School Based Clinician

School Based Clinician – Glenn Stratton Learning Center

Good Will-Hinckley

Hinckley, ME

Good Will-Hinckley is seeking a School Based Clinician to be based on their beautiful campus in Hinckley, ME. This position provides clinical services within a therapeutic specialized educational setting, focusing on supporting students with behavioral, emotional, and mental health needs. They collaborate with the Glenn Stratton Learning Center team to develop and implement treatment plans, conduct assessments, and provide individual and group therapy.

The clinician also works with families and connects students with community resources. This position is responsible for ensuring delivery of quality clinical services to youth and families and compliance with all state and federal mental health licensing standards and Maine Care regulations. This position works an academic schedule of 185 days + 15 days for Extended School Year (ESY) for a total of 200 days.

The hours are Monday – Friday from 7:30am – 3:30pm. Your Clinical Supervision will be with a licensed independent contractor, and the administrative supervision will be with the Director.

• Provide clinical services per IEP/ITP to support students’ emotional, social, and behavioral needs.
• Conduct intake assessments for new students and every 90 days ITPs for existing students to guide treatment plans.
• Develop critical measurable IEP/ITP goals, maintain progress notes and quarterly reviews in accordance with Department of Mental Health and the Department of Education.
• Facilitate weekly individual and group sessions.
• Collaborate with parents/guardians, school staff, and external agencies to support students’ progress.
• Act as a liaison between home, school, and agencies (DHHS, Mental Health, Corrections).
• Refer students to appropriate services as necessary.
• Participate in IEP meetings and ensure compliance with section 65 Behavioral Health Day Treatment guidelines.
• Prepare required reports and maintain accurate records.
• Provide individual, family and group counseling, as stated on the youth's IEP and collaboration with outside family service providers as needed.
• Participate in educational and clinical team meetings providing input regarding assessment, service planning, and behavioral interventions.
• Provides weekly clinical supervision to all staff and assure compliance of clinical and Maine Care regulatory standards.
• Submit and maintain all Section 65 Atrezzo submissions for reimbursement.
• Assists Special Education Secretary with requesting appropriate authorization and units in Kepro and follow up
• Complete documentation for billing weekly.
• Document daily clinical work in EHR (AWARDS) as set forth by organizational policies and procedures and state regulatory agencies including: the documentation of behavioral health professional (BHP) staff supervision and assure compliance of all clinical regulatory standards.
• Participate in and provide required training to meet regulatory, licensing, and accreditation during staff meetings and in service days.
• Participates in MANDT Training.

• Master’s degree in social work, counseling, or a related field.
• Licensed LCSW, LCSW-c, LCPC, or LCPC-c and able to practice in the State of Maine.
• Experience working with children and adolescents with emotional and behavioral disorders in a school or day treatment setting is preferred.
• Excellent communication, collaborative, and relationship-building skills
• Ability to effectively manage and respond to crisis situations.
• Experience with working with youth and families.
• Satisfactory reference, background, and health checks.
• Must have a valid driver's license.

Good Will-Hinckley was established over 130 years ago and provides dynamic educational services to children with behavioral challenges. Their mission is to work collaboratively, using specialized educational services in guiding students so they can experience success. Good Will-Hinckley provides the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of youth providing direct therapeutic services in an educational setting in a beautiful campus community.

Interested applicants please submit a cover letter, updated resume, copy of license, three letters of reference and a completed application using the "GWH Employment Application" which can be downloaded from our website at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Mail to Human Resources, PO Box 159, Hinckley, ME 04944 or email to HR

Please reference “School Based Clinician” in the subject line or cover letter in your correspondence.

We are an equal opportunity employer