School Based Intake Clinician

Title: School-Based Intake Clinician/Therapist Location: Manchester, NH 03101 Job Type: Full-time, 40 hours per week. Sign-on Bonus: $5,000 for all clinical positions. Job Description The School‑Based Intake Clinician/Therapist provides comprehensive mental health assessment, therapeutic intervention, consultation, and care coordination for children, adolescents, adults, and families, with a focus on supporting students within school settings. This role includes completing bio‑psycho‑social intake assessments, evaluating mental health needs, developing diagnostic impressions and treatment recommendations, providing individual and group therapy, and collaborating with school personnel, clinical staff, medication providers, families, and community resources. The clinician serves as a bridge between school‑based supports and The Mental Health Center of Greater Manchester to help individuals access appropriate mental health services and ongoing care. Key Responsibilities Provide clinical intake services, including thorough bio‑psycho‑social assessments for children, adolescents, adults, and families. Evaluate mental health status, gather social history, formulate diagnostic impressions, and make appropriate treatment recommendations. Provide individual and group therapy services in school‑based and agency settings as appropriate. Consult and collaborate with school staff, clinical staff, medication providers, families, and community providers to coordinate care and support treatment planning. Assess and respond to students or clients experiencing crisis, including suicidal ideation, and collaborate with appropriate crisis response resources when needed. Provide case management support by assessing needs and connecting individuals and families with community services and supports. Maintain timely and accurate documentation in the electronic medical record while upholding confidentiality standards. Participate in clinical supervision, evidence‑based practice consultation, training, and professional development opportunities. Provide training, consultation, or support to school staff and/or parents as needed to promote mental health awareness and effective support strategies. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities The ideal candidate demonstrates strong clinical judgment, cultural sensitivity, and the ability to build rapport with children, adolescents, adults, and families. This position requires strong communication, organization, time management, computer, and interpersonal skills, along with the ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team. A basic understanding of mental health disorders, psychotropic medications, crisis assessment, confidentiality requirements, and community‑based systems of care is important for success in this role. Education Master’s degree in psychology, social work, or education/counseling from an accredited college or university. Skills and Competencies Strong organizational and problem‑solving skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills Basic fundamental computer experience to process email and access client/claims information within an EHR and web‑based insurance portals Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel is a plus Benefits Health Insurance Dental Coverage Vision Coverage Personal Time Off (PTO) Extended Illness Leave (EIL) 7 Paid Holidays 403(b) Retirement Plan Tuition Assistance Short‑ and Long‑term Disability Life Insurance Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Work Options Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Company Discounts Employee Recognition Events Competitive Salaries Supervision towards Clinical Licensure Qualifying Employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program and NH State Loan Repayment Program Equal Opportunity Employer We are an equal‑opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. #J-18808-Ljbffr The Mental Health Center of Greater Manchester