Clinical Coordinator (One Year Only) (SY25-26)

Boston Public Schools • Boston, MA

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About The Position

This position is a tempoary role that will conclude at the end of the 2025-2026 school year. Boston Public Schools seeks an exceptional Clinical Coordinator who is highly qualified and knowledgeable to join our community of teachers, learners and leaders. This is an exciting opportunity for teachers who desire to serve where their efforts matter. In BPS, the teachers and leaders are committed to the vision of high expectations for achievement, equal access to high levels of instruction, the achievement of academic proficiency for all students, and the closing of the achievement gap among subgroups within the schools. BPS is a great place for those who seek to work in an environment that supports their creativity and innovation and respects their skills and abilities as an education professional. The Clinical Coordinator will be responsible for the therapeutic environment including individual, group, and family therapy, and when needed, crisis intervention. In addition, acting as liaison for family, school, and medical personnel. He/she will also be responsible for the Individual Educational Plan (IEP) State and Federal requirements and identifying measurable goals and intervention plans.

Requirements

• Current MA Board of Registration Social Worker license (LSW, LCSW or LICSW) OR Psychologist license OR Mental Health Clinician license (LMHC)
• Active and valid MA DESE School Social Worker/School Adjustment Counselor (All Levels), School Guidance Counselor (at the appropriate level), or School Psychologist (All Levels).
• Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or a related field
• Minimum of three years of professional experience working with at-risk youth
• Ability to meet the BPS Standards of Effective Practice as outlined above
• Strong interpersonal skills to work with schools, students, parents, and community-based agencies
• Clinical therapy working with adolescents
• Strong interpersonal skills and personal characteristics necessary for working effectively with students, teachers, administrators, and parents
• Ability to establish a multicultural atmosphere that enhances individual growth and promotes a positive self-image
• Current authorization to work in the United States - Candidates must have such authorization by their first day of employment

Nice To Haves

• Commitment to working with parents and students as partners in education.
• Belief that all students can learn and become socially responsible.
• Respect for all children and their families.
• BPS values linguistic diversity and believes that candidates who speak another language bring added value to the classroom, school, and district culture and diversity.
• BPS is particularly interested in candidates who are fluent in one of BPS' official languages: Spanish, Creole (Cape Verdean), Creole (Haitian), Chinese, Vietnamese, Portuguese, & Somali.

Responsibilities

• Provides therapeutic, individual, small group, and family counseling.
• Assists the Special Education Director, in carrying out Chapter 766 responsibilities required for the social/ emotional well-being of students referred for services in the Emotional Impairment Strand.
• Facilitates of the Emotional Impairment Strand Team meetings and is responsible for follow-through plans and any subsequent actions.
• Evaluates the performance of individual student behavioral plans and the subsequent performance of professional staff regarding their implementation of behavioral plans.
• Oversees the development and coordination of goals and objectives and distribution of instructional materials regarding the therapeutic environment.
• Ensures the maintenance of timely and accurate student records.
• Maintains responsive lines of communication between students/parents, and students/staff involved in the Emotional Impairment Strand.
• Collaborates with other departments and service providers within the school to ensure the appropriate therapeutic setting for the Emotional Impairment Strand.
• Performs other related duties as requested by the Head of School and Special Education Director.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees