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: Schedule a chat

Difficulty submitting your application or scheduling time to chat? Contact Jill at 603.732.7166 or jschuman@eastersealsnh.org

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Ready to make a meaningful difference every day? Become part of a dynamic team dedicated to elevating all abilities, empowering lives, and fostering positive impact in the community. Join the Easterseals NH & VT family, where your passion meets purpose. Easterseals New Hampshire and Vermont elevates people of all abilities. We serve the diverse needs of approximately 18,000 children, adults, seniors, families, and veterans each year. We provide services across two states, and our programs cover areas like early intervention, autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, adult day and in-home care, behavioral health, family-centered practices for child welfare, housing, and substance use disorders. We help people in New Hampshire and Vermont live their best lives. Joining Easterseals NH & VT presents an opportunity to gain valuable experience, advance your career, and make a meaningful difference in people's lives. Our organization provides various benefits and programs designed to support the well-being of our employees and their families. Explore our offerings here. We are honored to be recognized as a NH Veteran-Friendly Business and a recovery-friendly workplace.