Anticipated Therapeutic Learning Center (TLC) Clinician (3090)

Anticipated Therapeutic Learning Center (TLC) Clinician (3090) Job ID: 5614731 Application Deadline: May 29, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time) Re‑Posted: Apr 14, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date: Aug 24, 2026 Job Title: Anticipated Therapeutic Learning Center (TLC) Clinician Location: Memorial Reports To: Principal, Director of SEL & Equity Work days/FTE: 183 days/1.0 FTE Salary/Benefits: Salary and benefits per the collective bargaining agreement with the Education Association of Natick Benefits Eligible?: Yes Job Goal The TLC Learning Center Clinician coordinates care for students in the TLC Program, a program for students who require access to a therapeutic learning environment throughout their school day. Responsibilities Support students with therapeutic interventions as a group and 1:1 Support general‑ed/special‑ed students' referrals, as needed Attend IEP meetings for all TLC students Facilitate community engagement for the TLC students Collaborate with school‑based Team members as well as home‑based Team and outside providers Write IEP goals and implement IEP services Provide evidence‑based therapeutic intervention focused on improved behavioral health that will allow increased access to school‑based curriculum Provide evidence‑based psycho‑education as requested Advocate for increased community‑based services on behalf of families Provide home visits, as needed, for targeted, supportive intervention Provide regularly scheduled information sharing between students, parents/guardians, school personnel, and collateral services providers to discuss progress related to goals; interact effectively and respectfully with school personnel, supervisors, parents/guardians, and collateral services providers Participate in IEP and SST meetings, as needed Provide Safety Care de‑escalation intervention for students experiencing behavioral crises Provide mental status exams, as needed Provide written, collaboratively agreed upon, social/emotional, and behavioral goals Write progress reports Write and maintain Behavior Intervention Plans, as needed Maintain written client contact notes that are accessible to students, parents/guardians, teachers, and administrators Provide consultation to building‑based personnel regarding best practice interventions for students struggling with social, emotional, and/or behavioral challenges Qualifications Education: Master of Social Work, School Psychology, or School Adjustment Counseling or equivalent from an accredited institution Professional Certification: MA DESE LCSW, School Psychologist Specialized Knowledge: Outstanding oral communication and interpersonal skills; strong work ethic and attention to detail; unrelenting focus on student success, safety, and accountability; understanding of and commitment to principles and practices of diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice as they relate to student engagement and success Preferred Experience: Two years post‑graduate experience working with emotionally and behaviorally challenged youth and their families Skills: Demonstrated aptitude for work; bilingual skills especially in Spanish and Portuguese are highly desirable; strong written and verbal communication; strong interpersonal skills; passion for working with students, families, and colleagues; flexible and collaborative; ability to multitask in a fast‑paced, supportive environment that nurtures student growth; organized and able to meet ongoing, time‑sensitive deadlines for work production Tools and Equipment Used Phone, intercom, personal computer and software applications, scanner, copy machine, calculator, camera, printers, and fax machine Essential Functions The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position, and additional duties may be assigned. The essential duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Provide evidence‑based therapeutic intervention focused on improved behavioral health that will allow increased access to school‑based curriculum Provide evidence‑based psycho‑education as requested Advocate for increased community‑based services on behalf of families Provide home visits, as needed, for targeted, supportive intervention Provide regularly scheduled information sharing between students, parents/guardians, school personnel, and collateral services providers to discuss progress related to goals; interact effectively and respectfully with school personnel, supervisors, parents/guardians, and collateral services providers Participate in IEP and SST meetings, as needed Provide Safety Care de‑escalation intervention for students experiencing behavioral crises Provide mental status exams, as needed Provide written, collaboratively agreed upon, social/emotional, and behavioral goals Write progress reports Write and maintain Behavior Intervention Plans, as needed Maintain written client contact notes that are accessible to students, parents/guardians, teachers, and administrators Provide consultation to building‑based personnel regarding best practice interventions for students struggling with social, emotional, and/or behavioral challenges Work Environment and Physical Requirements Move about classrooms, school, school grounds, office, and/or off‑site locations On some occasions, it may be necessary to move quickly across even or uneven surfaces Remain in a stationary position for periods of time Operate a computer and other school/office productivity machinery (iPad, copy machine, computer printer, assistive technology, etc.) Read material from a computer monitor as well as handwritten or printed matter with or without visual aids Position oneself to maintain files and access school/classroom/office materials Communicate with others so that information received and given is understood and accurately communicated Communicate and collaborate effectively with students, parents, and other staff members in person, via video conference, on the telephone, and/or in writing Observe details at close range In the school setting, ensure the safety of students Multitask and meet multiple demands from several people May need to teach and support students with life skills development, such as eating, cleaning, and toileting Lifting up to and including 25 lbs The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud Formal application Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Natick Public Schools do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, creed, color, religion, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, pregnancy and pregnancy‑related conditions, physical and intellectual differences, immigration status, homeless status. Job Requirements At least 5 year(s) of relevant experience preferred Master degree preferred Citizenship, residency or work visa required Contact Information Jennifer Hemenway 13 E. Central Street Natick, Massachusetts 01760 Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io Email: View email address on click.appcast.io Position Type Full‑Time Job Categories Student Services > Adjustment Counselor Student Services > Psychologist Student Services > Social Worker #J-18808-Ljbffr Young World Physical Education