What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Social Worker (LICSW or LCSW) position at The Baker Center for Children and Families?
Temporary School Social Worker (LICSW or LCSW)
Job Title: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LICSW or LCSW)
Location: On-Site - Boston
Position Type: Part-Time (32 hours per week); Temporary (February 2026 – June 2026)
Summary Of Position
The Baker Center for Children and Families (also known as Judge Baker Children's Center), promotes the best possible mental health of children and families through the integration of research, intervention, training, and policy.
The Clinical Social Worker at the Manville School will provide high quality mental health treatments to a culturally diverse population of children from kindergarten through high school, utilizing trauma-informed and evidence-based practice (EBP). The clinical social worker will complete all clinical documentation, conduct diagnostic and biopsychosocial assessments, coordinate care with families, community-based providers, government agencies, and others, as appropriate, and provides consultation services as needed. Additionally, the clinical social worker functions as the internal case manager and team-leader for their assigned caseload of students, and actively participates in all Individualized Education Plan (IEP), treatment planning, and caregiver meetings.
Essential Duties
Education:
Logistics
License/Certification: MA Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW/LICSW)
Salary: $56,000 - $63,200
Open Date: Open Until Filled
Benefits
We offer 50% discount on monthly MBTA passes, immediate enrollment into retirement, with company contribution (4%) and match up to (4%) after 2 years of employment. We offer opportunities to get involved in various department/organization improvement committees and activities. For a full list of benefits please visit our website at bakercenter.org/benefits
Diverse and multilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions or any other characteristic protected by law.
Job Title: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LICSW or LCSW)
Location: On-Site - Boston
Position Type: Part-Time (32 hours per week); Temporary (February 2026 – June 2026)
Summary Of Position
The Baker Center for Children and Families (also known as Judge Baker Children's Center), promotes the best possible mental health of children and families through the integration of research, intervention, training, and policy.
The Clinical Social Worker at the Manville School will provide high quality mental health treatments to a culturally diverse population of children from kindergarten through high school, utilizing trauma-informed and evidence-based practice (EBP). The clinical social worker will complete all clinical documentation, conduct diagnostic and biopsychosocial assessments, coordinate care with families, community-based providers, government agencies, and others, as appropriate, and provides consultation services as needed. Additionally, the clinical social worker functions as the internal case manager and team-leader for their assigned caseload of students, and actively participates in all Individualized Education Plan (IEP), treatment planning, and caregiver meetings.
Essential Duties
- Provides weekly therapeutic services to an assigned caseload of students.
- Provides comprehensive case management services to students and their families as assigned by the clinical director.
- Co-lead weekly clinical groups that support identity work and social emotional learning.
- Provides clinical assessments and diagnosis of students and families in a bio-psychosocial format.
- Develops clinical treatment plans and the implementation of structured treatment approaches.
- Chairs and actively participates in multi-disciplinary team meetings consisting of teachers, milieu counselors, and school specialists.
- Works collaboratively with outside service providers associated with the student's case.
- Provides consultation, risk assessment, and crisis intervention as necessary and requested.
- Engages and provides clinical treatment to high-risk family systems.
- Participates in the development and implementation of clinical trainings as necessary and requested.
- Provides supervision for social work graduate student interns, as requested by clinical director.
- Completes all required clinical documentation in our EMR, including intakes, progress and contact notes, treatment plans, and meeting notes.
Education:
- Master of Social Work
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) in Massachusetts, interest in transferring out-of-state licensure, or ability to obtain licensure within 6-12 months of hire.
- Clinical experience with children and adolescents presenting with behavioral and learning difficulties in the home and academic setting; understanding of the impact of emotional, behavioral and neurological disabilities on student functioning and development.
- 1-3 years of social work experience within a fast-paced environment, and exposure to school, inpatient, and/or residential settings, preferred.
- Experience or familiarity with evidence-based practices (CBT and/or DBT are especially beneficial).
- Experience with case management and a foundational understanding of systems and levels of care.
- Clinical supervision experience is highly beneficial.
- Training or knowledge of evidence-based practices (CBT and/or DBT).
Logistics
License/Certification: MA Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW/LICSW)
Salary: $56,000 - $63,200
Open Date: Open Until Filled
Benefits
We offer 50% discount on monthly MBTA passes, immediate enrollment into retirement, with company contribution (4%) and match up to (4%) after 2 years of employment. We offer opportunities to get involved in various department/organization improvement committees and activities. For a full list of benefits please visit our website at bakercenter.org/benefits
Diverse and multilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions or any other characteristic protected by law.
Salary : $56,000 - $63,200