School Based Clinician

Kingdom East School District is seeking two or three, 1.0 FTE and a 0.2 FTE (or combination of 3 part-time) School-Based Clinicians assigned to work in our schools. The important and critical work of the school-based clinician includes preventative models, intervention for specific diagnoses, special education services, 504 services, Educational Support Team services and other models of school support. The candidates will be responsible for providing individual and family therapy and development of treatment plans, psychosocial evaluations and assessments, behavior planning, family work and consultation within the school setting with consistent opportunities for collaboration with teachers, school administrators and the Kingdom East mental health team. The candidate monitors and implements multi-tiered, research-based educational preventative supports and responses to students, including behavioral and mental health services to address school, family and student needs. The candidate must have excellent communication, networking, and organizational skills and will join the Kingdom East team of district school-based clinicians, school psychologists, school-to-home coordinators, school counselors and school nurses. Clinical Master’s degree required; OPR licensure required. We support clinical supervision hours. Enthusiasm and love of working with children is required. Kingdom East School District is located in the heart of a vibrant community in the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont. We operate seven preK-8th grade schools ranging from 60 to 500 students. Our high school students have “choice” and may opt to attend one of the traditional independent schools -- Lyndon Institute or St. Johnsbury Academy -- or another high school of their choosing. We are located about 3 hours from Boston, Montreal and Portland, ME. Our region is known for breathtaking views and access to great skiing, hiking, mountain biking, fishing, canoeing and other outdoor opportunities. We are close to the White Mountains and the Green Mountains. Both Littleton, NH and St. Johnsbury, VT have numerous fine and performing arts venues. Our communities attract wholesome families, faculty and staff. Our schools maintain impassioned faculty, personalized beliefs about success, and a caring, safe school culture. Only completed, on-line applications at schoolspring.com will be accepted. On-line application must include: profile, letter, resume, transcripts, references, tests, certifications and questions, if asked. Hard copies of Vermont Certification with appropriate endorsements, three written letters of reference and transcripts will be required for verification at the interview level. Visit our website www.kingdomeast.org for information about our schools. Minority applicants are encouraged to apply. EOE M/F