The Home for Little Wanderers·Walpole, Massachusetts
Provide clinical assessments, interventions, and case management for at-risk students and their families within a special education school setting. Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to design treatment plans and facilitate reintegration for students returning from hospitalization.
The Home at Walpole seeks a Residential School Clinician for their Massachusetts Chapter 766 Special Education School. Clifford Academy provides a year-round engaging and comprehensive program focused on education, career development, recreation/fitness, and an individualized therapeutic approach. The Clinician will work directly with students, parents, teachers, school staff and administrators to provide age-appropriate, culturally sensitive mental health services for at-risk students.
How You'll Be Making a Difference
Provide case management services; provide clinical assessments and interventions for students and families. Act as an advocate for families, teach parents to advocate for themselves and their children.
Assist school staff with coordinating interventions with students; run weekly clinical groups to foster safe and supportive school culture; facilitate restorative justice circle as needed.
Provide follow-up and implementation of reintegration plans for students who are returning to school from hospitalizations or suspensions.
Utilize treatment modalities that are consistent with program goals and that best fit with students’ age and treatment needs, including play/expressive therapy, group therapy and family therapy.
Perform initial assessment and evaluation of new students and families. Identify treatment needs and barriers to growth and development. Design treatment plans that address and specify outcomes. Collaborate with students and family members to develop treatment objectives. Demonstrate cultural awareness and sensitivity.
Work as part of an interdisciplinary team to provide quality care. Attend staff meetings, IEP meetings and case conferences; present client material. Consult with supervisor and team members on challenging or difficult student issues. Facilitate communication between various providers.
Submit reports and documentation in a timely manner. Ensure that documentation meets utilization review and quality assurance standards.
The pay range listed represents the company’s good faith estimate of the salary or wage range for this position at the time of posting, as required under applicable law. Actual compensation will be based on a variety of factors, including a candidate’s relevant experience, education, skills, and internal equity relative to other employees in similar roles. Candidates with less directly related experience may be placed toward the lower end of the range, while those with extensive or specialized experience may be placed toward the higher end. Market conditions and budget considerations may also influence final pay decisions.
We are committed to excellence in diversity, equity, and inclusion, while simultaneously creating a culture that supports those values. We believe the differences we bring enhance our ability to provide exceptional service and care to diverse children, families, and communities. Moreover, diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging align with our values and our mission to help vulnerable children and their families build permanent, positive change.
Requires a Master's degree in social work or mental health and current LICSW, LMHC, or LCSW licensure. Candidates must have at least one year of clinical experience working with children and families in a school-based environment.
Market context
In Massachusetts, residential school clinicians are typically sought by programs supporting students with complex behavioral, emotional, and family needs. These roles are competitive because employers often want a master’s degree, current LICSW, LMHC, or LCSW licensure, and school-based clinical experience with children and families. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit and then confirm licensure and school-setting experience before applying.
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