School Clinician: Teen Therapy & IEP Collaboration

Spire School; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off and paid school breaks

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) with company match

Life insurance and disability coverage

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

The Spire School in Stamford is seeking a licensed School Clinician to deliver therapeutic, school-based support for grades 6–12 within an integrated team. You will work to build resilience and engagement through evidence-based practices.

Collaborate with educators and families to align therapy with IEP goals, provide crisis intervention, and lead psychoeducational groups. Strong communication and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Connecticut School Social Worker certification 071 and active LMSW, LCSW, or LPC credential.
• At least 3 years of post-licensure experience and 2 years with middle or high school students.
• Knowledge of IDEA, IEP development, and special education processes.
• Experience using evidence-based modalities such as CBT, DBT, ACT, or MI.
• Strong collaboration and crisis intervention skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver individual, group, and family therapy aligned with IEP goals and student needs.
• Provide crisis intervention and ongoing therapeutic support to promote stability and engagement.
• Collaborate with educators, families, and providers to support student progress and well-being.
• Develop and lead psychoeducational groups, social skills programming, and summer therapy sessions.
• Contribute to IEP development, admissions evaluations, and multidisciplinary team meetings.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Collaboration

Communication

Education

Connecticut School Social Worker certification 071 and active LMSW, LCSW, or LPC credential

Job description

The Spire School in Stamford is seeking a licensed School Clinician to deliver therapeutic, school-based support for grades 6–12 within an integrated team. You will work to build resilience and engagement through evidence-based practices.

Collaborate with educators and families to align therapy with IEP goals, provide crisis intervention, and lead psychoeducational groups. Strong communication and teamwork are essential.