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Description
POSTING NUMBER: N
POSTING DATE: September 18, 2026
CLOSING DATE: October 1, 2026
POSITION: Mental Health Clinician
LOCATION: M.D. Fox School/Sanchez Elementary School
REPORTS TO: Health Services Coordinator and/or Senior Executive Director of Special Education and Pupil Services
PRIMARY FUNCTION: Provide clinical mental health services to students enrolled in the School Based Health Center.
TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Provide psychosocial assessment to students.
2. Provide individual and group counseling to students and their parents.
3. Provide crisis intervention.
4. Refer students to appropriate community resources for social and mental health services when needed.
5. Aid in developing standard procedures to handle crisis.
6. Work as a team with the School Based Health Center staff and other staff from the school.
7. Serve as Field Instructor for student interns.
8. Help clinic staff identify students at risk, and facilitate access to appropriate services.
9. Provide written documentation and billing documentation of all services.
10. Provide monthly reports and maintain records as required by School Clinic and the Department of Public Health.
11. Advise on and promote mental health issues relevant to the student population and the clinic.
12. Contribute to the development of standard operational procedures for mental health related services at one specific school.
13. Participate in staff development within the clinic and school.
14. Perform other duties as required.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
1. Master's Degree from an accredited institution of higher education in Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Counseling, or Psychology required.
2. Licensed by the State of Connecticut Department of Public Health as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) required.
3. Bilingual, Spanish/English preferred.
4. Demonstrated success in working with school aged children, adolescents and families.
5. Ability to work autonomously as well as cooperatively with school and community groups.
6. Prior experience as a community clinic provider.
7. Ability to work under difficult time constraints.
8. Knowledge of services and resources available in the Hartford area.
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Non-Certified.
SALARY AND TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Ten-month work year. Salary Grid A506 ($55,641 - $67,015)
EVALUATION: Evaluated annually.
UNION AFFILIATION: Hartford Educational Support Personnel
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
All current internal and external applicants must submit an online application. To apply, please visit and follow the appropriate link.
Benefits
Hartford Public Schools (Hartford, Connecticut) is a diverse community of educators and approximately 16,000 students attending 39 distinctive magnet, community, and neighborhood schools, located in the capital city of Connecticut. We are committed to being a leader in innovative urban education, cultivating equity and excellence for all of our students, closing the opportunity gap, and preparing students for college and life.
Hartford Public Schools acknowledges that systems of injustice exist in our nation and our community. Our district is committed to addressing systemic barriers to create a culture of equity that benefits all students. We are committed to recruiting, developing, and retaining a diverse team of culturally competent educators. We strive to have our team reflect the different perspectives of our families and community so that we can work together to overcome obstacles, close the opportunity gaps, and prepare our students for continuous success.
HPS recruits and selects diverse educators, who are committed to our instructional vision to develop students' individual, academic, social, and emotional capacities and growth within the classroom and beyond. Highly talented and qualified candidates with a passion for urban education, a commitment to our Hartford students, families, and community are strongly encouraged to apply immediately!
Why Should You Choose Hartford Public Schools?
Hartford Public Schools is seeking excellent candidates and wants to provide the best experience for you. We have put together a comprehensive package of benefits and incentives, including:
Competitive salary
Sign-On incentives
Career growth opportunities
Opportunity to participate in school governance councils
Loan forgiveness
Tuition reimbursement
Rich health care plan (including dental & vision)
Life insurance
Residency differential for teachers who reside in Hartford (3% of base salary)
New teacher induction
In-school teacher mentor
DIVERSITY AMONG US: Hartford Public Schools is a diverse community of scholars and staff; racially, socioeconomically, culturally, and more. Among our approximately 16,000 students, there are 88 languages spoken; 21% of our student population are multilingual learners. Over 85% of the population are students of color. At Hartford Public Schools, we work deliberately to recruit and hire staff of various backgrounds. Currently, our staff identify as: American Indian: 0.09%
Asian: 2.02%
Black: 24.07%
White: 46.26%
Hispanic: 24.24%
Other: 1.11%
Not Reported/Unknown: 2.22%
REPRESENT HARTFORD: The state of Connecticut is seated on the northeastern seaboard. Hartford is within an hour's drive of the coastline and is centrally located between New York City and Boston. Hartford is one of America's oldest and most historic cities, made up of 17 unique neighborhoods rich in history and diversity. It is commonly known as the "insurance capital" due to its prominence beginning in the 19th century as home to many of the most prestigious insurance companies in the U.S., many of which still call Hartford home today. The city features world-class museums, entertainment, and sports venues and is home to several major companies. An array of restaurants reflecting cuisines from all over the world attract people from far and wide, and more than 200 arts, heritage, and cultural organizations in the Hartford region provide hundreds of events year-round. In addition, several universities and colleges are in Hartford and the surrounding towns, allowing easy access to advanced degree programs.
An Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, M/F/V/D
Note: This posting does not necessarily reflect vacancies in the respective subject area and is solely intended to generate a talent pool for current and future certified teaching opportunities. The above description covers the principle duties and responsibilities of the position. The description should not, however, be construed as a complete listing of all duties or as a contract. In all cases, these relationships, functions, and their applications are subject to change by the superintendent of schools.
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Worksite address
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