Mental Health Specialist- Longterm Substitute
Job Description
About the Role
Join AREA COOPERATIVE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES as a Mental Health Specialist- Longterm Substitute in United States. Job DetailsJob Location: Wintergreen Magnet School - Hamden, CT 06514Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: 4 Year DegreeSalary Range: $58,512.00 - $101,887.
Key Responsibilities
- provide all students with a safe and nurturing environment that immerses each student in the arts, grounds t.
- implement SEL activities and lessons and support students in a variety of ways to positively engage in learnin.
- implement interventions to address students needs meet educational outcomes for students of diverse background.
- coordinate the delivery of educational and mental health services.
Requirements
- Seeking candidates with a high level of experience with classroom instruction and collaboration between various stakeholders.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $58.5K - $101.9K
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join AREA COOPERATIVE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES as a Mental Health Specialist- Longterm Substitute.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Overview
This Mental Health Specialist- Longterm Substitute position at AREA COOPERATIVE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES includes the following lifestyle factors: no on-call duties, no weekend requirements. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.
School Psychology — Physician Career Context
This School Psychology position at AREA COOPERATIVE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES is open to physician candidates.
Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.
Nationally, School Psychology professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $80k, with the typical range spanning $60k to $110k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.
Compensation Analysis
AREA COOPERATIVE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES lists compensation for this physician position at $59k to $102k annually.
This is in line with the national median for School Psychology professionals.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Hamden, Connecticut.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- Transparent compensation ($59k–$102k)
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Social Worker, School Counseling, School Psychology, Classroom Instruction, Collaboration, Crisis Management, Resilience Building, Personal Skills Development. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this School Psychology role.
Core responsibilities: The Mental Health Specialist will plan and implement social-emotional learning activities and support students in various ways to enhance their engagement in learning. They will also work with parents and educators to address students' needs and coordinate mental health services.
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About AREA COOPERATIVE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES
Protective Factors (2)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
2mo ago
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