Southbridge Public Schools serve approximately 2,000 students across six schools—and we are in the midst of an exciting and measurable transformation. With support from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, we’re seeing real gains in student achievement and school culture. Twice recognized as a Gold-Level PBIS District, we’re proud of the academic growth our students are demonstrating and the positive momentum building across K–12. This progress is fueled by passionate educators, high-quality curriculum, targeted professional development, and an unwavering commitment to our students.
Many of our learners face significant challenges, but our educators don’t see limits—they see potential. We are a team that believes in the power of high expectations, strong relationships, and consistent support to drive student success. As we continue to accelerate our progress, we’re seeking educators who are committed, reflective, and ready to collaborate in a learning-focused, student-centered environment.
If you’re ready to make a meaningful difference and grow as part of a dedicated team, consider building your career with Southbridge Public Schools.
POSITION: BRYT Clinician
REPORTS TO: Assigned School Principal

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Hold a certification as a School Social Worker/School Counselor by the Massachusetts Department of Education at the appropriate grade level required.
• Master’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling or related field required.
• Formal training and experience working with children and families struggling with complex challenges, including mental health challenges, causing extended absences from school
• Excellent case management skills
• Demonstrated skill and experience providing and setting clinical goals, and providing direct clinical supports to children in a school setting, including collaborating with collateral/community-based mental health providers
• Demonstrated skill and experience working with parents/guardians from an assets/strengths-based perspective
• Demonstrated effectiveness with development and continuous improvement of student support programming within a school environment
• Ability to work effectively with diverse populations and community agencies: School Dept., DCF, DYS, Juvenile Court, etc

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to speak Spanish is preferred.
• Minimum of 3 year’s experience.

ACCOUNTABILITY OBJECTIVE:

To develop and continuously improve a high-functioning intervention providing clinical support, care/academic coordination, and family engagement to support students who have fallen behind in association with a significant mental health or other medical disruption.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• To develop and continuously improve a high-functioning intervention providing clinical and academic support to students who have fallen behind in association with a significant mental health or other medical disruption
• Works with the Principal, other school leaders, and external support organizations to develop and continuously improve an intervention dedicated to successful transition back to full school participation on the part of students who have experienced significant mental health challenges and have missed extensive amounts of school time
• Develops and assures effective implementation of a comprehensive transition plan integrating clinical, care coordination, and academic supports for each student in the Bryt Program; is primarily responsible for implementation of the care coordination components of the overall plan
• Organizes and facilitates meetings with staff of collateral support organizations prior to and during students’ participation in Bryt
• Develops and implements the clinical, care coordination, and family engagement components of the overall case management plan for each student in Bryt
• Provides 1:1 and/or small-group clinical intervention to Bryt students on a flexible, as-needed basis, employing clinical methods that are most appropriate for meeting the goals in each student’s case management plan
• Maintains an environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students
• Monitors progress of Bryt students who have transitioned out of the intervention
• Serves as Principal’s designee in providing functional support/supervision to all staff members and volunteers assigned to Bryt
• Ensures that all required data is gathered and entered into data management systems according to articulated procedures
• Participates in meetings with staff of collateral support organizations prior to and during students’ participation in Bryt
• Pro-actively communicates with educator colleagues and school administrators regarding the progress and status of each student in Bryt, maintaining student confidentiality as appropriate
• Engages in consistent two-way communication with the families of Bryt students to keep them apprised of student progress and gather feedback and information to support student learning and well-being, including making home visits to families where appropriate
• Assists the administration in implementing all policies and/or rules governing student life and conduct, and for the classroom develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintains order in the classroom, including addressing inappropriate student behaviors as needed
• Use both verbal and non-verbal de-escalation strategies with students receiving bryt, when needed, to ensure physical and emotional safety. This includes receiving training in the district’s crisis prevention program; Safety Care.
• Attends staff meetings and may serve on school teams
• Participates in staff development programs
• Other duties as assigned