Social Worker, School Social Worker

Job Title:

Social Worker Pay Range: $50-60/hour

Job Description:

Up to $60/hour | Aurora, CO | Full-Time & Part-Time Available |  School year | K–12 Caseload Position Details: K–12 Caseload  School Year Monday–Friday Schedule

Hello, School Social Workers! Ampersand Therapy is hiring School Social Workers for K–12 school settings in Aurora, CO. In this role, you’ll support students’ social-emotional well-being, family engagement, and access to learning by providing counseling, crisis support, and collaborating with educators, families, and school teams. This is a great opportunity for School Social Workers who want to make a meaningful impact on students while working as part of a collaborative school team.

In this role, you’ll build meaningful relationships with students, support their social-emotional needs, connect students and families with valuable resources, and collaborate with educators and related service providers to help students succeed. We welcome both new and experienced clinicians who are passionate about supporting students and making a difference in the school community!

Competitive pay up to $60/hour + steady school schedule W-2 employment with liability insurance included Healthcare benefits* + 401(k) with company match Reimbursement for licensure, CEUs, and professional expenses Mileage reimbursement between sites + referral bonuses

• Provide individual and group counseling to support student mental health and social-emotional development
• Support crisis intervention, de-escalation, and safety planning as needed
• Participate in IEP, MTSS, and student support team meetings
• Conduct assessments related to social-emotional and behavioral needs
• Collaborate with teachers, families, and related service providers
• Support attendance, engagement, and wraparound services for students and families
• Assist in developing and implementing intervention plans
• Maintain timely, accurate, and compliant documentation
• Connect families to community resources and supports

• Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) or related field
• Valid Colorado CDE Special Services Provider license with School Social Worker endorsement (or eligibility by start date)
• Strong communication, collaboration, and crisis response skills
• School-based experience preferred, not required
• Passion for supporting students’ mental health and well‑being

Ampersand Therapy is a therapist-owned company built by providers who understand school-based work. We focus on support and mentorship so clinicians can do their best work. Our team is committed to equity, community impact, and creating a workplace where therapists feel valued. Benefits apply to 0.8 FTE and above after a short waiting period. Ampersand Therapy is an equal opportunity employer.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment and sense of belonging for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or any other identity characteristics. We're a small business, local to many of the areas we hire in, and are proud to be women, minority, and therapist-founded and run.

We began our career working in schools both as district and contract employees. We sought to create an alternative to working with big staffing companies. The result is a small team of like-minded specialists who are striving to create a company that we would want to work for. Because we are therapists ourselves, we are deeply appreciative of and understand the work that you do.

We're also in a unique position to be able to support and mentor those who are new to this practice area. We're so passionate about students that we're often working in the schools ourselves. You might find us doing treatments alongside you!