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School Based Clinician (195 Days)


Job Location:

Dallas, TX - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 11 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 22 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

  • Provide evidence-based therapeutic interventions addressing emotional behavioral social and mental health needs affecting student success.
  • Conduct comprehensive mental health assessments and develop individualized treatment plans aligned with MTSS frameworks.

  • Monitor treatment effectiveness and adjust interventions based on student progress and identified needs.
  • Support student transitions and re-entry following DAEP placement behavioral health hospitalization residential treatment or extended absences.
  • Provide immediate crisis intervention for students experiencing suicidality self-harm trauma exposure behavioral escalation or threats of harm.
  • Conduct suicide risk assessments and collaborate with campus leadership to implement safety and stabilization plans.
  • Lead and support campus stabilization efforts following critical incidents and provide trauma-informed interventions to affected students groups and classrooms.
  • Participate in threat assessment MTSS and multidisciplinary team meetings to ensure timely identification and intervention.
  • Collaborate with campus administrators Reset Coordinators educators and support staff to implement restorative practices de-escalation strategies and positive behavior supports.
  • Provide mental health consultation to campus and district teams to improve student engagement attendance behavior and school climate.
  • Partner with families community agencies and service providers to increase access to services and continuity of care.
  • Promote preventative mental health initiatives designed to reduce crisis events and strengthen school-wide wellness.
  • Support staff following high-impact incidents through consultation psychoeducation resilience-building strategies and referral to Employee Assistance Program (EAP) resources.
  • Develop and deliver professional learning related to mental health wellness trauma-informed practices suicide prevention threat assessment behavior intervention de-escalation depression anxiety ADHD and related topics.
  • Maintain accurate clinical records and documentation in accordance with FERPA HIPAA professional standards district policies and applicable laws.
  • Maintain professional licensure and participate in ongoing professional development to strengthen clinical and crisis response competencies.
  • Required Masters or Doctoral degree in Counseling Social Work Psychology Marriage and Family Therapy or related mental health field.
  • Current Texas licensure (LCSW LMSW LMFT LPC or LSSP) required.
  • Two years of direct experience in crisis intervention suicide risk assessment and school-based mental health services preferred.
  • Knowledge of evidence-based mental health practices and interventions.
  • Knowledge of MTSS restorative practices trauma-informed care and school-based behavioral supports.
  • Knowledge of crisis intervention suicide risk assessment threat assessment and campus stabilization practices.
  • Ability to develop effective relationships with students families staff community agencies and multidisciplinary teams.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound professional judgment.
  • Strong verbal written organizational and case management skills.
  • Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Demonstrated fluency in both English and Spanish preferred
  • Occasional evening hours and after-hours availability for crisis response family meetings and special events.
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Dallas Independent School District. Dallas ISD is considered to be one of the fastest improving urban school districts in the country.

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