School Behavioral Health Clinican

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Who You Are:

Amoskeag Health is seeking a compassionate, skilled School Behavioral Health Clinician to provide direct mental health counseling and behavioral support to students in partnership with the Manchester School District. You are dedicated to enhancing the wellbeing of children and families, building meaningful connections, and applying trauma-informed practices in school settings. You thrive in collaborative environments, maintain cultural sensitivity, and are committed to supporting students' mental health and academic success.

What You'll Do:

• Provide mental health services to students identified as needing additional support, with a focus on those affected by poverty and trauma.
• Offer individual counseling, comprehensive assessments, screenings, consultation, diagnosis, case conceptualization, and brief intervention for psychological/psychiatric concerns.
• Develop and implement treatment plans, assisting students in achieving goals through information, referral, advocacy, mentoring, and case management.
• Evaluate crisis situations and apply appropriate interventions following school and Amoskeag Health policies.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and easily understood documentation of client contacts, case planning, care plans, and billing/orders.
• Support school staff in understanding reinforcement, de-escalation, trauma impacts, and behavior management strategies.
• Participate in school team meetings (e.g., IEP meetings) and contribute to Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) implementation.
• Collaborate regularly with the Mental Health Center of Greater Manchester on shared students, wrap-around services, and referrals.
• Assist in planning and attending school events, including parent nights and open houses.
• Utilize positive intervention techniques adopted by the school.
• Maintain cultural sensitivity and age-appropriate competencies for clients.
• Travel locally using your own transportation as needed (mileage reimbursed).
• Maintain an expectation of 25 billable sessions per week.

What You'll Bring:

• Master's degree in Mental Health Counseling, Social Work, or a related human services field; NH licensure (LICSW, LCMHC, LMFT) preferred.
• Ability to work effectively with youth, adolescents, families, and professionals from diverse cultural, social, and economic backgrounds.
• Experience working in a school environment with the target population.
• Skills in crisis management, conflict resolution, and behavior modification.
• Knowledge and understanding of trauma and its impact on children and families.
• BLS certification required.
• Fluency in English (reading, writing, and comprehension) is required for patient safety; Spanish language skills are preferred but not required.

What We Offer:

• Compensation for this role is $32-$39/hour.
• This position is Full-Time 40 hours, on-site (following the school schedule at Parkside Middle School).
• Benefits such as Medical, Dental, Vision, 403B with Company Match, PTO, Life Insurance, Continuing Education Opportunities and more
• Work in a supportive, collaborative environment with a team dedicated to advancing Amoskeag Health's mission.

Who We Are:

Amoskeag Health is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) and nonprofit primary healthcare organization that provides high-quality, affordable care to our community and ensures everyone has access to healthcare.

We strive to create a welcoming and respectful environment for both patients and staff, where unique insights strengthen the care we provide. We value individuals who are adaptable, thoughtful, and dedicated to serving a wide range of patients with dignity and empathy. Become part of our team and make a meaningful impact in the community every day