What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social-Emotional Behavior (SEL) Clinician position at Cotting School?
We are seeking a licensed, Master’s-level Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Behavioral Clinician (e.g., School Psychologist, Behaviorist, Adjustment Counselor, or School Social Worker) to join our SEL Department. This role is designed for a clinician with a strong background in behaviorism and data collection who excels at thinking flexibly and working within multidisciplinary teams. In this role, you will case-manage students with significant behavioral and emotional regulation needs, many of whom present with complex learning, medical, and communication profiles.
Key Responsibilities
Behavioral Case Management & Crisis Support
Plan & Implement
Co-create, implement, and monitor intensive behavior support plans.
Data-Driven Insights: Supervise behavioral data collection and conduct regular student observations.
Staff Training: Train and coach front-line staff on effectively implementing behavior plans.
On-Call Coverage: Function within the Support Team to provide "on-the-floor" behavioral coverage and utilize Safety Care de-escalation interventions.
Group Facilitation & Instruction
SEL & Health Curriculum: Plan and deliver evidence-based SEL classroom groups and health classes aligned with Massachusetts curriculum frameworks and CASEL’s five core competencies.
Interdisciplinary Instruction: Lead groups independently or co-facilitate alongside other disciplines (e.g., Speech-Language Pathologists) to meet diverse student needs.
Collaboration & Consultation
Multidisciplinary Teamwork: Partner closely with special education teachers, speech therapists (SLPs), OTs, PTs, and fellow counselors.
Wraparound Communication
Coordinate student programming and needs across school staff, families, the Educational Leadership Team, and outside providers (including private BCBAs).
Professional Development
Collaborate with administrative teams and the SEL Coordinator to design and deliver staff training on behavioral interventions.
Clinical Assessment & IEP Services
Risk Assessments
Conduct and document clinical risk assessments, ensuring timely communication with families and administration.
IEP Services
Provide individual counseling, consultation, and social-emotional assessments/observations as determined by the TEAM process.
Key Responsibilities
Behavioral Case Management & Crisis Support
Plan & Implement
Co-create, implement, and monitor intensive behavior support plans.
Data-Driven Insights: Supervise behavioral data collection and conduct regular student observations.
Staff Training: Train and coach front-line staff on effectively implementing behavior plans.
On-Call Coverage: Function within the Support Team to provide "on-the-floor" behavioral coverage and utilize Safety Care de-escalation interventions.
Group Facilitation & Instruction
SEL & Health Curriculum: Plan and deliver evidence-based SEL classroom groups and health classes aligned with Massachusetts curriculum frameworks and CASEL’s five core competencies.
Interdisciplinary Instruction: Lead groups independently or co-facilitate alongside other disciplines (e.g., Speech-Language Pathologists) to meet diverse student needs.
Collaboration & Consultation
Multidisciplinary Teamwork: Partner closely with special education teachers, speech therapists (SLPs), OTs, PTs, and fellow counselors.
Wraparound Communication
Coordinate student programming and needs across school staff, families, the Educational Leadership Team, and outside providers (including private BCBAs).
Professional Development
Collaborate with administrative teams and the SEL Coordinator to design and deliver staff training on behavioral interventions.
Clinical Assessment & IEP Services
Risk Assessments
Conduct and document clinical risk assessments, ensuring timely communication with families and administration.
IEP Services
Provide individual counseling, consultation, and social-emotional assessments/observations as determined by the TEAM process.