Clinical Crisis Lead (SY26-27)

Boston Public Schools; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

The Boston Public Schools Central Office seeks a Clinical Crisis Lead to provide immediate, short-term clinical intervention for schools in crisis. The role focuses on trauma-informed, evidence-based responses and collaboration with school teams and community providers to support students in the least restrictive environment.

The position emphasizes crisis assessment, stabilization planning, and consultation, without maintaining a permanent caseload, and requires licensure in a relevant field.

Qualifications

• Master’s or advanced degree in relevant field.
• Licensed (e.g., LICSW/LMHC or School Psychologist) required.
• Experience with risk assessments and crisis intervention in school or clinical settings.
• Strong knowledge of trauma-informed care and adolescent development.

Responsibilities

• Respond to school crises and lead clinical decision-making in real time.
• Conduct risk assessments (e.g., suicide, self-harm, threat assessment).
• Guide de-escalation and co-regulation strategies during acute incidents.
• Determine need for higher levels of care (Mobile Crisis Intervention, hospitalization).
• Support re-entry planning following crisis events or hospitalization.
• Consult with school teams on IEPs, FBAs, and behavior support plans.
• Provide coaching to staff on trauma-informed and relationship-based practices.

Skills

Crisis Intervention

Risk Assessment

Trauma-Informed Care

Adolescent Development

Clinical Consultation

Education

Master’s or advanced degree in School Psychology, Nursing, Social Work, or Counseling

Job description

Boston Public Schools Central Office - Superintendent's Office - Boston, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Position Summary:

The Clinical Crisis Lead is a regional-based, itinerant clinician who provides immediate, short-term clinical intervention and consultation to schools experiencing acute student behavioral, emotional, or mental health crises. This role ensures that crisis response is clinically sound, trauma-informed, and aligned with best practices in school-based mental health.

The position supports schools by providing direct clinical assessment, stabilization planning, consultation, and coordination with community providers while helping school teams strengthen their capacity to support students within the least restrictive environment.

This position provides episodic intervention and does not replace ongoing school-based social work services or maintain a permanent student caseload.

Key Responsibilities:

• Respond to school-based crises and lead clinical decision-making in real time
• Conduct risk assessments (e.g., suicide, self-harm, threat assessment) and assist school teams in determining appropriate levels of intervention.
• Guide de-escalation and co-regulation strategies during acute incidents
• Determine need for higher levels of care (e.g., Mobile Crisis Intervention, hospitalization)
• Support re-entry planning following crisis events or hospitalization
• Consult with school teams on IEPs, FBAs, and behavior support plans
• Provide coaching to staff on trauma-informed and relationship-based practices

Qualifications:

• Master’s or advanced degree in School Psychology, Nursing, Social Work, or Counseling
• Licensure required (e.g., School Psychologist, Massachusetts Board of Registration of Social Workers LICSW, or LMHC)
• Experience conducting risk assessments and crisis intervention in school or clinical settings
• Strong knowledge of trauma-informed care and adolescent development

Terms: BTU Group 1

Please refer to www.bostonpublicschools.org/ohr (under "Employee Benefits and Policies") for more information on salary and compensation. Salaries are listed by Unions and Grade/Step.

The start and end times of BPS schools vary, as do the lengths of the school day. Some BPS schools have a longer school day through the "Schedule A" Expanded Learning Time (ELT) agreement.

The Boston Public Schools, in accordance with its nondiscrimination policies, does not discriminate in its programs, facilities, or employment or educational opportunities on the basis of race, color, age, criminal record (inquiries only), disability, homelessness, sex/gender, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, genetics or military status, and does not tolerate any form of retaliation, or bias-based intimidation, threat or harassment that demeans individuals’ dignity or interferes with their ability to learn or work.

Position Type: Central Office

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Clinical Crisis Lead (SY26-27)

Boston Public Schools Central Office - Superintendent's Office - Boston, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Boston Public Schools

Contact Information

• Boston Public Schools, Office of Human Resources
• 2300 Washington Street
• Roxbury, Massachusetts 02119
• Email: [e-mail]