GREATER SEACOAST COMMUNITY HEALTH
Location
Somersworth, New Hampshire
Salary
$64,106 - $74,872 / YEAR
Provide direct mental health care, counseling, and crisis intervention to students within a school setting. Collaborate with educators and families to create trauma-informed environments and coordinate community referrals.
Requires a Master's Degree in a behavioral health field and active licensure with the NH Board of Mental Health. Current BLS Certification is also mandatory.
Part-Time | Exempt 📍 On-Site | Greater Seacoast Health (GSH) 💰 $65,863 – $76,923 annually (based on years of experience | .75 FTE)
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💚 make a difference where it matters most — in the lives of students
What if your workday meant helping a student feel safe, heard, and supported?
At Greater Seacoast Health, we’re looking for a School-Based Behavioral Health Specialist who is passionate about supporting adolescents through real-life challenges—right where they are: in school.
This is more than a clinical role. 👉 It’s an opportunity to change trajectories, build resilience, and create lasting impact in the lives of students and families.
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👉 Your work directly impacts student well-being, academic success, and long-term outcomes.
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🔍 what you’ll do
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⭐ what you bring
• Master’s Degree in a behavioral health field
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🕒 schedule & compensation
This is a .73 FTE, salaried (exempt), benefits-eligible school-based position. Work is performed on-site during the academic year, aligned with the school calendar. While students are not in session year-round, employees remain on payroll and receive consistent pay throughout the entire year, including school breaks and summer months.
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🌱 our mission & culture
Compassion. Respect. Integrity. Collaboration. Excellence.
To deliver innovative, compassionate, integrated health services accessible to all—regardless of ability to pay.
A community where everyone has the opportunity to live a long and healthy life.
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🚀 make an impact
If you’re ready to use your clinical expertise to support students, strengthen communities, and make a meaningful difference every day—
👉 Apply today at https://greaterseacoasthealth.org/about/career/ [https://greaterseacoasthealth.org/about/career/]
Market context
In New Hampshire, school-based behavioral health specialists are typically sought where districts need support for student mental health, behavior, and attendance. These roles are competitive because they require a master’s degree in a behavioral health field, active NH Board of Mental Health licensure, and current BLS certification, so candidates with school experience and licensure ready to verify can stand out. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time before applying, then confirm your licensure status and prepare examples of school-based intervention work.
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