Clinician

Central Massachusetts Collaborative; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Massachusetts Collaborative in Worcester, MA, is seeking a Clinician to provide clinical services within a therapeutic day school setting for students ages 5–22. The clinician will develop social-emotional goals, complete assessments, and collaborate with 504/IEP teams, while safeguarding records and ensuring compliance with school regulations.

Qualified candidates hold a Master's degree in counseling or a related field, are licensed through the DOE as a Guidance Counselor or equivalent,

Qualifications

• Masters degree in counseling, social work, school adjustment counseling, or a related field.
• Licensed within their field and through the Department of Education as a Guidance Counselor, School Adjustment Counselor or a comparable license.
• Two years experience working with students with social/emotional disorders.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for supporting the intake process for new and returning students.
• Responsible for completing clinical assessments and writing reports.
• Responsible for developing social emotional goals and objectives and monitoring progress toward goals.
• Responsible for participating as an active member of students teams including 504 and IEP teams.
• Responsible for providing input to and writing portions of assigned students IEP’s and completing quarterly progress reports for students on assigned caseload.
• Responsible for providing clinical services, including individual and small group counseling, to students assigned within his/her caseload to assist students in learning social, coping, and organizational skills.
• Responsible for collaboration and coordination with school staff, outside providers, district-wide specialists, and parents/guardians regarding clinical concerns and recommendations.

Education

Master's degree in counseling, social work, school adjustment counseling, or a related field

Master degree preferred

Job description

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Clinician

Job Details

Job ID: 5932867

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 18, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION: Clinician

REPORTS TO: Director

Accountability Objective

The Clinician is an energetic and flexible employee who is eager to work in our therapeutic day school with a high needs population of students ages 5 to 22. This position is accountable for identifying student needs and providing clinical services to students assigned within their caseload through resourcefulness and sound judgment consistent with the rules and regulations of the Central Massachusetts Collaborative.

Primary Responsibilities

• 1. Responsible for supporting the intake process for new and returning students.
• 2. Responsible for completing clinical assessments and writing reports.
• 3. Responsible for developing social emotional goals and objectives and monitoring progress toward goals.
• 4. Responsible for participating as an active member of students teams including 504 and IEP teams.
• 5. Responsible for providing input to and writing portions of assigned students IEP’s and completing quarterly progress reports for students on assigned caseload.
• 6. Responsible for providing clinical services, including individual and small group counseling, to students assigned within his/her caseload to assist students in learning social, coping, and organizational skills.
• 7. Responsible for collaboration and coordination with school staff, outside providers, district-wide specialists, and parents/guardians regarding clinical concerns and recommendations.
• 8. Responsible for supporting teachers with classroom management by developing effective behavior intervention plans, modeling implementation strategies and supporting ongoing review and reinforcement of self regulation and social emotional skills within the classroom and larger school environment.
• 9. Responsible for maintaining clinical records to document service provision including attendance data, medicaid paperwork and other required documentation for assigned caseload (i.e. IEP goals, FBA, BIP, safety plan, etc.)
• 10. Responsible for creating a structured, therapeutic, safe environment for all students.
• 11. Complete CPI/nonviolent crisis intervention training upon hire and maintain CPI/nonviolent crisis intervention certification.
• 12. Demonstrate sound judgments and decisions aligned with school regulations and philosophy and promote a positive school climate that fosters high student expectations and employs appropriate strategies that address multiple learning styles for all students.
• 13. Demonstrate good communication skills and the ability to deal with people in a professional manner in all situations.
• 14. Able to reach, grasp and handle objects using upper extremities and able to lift and carry objects and/or classroom equipment, up to 45 pounds.
• 15. Perform other job-related duties as assigned by the director.

Required Qualifications

• Masters degree in counseling, social work, school adjustment counseling, or a related field.
• Licensed within their field and through the Department of Education as a Guidance Counselor, School Adjustment Counselor or a comparable license.
• Two years experience working with students with social/emotional disorders.

Work Schedule

183 days

Work Hours

7.5 hours per day and additional hours as outlined in the CBA.

Salary

Commensurate with experience and degree of education as outlined in the CBA.

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories

Special Education > Alternative Learning Environment

Special Education > Emotionally Disabled

Special Education > Mild/Moderate Disabilities

Student Services > Adjustment Counselor

Student Services > Social Worker

Welcome to Central Massachusetts Collaborative

The Central Massachusetts Collaborative (CMC) proudly provides educational, clinical, and therapeutic services to children, grades kindergarten through twelve. Our staff of over 180 full time dedicated employees serve over 500 students from school districts surrounding Worcester County.The CMC was founded in 1975 by our member districts, Webster Public Schools and Worcester Public Schools, under the Massachusetts General Law Chapter 40, Section E. Our mission is to provide cost effective solutions to public school districts that are seeking quality education for children in need of specialized services.A member of the Massachusetts Organization of Educational Collaboratives (MOEC), the CMSEC strives to achieve excellence within the field of general and special education by creating school environments that are safe, nurturing, and therapeutic for the children we serve.

Job Requirements

• REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  Masters degree in counseling, social work, school adjustment counseling, or a related field.
  Licensed within their field and through the Department of Education as a Guidance Counselor, School Adjustment Counselor or a comparable license.
  Two years experience working with students with social/emotional disorders.
  
• At least 3 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Master degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Allison Freeman , Director of Student Services
• 14 New Bond Street
• Worcester, Massachusetts 01585
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]