Clinician - 2026/2027 School Year

Mastery Charter Schools • Camden, NJ

18h • Onsite

About The Position

The Clinician provides therapeutic support to students receiving specialized services due to an eligibility of Emotional Disturbance or Other Health Impairments. This role delivers individual and group counseling, facilitates social-emotional skill development, and collaborates with educators to implement effective behavioral support strategies.

Requirements

• Knowledge of behavioral intervention strategies, functional behavioral assessments, and positive behavioral supports.
• Experience using trauma-informed care practices and crisis intervention strategies.
• Familiarity with social-emotional learning (SEL) frameworks and school-based mental health interventions.
• Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support student success.
• Strong case management skills, including documentation, progress monitoring, and intervention planning.
• Understanding of child and adolescent development and how it impacts emotional regulation and behavior.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to engage with students, staff, and families.
• PA: Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, or a related field.
• NJ: Master’s degree in Social Work.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience providing individual and group therapy.

Nice To Haves

• LSW, LCSW, LPC preferred (for PA).
• LSW or LCSW preferred (for NJ).
• Minimum of two (2) years of successful experience working with students with Emotional Support needs (preferred).
• Experience leading a class and implementing effective classroom management strategies (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Provide individual counseling for students based on their Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
• Plan and facilitate social-emotional skill development classes.
• Lead small therapeutic groups to support students’ emotional and behavioral needs.
• Develop and monitor social, emotional, and behavioral IEP goals.
• Teach and reinforce positive behaviors in both classroom and counseling settings.
• Respond to students in crisis, connecting them with external resources when necessary.
• Collaborate with general and special education teachers to develop Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBAs) and implement Positive Behavior Supports (PBS).
• Coach teachers on effective behavioral intervention strategies.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and collect data to track student progress.
• Communicate regularly with families and external service providers to coordinate student support.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support school operations and student achievement.

Benefits

• A full benefits program
• Opportunities for professional growth
• 403(b) retirement plan for PA employees (with a 5% match from Mastery for full-time employees)
• Enrollment in the State of New Jersey Pension Plan for NJ employees
• A robust Employee Assistance Program
• Mental health and counseling programs
• An annual Professional Development Fund
• Discounts and perks at a myriad of retailers, travel organizations, insurance providers, and so much more
• Access to the HealthAdvocate Helpdesk to help you navigate various benefits-related topics.
• Annual Calendar
• $3,000 bonus
• Up to $5,000 for relocation expenses

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level