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School Based Child and Family Therapist
About the Role
School-based child and family therapy. Ages 5-18. Bridgeport, CT. FQHC setting.
Join Southwest Community Health Center Inc as a School Based Child and Family Therapist in Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States. Provide individual and/or family mental health assessment and treatment for children, adolescents, and their families in the school-based health center. May provide services to child and adult clients as requested at main sites.
Benefits & Compensation
- CPR/BLS Certification
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join Southwest Community Health Center Inc as a School Based Child and Family Therapist.
Key Responsibilities
Provide individual and family mental health assessments, treatment planning, and therapy for children and adolescents in a school-based setting. Facilitate group sessions, advocate for clients within school systems, and maintain accurate clinical documentation in the electronic health record.
Requirements
Requires a graduate degree in Social Work, Counseling, or Human Services along with a Connecticut state license. Candidates must possess strong communication skills, proficiency with electronic health records, and experience working with diverse populations.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 36% are remote, 22% have no call, 62% require no weekends.
Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 6.5% 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)). 62.6% of Connecticut clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Position Insights
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