School Social Worker – LISW​/LCSW

Albuquerque, United States | Posted on 08/28/2026

• Facility Type:
  School
• Service Delivery:
  Direct, Indirect, Evaluation, Consultation, and Supervision Services
• Schedule:
  
  As Needed;
  Monday-Friday during school hours
• Compensation: $60 per hour

• Current State of New Mexico Board of Social Work Examiners license to practice as a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) and/or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).
• Current State of New Mexico Board of Social Work Examiners Supervisor Certification, with the provider's name appearing on the applicable NMBSWE supervisor listing.
• Current New Mexico Public Education Department licensure for Social Workers.
• Completed application for a Medicaid Provider Number or an assigned Medicaid Provider Number.
• Appropriate education, training, and professional preparation necessary to provide school-based social work services.

• Conduct social work evaluations for eligible assigned students when requested.
• Provide direct and indirect school-based social work services in accordance with applicable state and federal regulations.
• Design and implement social work services appropriate to individual student needs and IEP requirements.
• Provide consultation to teachers and other members of the student’s educational team.
• Participate in multidisciplinary and IEP-related planning and service coordination as appropriate.
• Provide supervision to Licensed Master Social Workers in accordance with NMBSWE requirements when requested.
• Maintain assigned caseload information and accurate student service records.
• Prepare and submit progress reports, evaluation reports, and other required documentation within established timelines.
• Complete Medicaid service documentation in accordance with applicable District procedures.
• Complete federal and state documentation governing the provision of social work services.
• Provide monthly billing and student contact forms as required.
• Collaborate with parents, teachers, administrators, special education personnel, and other professionals involved in student services.
• Coordinate service schedules with designated Special Education and school-site representatives.
• Provide services in accordance with professional standards of practice and ethical requirements.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of student, family, and District information.
• Provide services only for assignments properly authorized through the designated Special Education Department.
• Maintain required licensure, certifications, and compliance documentation throughout the assignment.