Mastery Charter Schools·Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
The clinician provides therapeutic support to students through individual and group counseling while developing and monitoring social-emotional IEP goals. They also collaborate with educators to implement behavioral support strategies and maintain accurate clinical documentation.
Founded in 2001, Mastery Schools is a public charter network of 23 K-12 schools in Philadelphia and Camden, serving more than 14,000 students.
At Mastery, we’re on a mission to provide all students with the academic and personal skills they need to succeed after graduation and pursue their dreams. Student achievement is not just a goal for our organization; it's the reason we exist, and every member of our team is dedicated to securing student success. We are also committed to pursuing equity, actively disrupting systemic racism, and addressing the disparities that limit our students' choices.
Our culture is built on respect, service, and the belief that the success of our students, their families, and the communities we serve will help us achieve our mission. We foster a positive, open, and inclusive environment where honesty, humor, and continuous improvement are celebrated.
Join us in creating a model urban school district that serves all students with excellence. Together, we can make a lasting impact.
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.
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• This role may involve working throughout the school building, leading counseling sessions, observing classrooms, supporting students in crisis, and sitting for extended periods while completing documentation; reasonable accommodations will be made as needed.
This role is eligible for a $3,000 bonus as well as up to $5,000 for relocation expenses!
New-to-Mastery Clinicians start at $60,900, with Mastery offering up to $72,900 based on experience and education.
Salaries range from $60,900 to $96,500, with growth opportunities as your career progresses.
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We offer a full benefits program and opportunities for professional growth. Some of our most popular benefits include our 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, and discounts and perks at a myriad of retailers, travel organizations, insurance providers, and so much more, as well as access to the HealthAdvocate Helpdesk to help you navigate various benefits-related topics. Please go here to see all of our Benefits offerings [https://masterycharter.org/benefitsinfo]!
As you plan to make Mastery your new work home, please feel free to review our calendar here [https://masterycharter.org/calendar/month/?tribe_eventcategory%5B0%5D=28&tribe_eventcategory%5B1%5D=27&tribe_eventcategory%5B2%5D=30]. We like to think our calendar is a benefit of working here too!
Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they can perform every job description task. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may come from a less traditional background. Mastery may consider an equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience to meet minimum qualifications. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role.
Market context
Pennsylvania school-based clinician roles are often in demand where districts need support for students with emotional support needs and related services. This position is competitive because it requires a master’s degree, appropriate licensure, three years of therapy experience, and two years working with students with emotional support needs. If you are considering applying, confirm your licensure fit and prepare examples of school-based intervention work; the job requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original posting to save research time.
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