About This Role
This full-time clinical role places you within Boston Children's Hospital's school-based behavioral health program, where you'll deliver mental health services and support to students in partnership with local schools and districts. You'll work as part of a team focused on prevention and early intervention, using evidence-based approaches tailored to diverse communities. Your day-to-day responsibilities will involve direct client care, collaboration with school staff and families, and contributing to the development of comprehensive behavioral health systems within educational settings. This position suits licensed clinical social workers with a behavioral health background who are comfortable working in school environments and value culturally responsive care. You'll need strong clinical skills, the ability to work collaboratively across organizations, and a commitment to preventive mental health approaches.
$25–$45/hr
School / Hospital
Days / Nights
Therapy license
5+ years social work experience
Dental, Vision, Sign-on bonus
Location & Routes
- Base city: Boston, MA
Benefits & Bonuses
- Dental
- Vision
- Sign-on bonus
Hiring Process
- Apply — Submit your application online
- Review — A recruiter reviews your qualifications
- Background check — Standard employment and license verification
- Start your assignment — Begin your therapy role
Requirements
Active therapy license in good standing in the state of employment
Experience requirements vary by employer.
BLS typically required.
Ability to stand for long shifts, lift up to 50 lbs, and assist with patient transfers.
Frequently asked questions
What license do I need to apply?
An active state license in your discipline (PT, OT, SLP, LCSW, LPC, BCBA, etc.) in good standing. Therapy licensure is state-specific — the PT, OT, and ASLP-IC compacts let you practice in member states without a separate license.
Is this a school-year or year-round position?
School-based therapy roles typically follow a 9- or 10-month school-year calendar with summers off. Outpatient, hospital, home-health, and telehealth positions are year-round with PTO. Both options are widely available — check the job description for specifics.
What experience is expected?
Most therapy roles welcome new grads through mid-career clinicians. Specialty positions (acute care, NICU, pediatric feeding, hand therapy) typically prefer 2+ years plus relevant certifications.
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Position Summary/Department Summary: Boston Children’s Hospital Neighborhood Partnerships (BCHNP) is a school-based behavioral health program in the Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences at Boston Children‘s Hospital. BCHNP’s work is grounded in prevention that is adaptable, culturally responsive, and evidence informed. We partner with schools and districts to collaboratively create and sustain comprehensive behavioral health systems that promote the social, emotional, behavioral, and academic well-being of all students, families, staff, and school communities. This position is located within the Training and Access Project (TAP), an initiative within BCHNP, partners with Boston Public Schools and school communities in Massachusetts and nation-wide to focus on building capacity to address social-emotional learning and behavioral health through professional development and consultation. Please note that this position does not provide direct clinical services to students, rather provides professional development and consultation to a variety of school communities. Key Responsibilities: Designing, facilitating, and evaluating professional development for school professionals with school districts in Boston and beyond Working collaboratively and actively engaging as a member of the TAP team Developing and co-facilitating live online and in person workshops in a variety of formats as well as asynchronous videos focused on social emotional and behavioral health related topics designed to meet the needs of school-based behavioral health providers, educators, and school professionals Receiving support and coaching in designing and facilitating workshops for school-based audiences Development of supporting resources and materials to supplement training In addition, there may be opportunities to consult with schools and districts regarding professional learning as well as providing workshops for community-based organizations Minimum Qualifications Education: Master’s degree in social work
Experience: Several years of previous social work experience in the field of school- based behavior health is essential, 5+ years social work experience in the field of school- based behavior health is preferred. Working in diverse, urban school settings is highly valued. Demonstrated experience designing and facilitating professional development, teaching, presenting, and/or co-facilitating trainings for K–12 audiences with a strong commitment to collaboratively developing materials and trainings through a social justice and equity lens. Experience and/or interest in a macro role in developing training across formats including in-person and online/virtual. Strong writing, facilitation, and communication skills. The ability to work both independently and within a team environment and communicate effectively with others to solve problems and achieve goals related to numerous projects. BCHNP strongly encourages BIPOC applicants and applicants who have a multi-language capacity to apply. Licensure: LICSW in MA required New Hires are eligible for a $5,000 sign on bonus! The posted pay range is Boston Children’s reasonable and good-faith expectation for this pay at the time of posting. Any base pay offer provided depends on skills, experience, education, certifications, and a variety of other job-related factors. Base pay is one part of a comprehensive benefits package that includes flexible schedules, affordable health, vision and dental insurance, child care and student loan subsidies, generous levels of time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement, cell phone plan discounts and discounted rates on T-passes. Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork.