School-Based Clinician

Our Open • Plymouth, MA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Southeast Campus in Plymouth, MA is seeking a full-time School-Based Clinician to join its year-round Chapter 766 private special education program, The COVE School. The COVE School is a therapeutic day school within a larger residential treatment setting. This position is a key therapeutic presence within the academic setting and provides direct clinical services and consultation to support students’ social-emotional functioning, reduce barriers to learning, and promote progress toward educational and treatment goals. When you join The Home for Little Wanderers, you join a team of professionals dedicated to creating better, brighter futures for youth.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in social work, mental health, or related discipline
• May be licensed as in independent practitioner in the state of Massachusetts
• Two to three years program specific clinical experience
• Excellent cultural awareness and sensitivity
• Computer literate including Microsoft Office and Internet Explorer with the ability to learn new software applications

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of a second language such as Spanish or Haitian Creole

Responsibilities

• Provide consistent and ongoing individual therapy to address students’ social-emotional, behavioral, and mental health needs and to increase readiness for learning.
• Facilitate group counseling to build social skills, emotional regulation, coping strategies, and healthy life skills.
• Provide school-based case management and care coordination, including collaboration with families/guardians, community providers, and collateral agencies as appropriate to support student progress.
• Deliver interventions using evidence-based, trauma-informed modalities aligned with program goals and student needs (e.g., TF-CBT, IT-CT, ARC) and integrate clinical strategies into the school day in collaboration with educational staff.
• Complete initial assessments and ongoing clinical evaluations; identify strengths, treatment needs, and barriers to engagement and learning.
• Participate in IEP development with a focus on social-emotional/behavioral goals; collect data, contribute to progress reports, and report progress as required (e.g., quarterly).
• Consult with the Clinical Coordinator and interdisciplinary school team regarding complex student presentations; collaborate with teaching staff to align clinical supports, behavior strategies, and classroom interventions.
• Communicate as needed with residential staff to promote continuity of care while maintaining the clinician’s primary focus on the school program.
• Complete clinical documentation accurately and on time in accordance with agency policy, utilization review, and quality assurance standards; maintain appropriate confidentiality and professional boundaries.
• Participate in required supervision, in-service training, and professional development to strengthen clinical skills and maintain relevant certifications/licensure.
• Provide consultation, coaching, and training to school staff and, as appropriate, to families/guardians and collateral providers on trauma-informed practices, behavior support, and social-emotional skill building.
• Respond to and help manage emotional/behavioral crises in the school setting by providing immediate support, risk assessment, de-escalation, and safety planning in collaboration with the school team and per program procedures.
• Attend and actively participate in multidisciplinary school meetings (e.g., clinical/education team meetings, IEP meetings, treatment reviews) and support transition planning for students (e.g., re-entry to public school, step-down programming, or graduation).
• Maintain regular communication with families/guardians consistent with the treatment plan and school procedures; coordinate meetings and provide updates on clinical goals and progress within educational programming.
• Adhere to all applicable ethical, legal, and program requirements, including mandated reporting, documentation standards, and student privacy requirements.

Benefits

• Health, Vision and Dental Insurance are available
• Generous time off including up to 15 days per year for new full-time employees, plus 11 holidays, and 5 sick days
• Extensive training to new staff
• Tuition reimbursement of up to $2,400 per fiscal year
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match
• Employer paid Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance, plus Basic Life and AD&D Insurance

What This Job Offers

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