Mental Health Clinician

Job Description:

We are currently looking for a Mental Health Clinician to join our team! Our Children's Therapeutic Services program at Easterseals utilizes each child’s natural curiosity to create the experiences that enhance growth and development in partnership with their families and their caregivers.  

As an essential member of a multidisciplinary team, the Mental Health Clinician plays a pivotal role in providing high quality care, support, and therapeutic interventions to children and families experiencing mental health challenges. Whether working within a community settings, clinic or school settings, the clinician's responsibilities range from conducting assessments and developing personalized treatment plans to offering counseling and crisis intervention services.

Qualifications:

• Master’s or Doctorate Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, or a related field

• Currently or is eligible for licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) or similar

• 2+ year of experience working in community mental health settings while providing crisis intervention and mental health services to a diverse population of clients and diagnoses

• Experience working with Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems required

• Ability to obtain and maintain a record of training completion in Trauma-Informed Care, within 3 months of hire

• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation  

Essential Functions:

• Conduct thorough psychological assessments and evaluations in alignment with program, agency, and licensing standards.

• Develop, implement, and maintain individualized treatment plans.

• Provide therapeutic treatment to clients in individual and group therapy sessions in a variety of clinical and/or natural settings.

• Complete and maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation that aligns with program standards. 

• Coordinate care needs with internal & external healthcare providers, support staff, and early childhood professionals in order to ensure high-quality services are provided.

• Educate clients and families about mental health conditions and treatments.

• Offer crisis intervention services when necessary.

• Develop progress reports, per appropriate state department, and any additional reporting needed to meet Agency (including billing), federal or state requirements.

• Participate in identifying training needs and conducting staff training, especially as it pertains to staff responsibilities.

• Provide integrated services within the Early Childhood Centers of Excellence, collaborating with classroom teachers, outpatient providers, and support staff.

What’s in it for you? We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time, eligible employees, including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability

• PTO begins accruing on your first day!

• 10 Paid Holidays – includes a floating holiday of your choice

• 403(b) employer match up to a maximum of 3%

• Tuition reimbursement after one year of employment

• Student loan repayment for qualifying degrees after one year of employment

• Wellness programs: nutritional counseling services, reimbursement programs for weight loss & tobacco cessation, financial wellness and employee assistance program (EAP)

To learn more about this role, please click on the blue “Apply Now” button below to submit your application.

Have questions about the role?

Schedule time to chat with our Talent Acquisition Specialist, Jill Schuman: https://calendly.com/eastersealsnh-jill/30min

Difficulty submitting your application or scheduling time to chat?

Contact Jill at 603.732.7166 or [email protected]

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