School Mental Health Clinician - Woodstock, VT

Job Description

Job Description

Pediatric Developmental Services (PDS) is looking to hire a School Mental Health Clinician to join our staff and work in an amazing school! Are you passionate about helping all students reach their potential? Do you love working in a bright, active, positive environment? Are you interested in joining an organization devoted to helping all children succeed? If so, we want to hear from you!

This position comes with a competitive salary and generous benefits. Our benefits package includes:

• Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance with company contribution
• IRA with company matching
• Fingerprinting reimbursement

Qualifications:

• Hold a degree in School Counseling, Social Work, or Psychology and possess (or are eligible for) Vermont state licensure as a School Counselor.
• Have a deep understanding of child/adolescent development, trauma-informed practices, and mental health disorders.

Responsibilities:

• Direct Therapeutic Support: Providing individual and group counseling rooted in evidence-based frameworks such as CBT, DBT, and ACT.
• Crisis Management: Responding to and managing student crises by conducting risk assessments and following district protocols.
• Special Education Advocacy: Participating in the development of IEPs, providing progress reports, and adjusting clinical interventions to meet regulatory standards like IDEA and Section 504.
• Family & Community Partnership: Maintaining frequent, proactive communication with families to share strategies and connect them with vital community resources.

ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?

If you feel that would be right for this SLP position, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application so that we can review your information. We look forward to meeting you!

ABOUT PEDIATRIC DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES

Pediatric Developmental Services (PDS) provides the nation's public school districts, charter schools, and communities at large with highly qualified teachers and pediatric therapists, including Special Education Teachers; as well as speech, occupational, and physical therapists. At PDS, we want to make a difference in the lives of children. From finding and training the best pediatric therapists to partnering them with the right schools and clinics in need, PDS supports win-win initiatives for all. From speech-language therapy to Special Education Teachers, our children deserve the best care possible, and at PDS, we make that happen.

For every therapist that works for us, we offer real support and a tailored mentorship program . We know that they are essential in our mission to make a difference in the lives of children. This is why we also offer competitive compensation and great benefits .