What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinician - 2025/2026 School Year position at Mastery Schools?
About Mastery:
Founded in 2001, Mastery Schools is a public charter network of 23 K-12 schools in Philadelphia and Camden, serving more than 14,000 students.
At Mastery, we’re on a mission to provide all students with the academic and personal skills they need to succeed after graduation and pursue their dreams. Student achievement is not just a goal for our organization; it's the reason we exist, and every member of our team is dedicated to securing student success. We are also committed to pursuing equity, actively disrupting systemic racism, and addressing the disparities that limit our students' choices.
Our culture is built on respect, service, and the belief that the success of our students, their families, and the communities we serve will help us achieve our mission. We foster a positive, open, and inclusive environment where honesty, humor, and continuous improvement are celebrated.
Join us in creating a model urban school district that serves all students with excellence. Together, we can make a lasting impact.
This role is eligible for a $3,000 bonus as well as up to $5,000 for relocation expenses!
New Clinicians start at $60,000, with Mastery offering up to $73,500 based on experience and education. Salaries range from $60,000 to $95,000, with growth opportunities as your career progresses.
The Opportunity:
The Clinician provides therapeutic support to students receiving specialized services due to an eligibility of Emotional Disturbance or Other Health Impairments. This role delivers individual and group counseling, facilitates social-emotional skill development, and collaborates with educators to implement effective behavioral support strategies.
Duties & Responsibilities:
We offer a full benefits program and opportunities for professional growth. Some of our most popular benefits include our 403(b) retirement plan for PA employees (with a 5% match from Mastery), enrollment in the State of New Jersey Pension Plan for NJ employees, a robust Employee Assistance Program, mental health and counseling programs, an annual Professional Development Fund, and discounts and perks at a myriad of retailers, travel organizations, insurance providers, and so much more, as well as a Benefits VIP Helpdesk to help you navigate various benefits-related topics. Please go here to see all of our Benefits offerings !
Annual Calendar:
As you plan to make Mastery your new work home, please feel free to review our Calendar for the 25/26 School Year . We like to think our calendar is a benefit of working here too!
Why You Should Apply:
Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they can perform every job description task. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may come from a less traditional background. Mastery may consider an equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience to meet minimum qualifications. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role.
Founded in 2001, Mastery Schools is a public charter network of 23 K-12 schools in Philadelphia and Camden, serving more than 14,000 students.
At Mastery, we’re on a mission to provide all students with the academic and personal skills they need to succeed after graduation and pursue their dreams. Student achievement is not just a goal for our organization; it's the reason we exist, and every member of our team is dedicated to securing student success. We are also committed to pursuing equity, actively disrupting systemic racism, and addressing the disparities that limit our students' choices.
Our culture is built on respect, service, and the belief that the success of our students, their families, and the communities we serve will help us achieve our mission. We foster a positive, open, and inclusive environment where honesty, humor, and continuous improvement are celebrated.
Join us in creating a model urban school district that serves all students with excellence. Together, we can make a lasting impact.
This role is eligible for a $3,000 bonus as well as up to $5,000 for relocation expenses!
New Clinicians start at $60,000, with Mastery offering up to $73,500 based on experience and education. Salaries range from $60,000 to $95,000, with growth opportunities as your career progresses.
The Opportunity:
The Clinician provides therapeutic support to students receiving specialized services due to an eligibility of Emotional Disturbance or Other Health Impairments. This role delivers individual and group counseling, facilitates social-emotional skill development, and collaborates with educators to implement effective behavioral support strategies.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Provide individual counseling for students based on their Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
- Plan and facilitate social-emotional skill development classes.
- Lead small therapeutic groups to support students’ emotional and behavioral needs.
- Develop and monitor social, emotional, and behavioral IEP goals.
- Teach and reinforce positive behaviors in both classroom and counseling settings.
- Respond to students in crisis, connecting them with external resources when necessary.
- Collaborate with general and special education teachers to develop Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBAs) and implement Positive Behavior Supports (PBS).
- Coach teachers on effective behavioral intervention strategies.
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation and collect data to track student progress.
- Communicate regularly with families and external service providers to coordinate student support.
- Perform other duties as assigned to support school operations and student achievement.
- Knowledge of behavioral intervention strategies, functional behavioral assessments, and positive behavioral supports.
- Experience using trauma-informed care practices and crisis intervention strategies.
- Familiarity with social-emotional learning (SEL) frameworks and school-based mental health interventions.
- Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support student success.
- Strong case management skills, including documentation, progress monitoring, and intervention planning.
- Understanding of child and adolescent development and how it impacts emotional regulation and behavior.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to engage with students, staff, and families.
- PA: Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, or a related field (LSW, LCSW, LPC preferred).
- NJ: Master’s degree in Social Work (LSW or LCSW preferred).
- Minimum of three (3) years of experience providing individual and group therapy.
- Minimum of two (2) years of successful experience working with students with Emotional Support needs (preferred) and/or experience leading a class and implementing effective classroom management strategies (preferred).
- This role may involve working throughout the school building, leading counseling sessions, observing classrooms, supporting students in crisis, and sitting for extended periods while completing documentation; reasonable accommodations will be made as needed.
We offer a full benefits program and opportunities for professional growth. Some of our most popular benefits include our 403(b) retirement plan for PA employees (with a 5% match from Mastery), enrollment in the State of New Jersey Pension Plan for NJ employees, a robust Employee Assistance Program, mental health and counseling programs, an annual Professional Development Fund, and discounts and perks at a myriad of retailers, travel organizations, insurance providers, and so much more, as well as a Benefits VIP Helpdesk to help you navigate various benefits-related topics. Please go here to see all of our Benefits offerings !
Annual Calendar:
As you plan to make Mastery your new work home, please feel free to review our Calendar for the 25/26 School Year . We like to think our calendar is a benefit of working here too!
Why You Should Apply:
Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they can perform every job description task. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may come from a less traditional background. Mastery may consider an equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience to meet minimum qualifications. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role.
Salary : $60,000 - $95,000
