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CHICOPEE Clinical Case Manager Job Description School Based Services (SBS), part of the Positive Regard Network, invites applicants to apply for the position of Clinical Case Manager (CCM), to provide intensive counseling and support to students in a school setting through group therapy, case management between school and home/ancillary services, and support to the classroom team. These positions are generally scheduled August through June during the school year, as a 10 month position, working in a public school setting. We have three openings: Two positions are scheduled 30 hours per week, Monday-Friday; there would be flexibility to schedule the hours over four or five days during the school day. The other position is a full time, 40 hours per week position, temporary March through June. That position is Monday through Friday, 7:30-3:30. While it is temporary, the position could turn into a full time, regular position within the PRN in August. Position Responsibilities: - Provides direct clinical service, e.g., individual, group and/or family therapy as outlined in Individual Education Plans (IEP\'s) and treatment plans of students. - Develops individual treatment plans/behavioral plans for each student on caseload and establishes clinical treatment goals and objectives to be included in overall service plan for each student. - Provides emergency clinical services including referrals based on psychiatric crises. - Provides family outreach as needed. - Liaisons with outside agencies and authorities, including social services organizations and school district personnel, and represents school in a professional manner at community meetings and events, including court, conferences, etc., as needed. - May accompany students to school psychiatry appointments. - Writes family assessments, psychosocial evaluations, clinical summaries, case notes, IEP goals/benchmarks, progress reports, discharge summaries and other clinical reports as requested or as needed. - Completes intake procedures for assigned students including building history and background files for incoming students and presentation of information to staff during meetings. - Consults with and maintains ongoing communication with Site Administrator, Educational Administrator, Teachers, Floor Manager, and/or Lead Interventionists, as appropriate. Informs staff of outside issues in a timely manner. - Assists in development and implementation of transition plans for students changing school settings. - Prepares clinical updates for presentation at district team meetings and attends team meetings. - Administers clinical assessments as needed. - Facilitates ongoing communication and attends morning and afternoon staff meetings and/or treatment/behavior planning meetings as needed and available. - Adheres to professional license standards while upholding the school model of treatment, as appropriate. - Maintains professional licensure and participates in conferences, workshops or other courses for professional development, as appropriate. - Mentors, trains and role models for new staff including assisting with new staff orientation as requested. - Assists with interventions as needed. - Assists students in the classroom setting when appropriate and needed. **Please note that candidates who are offered employment will be subject to background screening, to include: CORI, SORI, DCF and SAFIS (Fingerprinting) checks** Job Requirements The position requires a Master\'s degree in Social Work, Psychology, or related field; MA license in a clinical field (LMHC, LCSW, LICSW) required, along with considerable experience in the field of counseling (2+ years in a diverse clinical setting). At least 2 year(s) of relevant experience preferred. Master degree preferred. Citizenship, residency or work visa required