Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: Shoreline Children's Services, North Branford, CT 06471 - North Branford, CT 06471Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: Graduate DegreeTravel Percentage: NoneJob Shift: DayJob Category: Health CareClinician – Make a Difference for Children and Families
At BHcare, we know that compassionate, high-quality clinical care can change lives. We are seeking a dedicated Clinician to join our team and provide evaluation, diagnosis, and psychotherapy to children and families in need of support. This is more than a role—it’s an opportunity to help young people and their caregivers navigate challenges, build resilience, and thrive.
This is a full-time position, 37.5 hours per week and the schedule will be Monday 10am to 5:30pm, Tuesday 10am to 7pm, Wednesday 10am to 6pm, Thursday 10am to 6pm, Friday 12pm to 5pm.
What You’ll Do:
• Manage an assigned caseload with care, professionalism, and clinical expertise.
• Provide evaluation, diagnosis, and evidence-based psychotherapy for children and families.
• Prepare clinical reports and evaluations as required for schools, agencies, and community partners.
• Offer consultation and collaboration with schools, community resources, clinical staff, and other programs to ensure comprehensive care.
• Serve as a mentor by supporting the supervision of graduate students when needed.
• Keep accurate, up-to-date clinical records in accordance with program standards.
• Engage in ongoing training and professional development to stay current with best practices.
What We’re Looking For:
• Master’s degree in Social Work or a related mental health field.
• Professional CT licensure required (LCSW highly preferred; licensed-eligible considered).
• Experience working with children, adolescents, and families in a mental or behavioral health setting.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Commitment to trauma-informed, person-centered care.
Why Join BHcare?
When you join BHcare, you join a mission-driven team dedicated to providing accessible, compassionate mental health care. You’ll have the opportunity to make a tangible impact every day—supporting children and families on their path toward healing, growth, and stability.
Care where it counts. Impact that matters. Join BHcare as a Clinician today!
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will consider applicants for this position without regard to any category protected by applicable federal, state or local law, including but not limited to: race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status or uniformed service member status.
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Masters degree in Social Work or related mental health field required.
A minimum of one year experience in a psychiatric setting providing therapy to children and families.
Must be proficient in Microsoft 365. Must be able to navigate through electronic health records system (EHR).
PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE/CERTIFICATIONS:
License-eligible required (ie. Masters degree and on track for obtaining LPC). LCSW highly preferred. LMSW preferred.