Clinician

HUDSON PUBLIC SCHOOLS

HUDSON MASSACHUSETTS

Position: Clinician

Reports to: Director of Student Services

Approved by:Brian K. Reagan Ed.D

Diversity Equity and Inclusion are core values of the Hudson Public Schools. We believe that the educational environment is enhanced when diverse groups of people with diverse ideas come together to learn. Applicants whose work incorporates a global perspective and a demonstrated commitment to issues of diversity in education are particularly encouraged to apply.

SUMMARY:

The clinician provides direct therapeutic support and services to students collaborates with school-based teams to develop and implement therapeutic strategies and plays a key role in fostering behavioral/social/emotional development. This position requires case management and works closely with educators administrators and families to support student success within the school setting. This clinician is an integral member of the districts Therapeutic Stabilization this role the clinician collaborates closely with a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to conduct student observations provide clinical recommendations and assist in therapeutic support planning. This role requires travel to other schools within the district to respond to student needs and consult with school-based staff.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various type of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar related or a logical assignment to the position.

• System-wide consultation program and clinical supports to promote students success in their school placement as needed.
• Provide therapeutic interventions to assist in the de-escalation of at risk behaviors.
• Work with school-based teams when needed to assist students in learning social coping and organizational skills.
• Collaborate with BCBAs and support staff to support data-based decision making with clinical skill building (new)
• Provide ongoing training and professional development in the areas of trauma socialization coping and organizational skills.
• Conduct and provide district professional development as requested.
• Collaborate with staff in the development of current performance assessments and the development of students behavioral support plans.
• Facilitate communication and coordination of behavioral interventions supports throughout the district.
• Collaborate with team members in the development of Individual Education Plans and participate in all aspects of the team process to include; initial annual review and reevaluation meetings.
• Provide technical assistance to collaborative programs and assist with the facilitation of transition for students to alternative assessment settings.
• Performs any other tasks and assumes other responsibilities as the Superintendent or designee may from time to time assign and delegate.
• Willingness tomaintain on-going certification in Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) which includes physical capabilities to assist with protective holds and student escorts.
• Ability to travel between buildings as needed and assigned

Qualifications:

• Masters degree in counseling
• Licensed as a Mental Health Counselor
• MA DESE license School Adjustment Counselor
• CPI certification
• SEI Endorsement
• Five years of providing therapeutic clinical services and/or special education teaching experience working with students with significant social emotional needs autism spectrum disorders and developmental disabilities in a school setting.
• Successful completion of Criminal Records Check (CORI) and fingerprints

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Hudson School Committees policy on evaluation or in accordance with union contract.

WORK YEAR:

• 10 months 183 days
• 3 personal days 13 sick days prorated pursuant to date of hire
• Benefit Eligible on start date. 30 days to enroll in coverage from start date.
• Benefit information: and Title IX Notice

  Hudson Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex national origin age disability or genetic information in admission administration of its educational programs activities or employment and is required by Title IX and its implementing regulations at 34 C.F.R. Part 106. The Director of Human Resources Jennifer Allard ext. 41124 has been designated as the Title IX concerning the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations at 34 C.F.R. Part 106 to Hudson Public Schools may be referred to Jennifer Allard or to U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights 400 Maryland Ave. SW Washington DC 20202-1100 telephone

  While performing duties of this job the employee may often remain in a stationary position for considerable periods of time. The employee will have also have ample periods of standing and may be required to traverse throughout the building. The employee must frequently use hands and frequently operates a computer and other office productivity machinery (i.e. calculator copy machine and computer printer).Physical abilities may also include lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling stooping/crouching reaching/handling talking/hearing conversations and near/far visual acuity/depth perception/color vision/field. Ability must be able to lift and/or push and pull 15 to 20lbs for short periods and walk up and down stairs several times a day. The employee must be able to communicate effectively with students staff members and the public in person and on the telephone.

  The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and if requested reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job absent undue hardship. If you require an accommodation during the application process or on the job you are encouraged to reach out to the Human Resources Department-