Clinical Crisis Lead (SY26-27)

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boston public schoolsEast Boston (MA)

Mental Health Counselors Elementary and Secondary Schools

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About the role

Boston Public Schools Central Office - Superintendent's Office - Boston, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Position Summary: The 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. The 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. This position provides episodic intervention and does not replace ongoing school-based social work services or maintain a permanent student caseload.

Key Responsibilities:

Respond to school-based crises and lead clinical decision-making in real time
Conduct risk assessments (e.g., suicide, self-harm, threat assessment) and assist school teams in determining appropriate levels of intervention.
Guide de-escalation and co-regulation strategies during acute incidents
Determine need for higher levels of care (e.g., Mobile Crisis Intervention, hospitalization)
Support re-entry planning following crisis events or hospitalization
Consult with school teams on IEPs, FBAs, and behavior support plans
Provide coaching to staff on trauma-informed and relationship-based practices

Qualifications:

Master’s or advanced degree in School Psychology, Nursing, Social Work, or Counseling
Licensure required (e.g., School Psychologist, Massachusetts Board of Registration of Social Workers LICSW, or LMHC)
Experience conducting risk assessments and crisis intervention in school or clinical settings
Strong knowledge of trauma-informed care and adolescent development

Terms: BTU Group 1Please refer to www.bostonpublicschools.org/ohr (under "Employee Benefits and Policies") for more information on salary and compensation. Salaries are listed by Unions and Grade/Step. The 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. The 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.

Position Type:

Central OfficeJob Requirements
Citizenship, residency or work visa required
Clinical Crisis Lead (SY26-27)

Boston Public Schools Central Office - Superintendent's Office - Boston, Massachusetts Open in Google MapsThis job is also posted in Boston Public Schools Contact Information Boston Public Schools, Office of Human Resources2300 Washington Street Roxbury, Massachusetts 02119

Email: hiringprocess@bostonpublicschools.org

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