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Cornell Scott-Hill health
Milford, Connecticut

School Based Clinician - Child BH (LCSW, LPC, LMFT, PsyD)

Social Worker Top 25% in Social WorkFull-Time

Listed compensation

$69K - $73K

  • Better work-life than 80% of Social Work listings
  • Pay stated — only 59% of Social Work listings do
  • Social Work listings up 67% vs the prior 30 days

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Job Description

About the Role

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate School‑Based Health Clinician to join our interdisciplinary team and help strengthen the well‑being of the students we serve.

SBHC/CSHH is committed to fostering a supportive, inclusive environment where every student can thrive. We recognize that mental and physical health are essential to academic success and overall wellness, and we are looking for a clinician who shares this belief and is eager to make a meaningful impact.

The School‑Based Health Clinician will deliver comprehensive services—including mental health counseling, health education, and preventive care—while collaborating closely with school staff, families, and community partners to support the behavioral health needs of identified students.

Locations: We have three openings/three locations in Milford, CT. Orchard Hills Elementary School, Orange Avenue Elementary School, and Meadowside Elementary School.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide individual and group counseling to students.
  • Complete biopsychosocial assessments and develop individualized treatment care plans.
  • Offer crisis intervention and support to identified clients.
  • Collaborate with teachers, administrators, and parents to address client behavioral health needs.
  • Develop and implement health education programs.
  • Maintain accurate and confidential electronic health records.
  • Participate in school health initiatives and wellness programs.

Required Qualifications

  • Master’s Degree in a Behavioral Health field required.
  • Licensed Professionals: (LCSW, LPC, LMFT, PsyD, Ph.D.) with at least 1 year of maintaining the licensure are encouraged to apply.
  • Knowledge/Abilities: Knowledge and competency regarding diagnosis, assessment, and treatment of behavioral health services.

Why Join Us

  • Above market and competitive salaries
  • Employee Referral Bonus Program
  • 1 week of CME time each year
  • License reimbursement
  • HRSA and Public Service Loan Forgiveness
  • Generous paid time off
  • COBRA Reimbursement
  • 401(k) with match up to 5 percent
  • Sign on Bonus for Bilingual candidates
  • Liability Insurance
  • We are an approved HRSA loan repayment agency including newly expanded federal substance repayment program.
  • We provide continued education credits to advance learning opportunities and maintain your professional license.
  • Sign on Bonus

Travel within the State of Connecticut is required on an occasional basis.

CS-HHC is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master’s degree in a behavioral health field and possess a valid license such as LCSW, LPC, LMFT, or PsyD. At least one year of experience maintaining licensure is required for this position.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Treatment planningCollaborationClinical documentation

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates School Based Clinician - Child BH (LCSW, LPC, LMFT, PsyD) at Cornell Scott-Hill health a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Social Work — ranked against 6,104 active Social Work listings on WeekdayDoc.

Social Worker Career Context

Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 52% are remote, 30% have no call, 76% require no weekends.

Social Work pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Connecticut is 103.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$71k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $69k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Connecticut clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 7.2
Better work-life than 80% of Social Work listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,104 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • On-site

Living in Milford city (balance)

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$527k≈ 7.6× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,482/mo≈ 43% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
25 min
State income tax
Up to 7%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Cornell Scott-Hill health

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501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Above market and competitive salaries
Employee Referral Bonus Program
1 week of CME time each year
License reimbursement
HRSA and Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Generous paid time off
COBRA Reimbursement
401(k) with match up to 5 percent