Madison Hiring for a School Based Clinician

Town of Madison Vacancy Announcement

Position Title: School Based Clinician – Full time 10 month position (school year) 37 hours a week

*Benefit Coverage is only provided for 10 months of employment, COBRA rates then apply if coverage is continued for July and August.

Hours of Work: TBD -mostly during school days Salary Range: Grade 8 $22.34 to $31.29.

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The Town of Madison is accepting applications for the position of School Based Clinician. This position is located in the Youth and Family Department of the Town.

Completed applications must be received in the Human Resources Department no later than 4:00 p.m. on Friday, July 8, 2016. Application forms may be obtained in the Human Resources Department, 8 Campus Drive, Madison, CT 06443; or, applications can be printed from the website at www.madisonct.org.

Minimum Training and Experience Required To Perform Essential Job Functions: Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, Psychology or closely related clinical field with three (3) years of related case work experience.

Must have and maintain the State of Connecticut License to Counsel (LCSW, LMFT, LPC) upon hire or the ability to obtain the license within three (3) years from date of appointment. Position requires the possession of a valid State of Connecticut driver’s license. Position also requires clearance of a background investigation.

Position Purpose: to provide assessment, counseling services (group and/or individual) and case management for “at-risk” adolescents in school, in order to meet their academic, social, emotional and/or physical needs.

Meets with students and their families outside of school hours; may occasionally be required to provide services at students home. Provide/coordinate case management and crisis intervention services; counseling. Conducts interviews for juveniles referred by schools, police, Courts or private organizations; performs and/or coordinates assessment and evaluation to determine program eligibility; provides crisis assessment and intervention.

Collaborates with outside mental health professional’s medical professionals, school personnel, courts, probation, Department of Child and Family Services or other social service agencies. Coordinates efforts with other department staff. Coordinates referrals of drug/alcohol school policy offenders. Maintains availability on call to respond to emergencies. Attends various town/department meetings as required.

The Town of Madison provides reasonable accommodation to persons with disabilities in accordance with the American with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you need accommodation in the application process, please contact the Human Resources Department prior to the closing date.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER