Social Worker / Mental Health Clinician - SBHC

Overview

Family Centers is a private, nonprofit organization offering health, education and human service programs to children, adults and families in Fairfield County. Our team includes 300 professionals and over 500 trained volunteers who collaborate to provide our communities with a wide range of responsive and innovative services. Through our comprehensive network of services, more than 26,000 children, adults, families and communities receive the care, encouragement and resources needed to realize their potential.

The Role 

Our School Based Health Centers (SBHC) Program is looking for a licensed mental health practitioner with related experience to staff a school-based outpatient clinic in Stamford, Connecticut. This is a 10-month position and is based on the approved public-school calendar. SBHC mental health clinicians provide health education (both large and small group instruction) and individual, family, and group counseling to students in middle and high schools, often working as part of interdisciplinary health care teams with nurse practitioners and health educators.  

Full-time work schedule for the SBHC clinician position is 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 7:30am-2:30pm.

Requirements 

• Completion of master’s or post-master’s degree from an accredited counseling program
• Active licensure (LCSW, LMSW, LPC, LPCA, LMFT) in Connecticut, or the ability to obtain CT licensure
• Experience working with middle school students and their families preferred
• Bilingual/bi-cultural experience strongly preferred
• Strong clinical skills and experience using evidence-based models with children and families
• Collaborative and proactive approach to relationship building, resource development, and creating equitable access
• Ability to engage in therapeutic practices in accordance with all HIPAA, state, federal, licensing, and accrediting bodies
• Knowledge and experience with electronic health records

Compensation 
 
 $60,000 - $65,000 per 10-month school year

Benefits and Perks

At Family Centers, we believe in taking care of our compassionate staff who care for our community. We offer a comprehensive benefits package carefully designed to support staff health, financial wellbeing, and work-life balance. We are committed to fostering a supportive, mission-driven environment where employees feel valued, supported, and able to build lasting careers.

Full-time SBHC employees enjoy:

• Generous Paid Time Off – Matching the public school calendar, plus 2 personal days and 8 sick days each year
• Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage Options
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with monthly employer contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Health Care & Dependent Care)
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with up to 6% employer contribution
• Employer-Paid Long-Term Disability, Life & AD&D Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for confidential support
• Voluntary Opt-In Benefits including Critical Illness Insurance, Pet Insurance, supplemental Life Insurance, and more
• Tuition Assistance (eligible to apply after 6 months of service)
• Loan Repayment Opportunity: Fully licensed clinicians working in our FQHC and SBHC programs may qualify for the National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Student Loan Repayment Program, which offers up to $75,000 in student loan repayment for primary medical, dental, and behavioral health clinicians. Clinicians who demonstrate Spanish-language proficiency may qualify for an additional $5,000 award.

Family Centers has consistently been recognized as one of the Top Workplaces in Western Connecticut by Hearst Connecticut Media and holds a perfect 100 Encompass rating from Charity Navigator. 

 For more information, please visit www.familycenters.org.

Family Centers is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees as indicated in applicable federal and/or state laws.