutive years with national distinction for workplace culture and diversity, equity and inclusion practices, you can be sure you re joining an organization that s just as committed to your success as we are to those we serve.

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We also invite December 2025 MSW graduates to apply! Clinical Supervision toward Licensure! Starting annual salary $54,000 - unlicensed, $67,200 licensed. $5000 Sign on Bonus! Lower than industry standard client hour expectations. Training in evidenced based models. Monthly performance based incentives. Agency Loan Repayment.

Our Mission

The Village was one of the first agencies in the country to provide homes for neglected children. Today, we continue to achieve our mission to build a community of strong, healthy families who protect and nurture children by providing a full range of behavioral health, early childhood and youth development, substance use treatment and support services for children, adults and families in the Greater Hartford, Connecticut region.

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Do you want to make a difference in a teen s life? If so, join us as a clinician working in a high school setting where you will be able to put your skills to work providing treatment for teens and their families. The school setting affords the ability to collaborate with teachers and other school personnel to ensure consistent approaches.

By working for the Village you will be exposed to a number of evidenced based models to draw from as well as a multidisciplinary team.

The Clinician is responsible for coordinating all aspects of clinical treatment for assigned clients in a school setting. Engages with clients firsthand. Will provide individual therapy, group therapy, family therapy and crisis intervention. The Clinician renders diagnostic and psychotherapeutic services to adolescents and families. Maintains contact with and consults with relevant collaborative parties. Participates as full member of the clinical team and is responsible for maintaining client records.

Unlicensed clinicians are hired prior to obtaining their license to practice as mental health practitioners (i.e. psychology, social work, LMFT, LPC, LADC). Unlicensed clinicians will receive supervision by a licensed clinician and may be offered training opportunities. When eligible, all unlicensed clinicians are expected to obtain licensure in order to be considered for ongoing employment at The Village.

• Direct services may include, but not limited to:

• Review and triage clinical referrals
• Scheduling Clinical Assessment (telehealth and/or In Person)
• Conducts Collaborative Comprehensive Clinical assessments (telehealth and/or In Person)
• Determines DSM V Diagnosis in consultation with Supervisor and Medical Director or designated Psychiatrist, as needed
• Develops treatment plans and contracts for clinical services
• Implements treatment plans, modifying it as appropriate throughout treatment
• Discharge planning, which may include linkages to community support services
• Provides case management services
• Completes clinical documentation required by agency and program policies, HIPAA regulations, and funding sources
• Maintains monthly client contact hours/ targets determined by service
• Participates and presents in Clinical Rounds, Collaborative Meeting, Peer Review and Quality Assurance Reviews.
• Fosters collaboration with other clinical and administrative staff within the school and agency to respond to client and programmatic needs, including the implementation of agency policies, procedures, and initiatives.
• Partners with school…