Clinician

The Ivy Street School is a small, year-round, private residential special education school committed to advancing equity and access for young people living with disabilities. We serve neurodiverse adolescents ages 13-22. We support the whole child through a student-first model that is driven by collaboration, a willingness to think big, and a commitment to knowing our students well. 

We believe that every student is exceptional and at Ivy Street, we work tirelessly to create the educational and therapeutic conditions for our students to thrive. As a community, we are focused on the immediate needs of our scholars with an unwavering eye on their future needs and the concrete plans to achieve it. Our multidisciplinary team works to create rich and meaningful experiences that will nurture learning and prepare our students for their transition into adulthood and independent living. While our classrooms have four walls, we consider Boston our second classroom and our students are often making meaning and deepening learning throughout the city. 

POSITION SUMMARY:

The clinician role provides individual, group, and family therapy services at Ivy Street School, a therapeutic 766 Day and Residential School that serves students ages 13 to 22 with Neurodevelopmental Disorders, Neurological Disorders, and Behavioral Health Challenges. Under the supervision of the Director of Clinical Operations, the clinician provides individual, group, and family therapy to a caseload of 7 to 9 students, leads weekly clinical team meetings, and provides case management and case consultation/trainings to milieu staff.  

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Clinical Service Delivery

• Provides clinical service delivery that upholds Ivy Street School’s values as well as meets standards outlined on students’ IEP and treatment plans
• Provides individual, group, and family therapy to a caseload of clinically complex students
• Develops and leads weekly clinical groups with a focus on safe and healthy relationships
• Conducts family collaboration on a frequent and as-needed basis
• Maintains collateral contact with outside agencies and outpatient providers per case needs
• Creates SMART IEP goals and participates in IEP meetings
• Collaborates with team on behavior plans and engagement
• Facilitates admissions and discharges in collaboration with the mini team
• Completes risk assessments and creates safety plans as indicated
• Attends classroom collaboration and monthly team meetings 
• Completes documentation for treatment notes, treatment plans, team notes, Medicaid forms, etc. 

Leadership & Supervision

• Supervises 1 to 2 Education Counselors 
• May provide orientation and in-service training on behalf of the clinical team
• Holds a late-night shift once a week and has a presence at Ivy or CFP 
• Provides case consultation and trainings to staff

Family Engagement

• Delivers high-quality family therapy to caseload
• Collaborates closely with families to develop treatment plans and provide psychoeducation 

Continuous Learning

• Participates in individual and group clinical supervision 
• Upholds integrity and is process-oriented within the clinical team and with all departments 
• Engages in continuous education as a clinical social worker and maintains license requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s Degree in Social Work, LCSW, or LICSW 
• Comfortable with public speaking
• Expertise in working with adolescents, young adults, and families
• Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Certifications in First Aid, CPR, CPI (Ivy Street School can provide these trainings)
• Experience working in residential or similar settings preferred

Ivy Street School is a MAB Community Services program. MAB is a non-profit human service organization serving adults with developmental disabilities, adults with acquired brain injuries, individuals who are blind or visually impaired, and adolescents with autism. MAB is currently building our team with enthusiastic professionals with the desire to rebuild lives and grow professionally. 

MAB Community Services is committed to workplace diversity and candidates of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.