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nJob Description
nPosition Summary:
nThe 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.
nThe 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.
nThis position provides episodic intervention and does not replace ongoing school-based social work services or maintain a permanent student caseload.
nKey Responsibilities:
nnnRespond to school-based crises and lead clinical decision-making in real time
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nnConduct risk assessments (e.g., suicide, self-harm, threat assessment) and assist school teams in determining appropriate levels of intervention.
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nnGuide de-escalation and co-regulation strategies during acute incidents
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nnDetermine need for higher levels of care (e.g., Mobile Crisis Intervention, hospitalization)
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nnSupport re-entry planning following crisis events or hospitalization
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nnConsult with school teams on IEPs, FBAs, and behavior support plans
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nnProvide coaching to staff on trauma-informed and relationship-based practices
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n nQualifications:
nnnMaster’s or advanced degree in School Psychology, Nursing, Social Work, or Counseling
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nnLicensure required (e.g., School Psychologist, Massachusetts Board of Registration of Social Workers LICSW, or LMHC)
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nnExperience conducting risk assessments and crisis intervention in school or clinical settings
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nnStrong knowledge of trauma-informed care and adolescent development
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n nTerms: BTU Group 1
nPlease refer to (under "Employee Benefits and Policies") for more information on salary and compensation. Salaries are listed by Unions and Grade/Step.
nThe 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.
nThe 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.
nPosition Type: Central Office
nJob Requirements
nCitizenship, residency or work visa required
nContact Information
nBoston Public Schools, Office of Human Resources
n2300 Washington Street
nRoxbury, Massachusetts 02119
nEmail:
Worksite address
boston, MA, 02298, US
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