Clinician

Clinician Schools for Children, Inc. Dearborn Academy•Newton, Massachusetts Job Details

Job ID:

5719557

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Today

Starting Date:

Aug 21, 2026 Job Description

DEARBORN ACADEMY

CLINICIAN

Start Date:

Aug 21, 2026 2026-2027 10 month school year Dearborn Academy, one of New England's leading 766 approved therapeutic day schools, is seeking a Clinician. Dearborn enrolls up to sixty students in grades 3-12 who have emotional and/or specific learning disabilities. Our rich academic program, which includes diversified student support and explicit instruction, combined with our strong clinical component, allows students who have been unsuccessful in previous school settings to achieve substantial gains. Clinicians work closely with the Dearborn Academy Principal, an LICSW, to develop goals and interventions that help students learn the necessary skills to become engaged members of their community and when indicated, return to less restrictive academic settings. Clinicians have a critical role as lead members of the team in creating a trauma-sensitive school where students feel secure in learning from their successes and mistakes. Dearborn seeks candidates with experience in culturally-responsive approaches and practices. Salary range: $60,000-78,000 The successful candidate for this challenging and rewarding position will have the following qualities and experience: Experience working with students with diverse learning styles and social/emotional disabilities Experience in or willingness to learn how to write and present IEPs Strong writer and communicator Collaborative team member Able to synthesize data, various viewpoints, and information Approach difficult situations or interpersonal dynamics with a solution-focused, strengths-based mindset Demonstrated compassion, curiosity, and kindness towards students, families, and staff Belief that students who demonstrate unexpected behaviors have gaps in their skills, with a drive to identify these gaps, and then teach to the skill areas to address these gaps Ability to maintain a manner consistent with the agency commitment to honest, direct communication between all members of our staff, faculty and administration as an essential feature of creating a positive working and learning environment for our students Demonstrated respect for working on a diverse team and promoting an atmosphere that values this diversity

Responsibilities:

Deliver individual counseling to support students social and emotional health and well-being Complete family and developmental histories; conduct observations and assigned formal and informal psycho-social evaluations Maintain communication with teachers, caregivers and outside providers regarding the social-emotional needs and functioning of students Assist students in transferring their skills from counseling sessions to the larger school community by observing, coaching and supporting them in classes and the milieu Help teachers and others understand the impact of socio-cultural factors as they pertain to student performance in school to maximize student learning Provide stewardship around the planning and implementation of schoolwide SEL programs and other pro-social, community-building activities Work collaboratively with other school professionals to analyze data, determine effective interventions and monitor the effectiveness of such interventions Make referrals, coordinate and maintain outreach to caregivers and outside agencies to address mental health needs In collaboration with school professionals and administrators, intervene during crisis situations and make appropriate referrals Prepare reports and written communications as necessary, including IEP goals, progress reports and annual review reports Work with administration to inform staff of mandated reporting law and facilitate 51A filing Actively participate in IEP meetings and other student services meetings Actively participate in program, departmental and schoolwide trainings, meetings and activities Provide training and conduct teacher and/or caregiver groups as appropriate Support students in returning to school, including doing home visits as needed/appropriate Other duties as assigned by principal and head of school

Qualifications:

Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or a related field LICSW/LMHC or license-eligible strongly preferred Experience in a school environment preferred Excellent relational skills and a strong capacity to relate to students and caregivers The Dearborn Academy Clinician works 10 months.

Start Date:

Aug 21, 2026 Dearborn provides a supportive team environment with a competitive wage/benefit program. If interested, please apply by providing a cover letter, resume, and three references to: Alison Mehan, LICSW Director of Curriculum and Instruction amehan@dearbornacademy.org•Equal Opportunity Employer Dearborn Academy and its parent organization, Schools for Children, adheres to a policy of nondiscrimination which extends to students, families, staff, and individuals with whom it does business. No person shall be discriminated against, nor denied equal rights and opportunities, on account of race, color, age, sex, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, marital status, military status, or homelessness. Dearborn Academy is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity in our workplace.

Position Type:

Full-time

Salary:

$60,000 to $78,000 Per Year