What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part-Time Mental Health Clinician – BIPOC Student Services (0.2 FTE) position at Dedham Public Schools?
Part-Time Mental Health Clinician – BIPOC Student Services (0.2 FTE)
Position Overview: Dedham Public Schools seeks 3 part-time (0.2 FTE) licensed mental health clinician specializing in culturally responsive care for BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) students. This position will provide support during Flex Blocks, Strategies blocks, and lunch blocks. The clinician will facilitate affinity groups, conduct mindfulness activities, and support the emotional well-being and sense of belonging among our students of color.
Responsibilities:
- Facilitate culturally affirming affinity groups for BIPOC students to promote belonging, resilience, and empowerment.
- Lead mindfulness activities designed specifically for BIPOC students to support mental wellness.
- Document and track participation, outcomes, and effectiveness of group activities. Bi-weekly Equity Advisory Team meeting with partners from William James College.
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Qualifications:
- Must be a licensed mental health clinician (LICSW, LMHC, LCSW,Psychologist, or equivalent) with a focus in culturally matched care.
- Bilingual fluency in at least one of the following languages: Haitian Creole, Portuguese, or Spanish.
- Demonstrated expertise in running groups for BIPOC communities.
- Formal coursework in culturally matched care and demonstrated practical experience applying culturally affirming therapeutic approaches to clients.
- Knowledge and experience facilitating Culturally Adapted Mindfulness-based interventions. Documented clinical experience (minimum of 2 years) explicitly providing mental health services, affinity groups, or mindfulness interventions specifically tailored for BIPOC communities.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with adolescents.
- Demonstrated specialized knowledge and clinical expertise addressing racial identity development, racial trauma, and cultural affirmation strategies.
- Exceptional interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
- Experience with approaches to use in affinity groups that are specific to historically marginalized communities such as Racial Trauma Informed CBT, Multicultural Counseling, and Culturally Adapted Mindfulness
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience working in public schools or similar educational environments.- Familiarity with Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) frameworks.
- Strong collaboration skills and ability to work within multidisciplinary teams.
Schedule:
- 0.2 FTE weekly, flexible availability during Flex Blocks, Strategies blocks, and lunch blocks two days per week.
Compensation:
- Competitive hourly rate commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Application Procedure: Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and licensure information to:
Human Resources Department Dedham Public Schools: Elizabeth Simone
Dedham Public Schools is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We strongly encourage candidates from historically underrepresented communities to apply.
