High School Therapeutic Learning Program Clinician / School Adjustment Counselor

Stoneham Public Schools•Stoneham, MA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The High School Therapeutic Learning Program Clinician/School Adjustment Counselor provides clinical, social-emotional, and behavioral support to students with significant emotional, behavioral, and mental health needs participating in the district's Therapeutic Learning Program. The clinician collaborates closely with educators, families, related service providers, and community agencies to ensure students access educational opportunities in a supportive and therapeutic environment while developing the skills necessary for academic, social, emotional, and post-secondary success.

Requirements

Master's degree in School Adjustment Counseling, Social Work, School Counseling, Psychology, or a related field.
Massachusetts licensure as a School Adjustment Counselor and/or licensure as an independent clinical practitioner (LICSW, LMHC, or equivalent).
Experience working with adolescents exhibiting social, emotional, behavioral, and mental health challenges.
Knowledge of special education regulations, IEP development, and evidence-based behavioral interventions.
Strong collaboration, communication, and consultation skills.

Responsibilities

Provide individual and small-group counseling services aligned with students' IEP goals and social-emotional needs.
Conduct social-emotional and behavioral assessments and contribute to the evaluation process.
Develop, implement, and monitor therapeutic interventions that support student success in school.
Assist students in developing emotional regulation, coping, problem-solving, self-advocacy, and interpersonal skills.
Provide crisis intervention, risk assessment, safety planning, and follow-up support as needed.
Support students transitioning into and out of the Therapeutic Learning Program.
Collaborate with educational teams to develop and implement positive behavior support plans.
Analyze behavioral and social-emotional data to inform interventions and monitor progress.
Consult with teachers and staff regarding effective strategies to support students with emotional and behavioral challenges.
Assist in creating trauma-sensitive, culturally responsive, and inclusive learning environments.
Participate in problem-solving meetings, threat assessment teams, and student support teams.
Provide professional development and coaching to staff regarding mental health, trauma-informed practices, and behavioral interventions.
Serve as an active member of multidisciplinary teams and attend IEP, evaluation, and parent meetings.
Develop measurable social-emotional, behavioral, and counseling goals and objectives.
Provide progress monitoring and written reports related to counseling and behavioral goals.
Maintain regular communication with families regarding student progress and needs.
Coordinate services with outside providers, mental health agencies, and community organizations, with appropriate consent.
Facilitate parent support and resource connections as needed.
Assist families with accessing community-based mental health and social services.