Overview
Clinical Director – The Baker Center for Children and Families. Apply Today! Boston, MA 02120.
The Baker Center seeks a Clinical Director to lead the strategy and operations of Manville School’s clinical programming. The position is open to candidates with a Doctorate in Psychology and a current Massachusetts Psychologist License in good standing , or to Licensed Independent Clinical Social Workers (LICSW) with a minimum of three years of relevant clinical experience .
About The Baker Center For Children And Families
As a proud Harvard Medical School Affiliate , The Baker Center for Children and Families is a nationally recognized non-profit organization in children’s behavioral health and special education. Since our founding in 1917 as Judge Baker Children’s Center, we have been dedicated to improving the lives of children, families, and caregivers across Greater Boston and the MetroWest region. Our culture thrives on collaboration, innovation, and a shared belief that nothing is impossible. We value equity, inclusion, and belonging, and foster an environment where every team member contributes to impact at scale.
Our work drives change across four areas: Direct Services , Research , Policy & Practice , and Workforce Development .
About Manville Programs
Manville School, a program of The Baker Center for Children and Families, is a therapeutic day school providing special education, clinical, and behavioral support for students in kindergarten through tenth grade with complex social-emotional, behavioral, and learning needs. Manville serves up to 115 students from over 50 school districts in the greater Boston area and employs approximately 100 educational, clinical, and behavioral staff. It integrates comprehensive, evidence-based clinical services, innovative educational programming, and tiered behavioral supports to promote social-emotional development and academic success. For more information, visit Manville School values diversity and a sense of belonging for all.
Why Join The Baker Center
At The Baker Center, you’ll find more than a workplace—you’ll join a community united by purpose.
- Impact: Shape the future of children’s mental health and education.
- Leadership: Partner directly with the President/CEO and Board to drive a bold vision.
- Collaboration: Work with passionate, mission-driven colleagues dedicated to excellence.
- Growth: Lead strategy, mentor talent, and expand your own professional influence.
- Belonging: Join a team that values equity, inclusion, and diverse perspectives.
The Opportunity
The Clinical Director is a member of the Manville School senior leadership team and is responsible for the overall effectiveness of the clinical programming. The Clinical Director builds strong relationships, communicates effectively, leads multidisciplinary teams, engages community partners, and partners with the Baker Center Senior Leadership Team. The Clinical Director supports the use of evidence-based clinical practices in a school-based setting and is responsible for hiring, training, and supervision of the clinical staff.
The position is open to candidates with a Doctorate in Psychology and a current Massachusetts Psychologist License in good standing , or to Licensed Independent Clinical Social Workers (LICSW) with a minimum of three years of relevant clinical experience .
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as a member of the Manville School senior leadership team and contribute to the development of long- and short-term goals for the school and clinical programs. Establish metrics and oversee outcomes measurement for clinical programming.
- Supervise the Testing Coordinator to ensure assessments are conducted accurately, efficiently, and per established protocols.
- Oversee administrative and clinical duties of staff and the clinical training of graduate students in mental health counseling, social work, and psychology programs. Oversee clinicians’ development and implementation of structured treatment plans and interventions.
- Ensure clinical assessment, diagnosis, and treatment use structured, evidence-based approaches; provide case management services, and individual and/or family therapy as needed.
- Make decisions regarding the filing of 51A reports in child abuse and neglect situations according to regulatory guidelines.
- Oversee schoolwide social-emotional learning curriculum implementation and alignment with PBIS.
- Design and conduct group and dyad treatment for students with specific emotional and behavioral needs, as necessary.
- Serve as administrative supervisor to the psychopharmacology service and collaborate on admissions/discharges; conduct crisis screening during the school day when needed.
- Help develop and maintain training policies, including for an APA-accredited predoctoral psychology internship program.
- Participate in the development and delivery of in-service trainings with the Manville School leadership team.
- Chair quarterly and ad hoc multidisciplinary team meetings with teachers, specialists, and milieu staff.
Key Qualifications
- Education:
- Doctorate in Psychology with current Massachusetts Licensure preferred.
- LICSW with at least 3 years of relevant experience will also be considered.
- Experience:
- At least 5 years of administrative experience supervising clinicians in a therapeutic school-based program, ideally using evidence-based practices.
- Clinical experience with children and adolescents and their families; experience supervising doctoral students; expertise in psychological evaluation.
- Trauma-informed care, crisis management, verbal de-escalation, and risk assessment experience.
- Case management and evaluation to support diagnostic impressions and treatment recommendations.
- Training:
- Verbal de-escalation and behavior support strategies.
- Evidence-based clinical interventions and adapting EBPs to complex presentations.
- Skills:
- Demonstrated leadership and ability to motivate and supervise effectively.
- Strong crisis intervention and creative problem-solving abilities.
Compensation & Benefits
We value our team members and offer comprehensive benefits:
- Medical (Blue Cross/Blue Shield), Dental, and Vision coverage
- 50% discount on monthly MBTA passes
- Retirement plan with immediate enrollment and a 4% employer contribution, with up to a 4% match after two years
- Opportunities to contribute to organization-wide initiatives and committees
- A supportive, mission-driven culture where leadership makes a tangible impact
Salary Range
- Doctorate in Psychology: $125,000 - $145,000
- Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker: $115,000 - $145,000
Please direct serious inquiries to: Kaitlyn Petrino, Talent Acquisition Specialist - Human Resources at For more information about The Baker Center and its programs, please visit: For a full list of benefits, visit bakercenter.org/benefits.
We are committed to building a team that reflects the communities we serve. Diverse and multilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. We are an equal opportunity employer, and 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.
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