School Social Worker; LICSW or LCSW

The Baker Center for Children and Families (also known as Judge Baker Children's Center) promotes the best possible mental health of children and families through the integration of research, intervention, training, and policy.

Position: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LICSW or LCSW) – Temporary, Part‑time (32 hrs per week)
Location: Boston, Massachusetts – On‑site
Contract Period: January 2026 – June 2026

We are seeking a Licensed Clinical Social Worker to provide high‑quality mental health treatments to a culturally diverse population of students from kindergarten through high school at the Manville School. The clinical social worker will complete clinical documentation, conduct diagnostic and biopsychosocial assessments, coordinate care with families, community‑based providers, government agencies, and others, and provide consultation services as needed. The clinical social worker will function as the internal case manager and team leader for assigned caseload and actively participate in Individualized Education Plan (IEP), treatment planning, and caregiver meetings.

• Provides weekly therapeutic services to an assigned caseload of students.
• Provides comprehensive case management services to students and their families as assigned by the clinical director.
• Co‑leads weekly clinical groups that support identity work and social‑emotional learning.
• Provides clinical assessments and diagnosis of students and families in a bio‑psychosocial format.
• Develops clinical treatment plans and implements structured treatment approaches.
• Chairs and actively participates in multidisciplinary team meetings consisting of teachers, milieu counselors, and school specialists.
• Works collaboratively with outside service providers associated with the student’s case.
• Provides consultation, risk assessment, and crisis intervention as necessary and requested.
• Engages and provides clinical treatment to high‑risk family systems.
• Participates in the development and implementation of clinical trainings as necessary and requested.
• Provides supervision for social work graduate student interns, as requested by clinical director.
• Completes all required clinical documentation in the EMR, including intakes, progress and contact notes, treatment plans, and meeting notes.

• Master of Social Work
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) in Massachusetts; interest in transferring out‑of‑state licensure or ability to obtain licensure within 6‑12 months of hire.

• Clinical experience with children and adolescents presenting with behavioral and learning difficulties in the home and academic setting; understanding of the impact of emotional, behavioral and neurological disabilities on student functioning and development.
• 1‑3 years of social work experience within a fast‑paced environment, and exposure to school, inpatient, and/or residential settings preferred.
• Experience or familiarity with evidence‑based practices (CBT and/or DBT are especially beneficial).
• Experience with case management and a foundational understanding of systems and levels of care.
• Clinical supervision experience highly beneficial.

• Training or knowledge of evidence‑based practices (CBT and/or DBT).

License/Certification: MA Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW/LICSW)

Salary: $56,000 – $63,200

Open Date: Open Until Filled

We offer a 50% discount on monthly MBTA passes, immediate enrollment into retirement with company contribution (4%) and match up to (4%) after 2 years of employment. We offer opportunities to get involved in various department/organization improvement committees and activities. For a full list of benefits please visit our website /benefits. Diverse and multilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy‑related conditions, or any other characteristic protected by law.

(Cover letter and a recent resume required for consideration.)