Director of Health Services

Director of Health Services

Lawrence Academy (LA) is a boarding and day school in Groton, MA, serving 400 students in grades 9-12. LA enjoys its heritage as one of the oldest independent schools in the country while embracing a contemporary student-centered approach that supports its mission. In LA's tightly knit environment, students are supported and encouraged to exercise their minds, discover their voices, learn creatively, and take their own initiative.

The academic program is uniquely hands‑on and allows students to discover how their education can be applied in daily life.

The Director of Health Services is a full‑time, 12‑month position that serves as clinician, leader, educator, and advocate. The role oversees the Health Center’s clinical, mental, and physical wellness programs; directs school wellness programming; and manages the administrative operations of the Health Center. The Director reports directly to the Assistant Head of School and collaborates with the Assistant Head for Finance & Operations to ensure compliance with Massachusetts laws, the Department of Public Health regulations, and professional nursing, counseling, and athletic training standards.

• Develop, review, and maintain health center clinical policies, standing orders, and protocols in compliance with state regulations and best practices.
• Update and maintain the Health Center policy and procedure manual.
• Provide direct patient care (as APNP/NP or other qualified advanced practice provider with full practice authority) during scheduled clinical hours.
• Assess higher‑risk students, devise and implement individualized care plans, and manage ongoing treatment while students are on campus.
• Assess data collected and make primary decisions on the health management of individual students.
• Oversee medication management and delivery.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for medical emergencies, complex clinical issues, and parent/caregiver health concerns.
• Coordinate transitions of care and follow‑up services, including laboratory work, tests, hospitalizations, external specialist referrals, and off‑campus medical needs.
• Supervise and collaborate with the Health Center team of nursing and mental health counseling professionals.
• Ensure proper electronic medical records are maintained (via Magnus) and documentation standards are followed.
• Lead quality assurance: monitor utilization, clinical trends, case reviews, risk management, and continuous improvement.
• Maintain on‑call coverage (including nights and weekends) or ensure appropriate backup for 24/7 care when required.
• Support and consult with Athletics in the care of injured athletes; monitor recovery and collaborate with athletic trainers and health service personnel in establishing diagnosis, plan of care, and evaluation.
• Maintain professional competencies through continuing medical education and stay current with adolescent medicine, school health trends, and licensure obligations.
• Partner with the school psychologist to coordinate care plans, mental health interventions, therapy, outpatient referrals, and care continuity.
• Collaborate with Learning Support to assess students and support implementation of individualized learning plans.
• Advise and collaborate with faculty, administration and leadership to assess all aspects of mental health within the school community and support a positive mental health culture.
• Provide ongoing structure and direction for student body health and wellness programming.
• Own and manage recruiting, scheduling, and supervision of all health center personnel as well as act as consultant for athletic training staff.
• Oversee all health center operations and maintenance, including supply chain, medication inventory, equipment maintenance, medical waste, controlled substances, and regulatory compliance.
• Manage the annual health services budget.
• Review and interpret incoming students' health history, immunizations, and risk factors; consult with families and home providers; develop onboarding health care plans.
• Execute or oversee completion of all Health Center‑related compliance reporting.
• Facilitate health education programming for students,…