School Based Clinician - Child BH (LCSW, LPC, LMFT, PsyD)
Listed compensation
$69K - $73K
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about call expectations, weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.
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
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 6,344 active Social Work listings on WeekdayDoc.
Social Worker Career Context
Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 68% are remote, 20% have no call, 80% require no weekends.
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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 7.2 / 10 · top 25% in social work | ranked against 6,344 Social Work listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$69k in purchasing power | Connecticut index 103.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Social Work listings in Connecticut | 94 active | 6,352 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 68% remote · 20% no call · 80% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | loan repayment | Connecticut social worker listings (all specialties): 8% state a sign-on bonus · 14% offer loan repayment105 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Social Work listings | 2,592 in the last 30 days | 1,395 the 30 days before (+86%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
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