Mental Health Counselor / Clinical Day School

Job Description - Mental Health Counselor / Clinical Day School (26166707)

Job Description

Primary Location

: Connecticut-Manchester-71 Haynes Street (10627)

Job

: Behavioral Health

Organization

: Manchester Hospital Inc.

Job Posting

: Nov 3, 2026

Mental Health Counselor / Clinical Day School - (26166707)

Description

Work where every moment matters.

Every day, more than 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut's most comprehensive healthcare network.

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position reports through the Educational Coordinator to the Director of Adolescent Education. Performs a variety of duties that include assisting the teacher in providing individualized instruction to students, managing daily classroom routines and creating and maintaining a safe, structured therapeutic milieu with age-specific behavioral management practices. Follows established policy and protocol in monitoring students'' arrivals and dismissals from the Clinical Day School program. Contributes to creating a caring and compassionate environment through Hartford HealthCare's Core Values of Teamwork, Communication, Respect and Caring.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:

• This position requires a Bachelors degree in Education or a related field.

EXPERIENCE:

• Prior experience working with special needs adolescents is preferred. Age-specific competencies are required.

COMPETENCIES:

• The duties of this position require strong interpersonal and leadership skills and a demonstrated strength in team orientation.

We take great care of careers.

With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge - helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees-- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment.

Work Locations

:

71 Haynes Street (10627)

71 Haynes Street

Manchester 06040

Standard Hours Per Week: 35

Part-time (2 - 39 hours)

Shift Details: We are seeking two employees to work from 7:30am to 3pm with a half hour break Monday through Friday (school days). Seven hours per day.