Social Worker | La Mesa, California
Listed on 2026-10-18
-
Social Work
School Social Worker, Mental Health, Clinical Social Worker, Crisis Counselor
Social Worker | La Mesa, California
Step into a rewarding contract opportunity providing support and guidance as a dedicated School Social Worker for a middle school student population. Utilizing your expertise and the PPS credential in school social work, you’ll play a key role fostering emotional well-being, intervention, and meaningful connections for approximately 25 students. In this full-time position, you’ll collaborate closely with staff and families, creating an inclusive and supportive learning environment tailored to each child’s unique needs.
Qualifications:
- Active PPS credential specializing in school social work
- LCSW or ACSW required
- Experience with middle school age students preferred
- Solid understanding of mental health concerns relevant to the adolescent population
- Ability to communicate effectively with staff, students, and families
- Strong organizational and recordkeeping skills
Your Responsibilities:
- Provide individual and group counseling services to middle school students
- Develop and implement behavioral intervention plans
- Collaborate with educators, administrators, and caregivers to promote student progress
- Support students social, emotional, and academic needs
- Serve on multidisciplinary teams to evaluate and develop student supports
- Maintain documentation and reporting per school and district guidelines
This contract position offers the chance to positively impact students lives while working regular daytime hours (37.5 hours per week, Monday through Friday). Alongside the chance to make a tangible difference, professionals in this role enjoy highly competitive weekly pay, comprehensive insurance plans (medical, dental, vision, life), a matching 401k, and options for a flexible spending account.
Embrace a fulfilling role where your skills support student achievement and emotional growth. Apply today to advance your career and make a meaningful impact!
Compensation for this position ranges from $25.00 to $60.00. Eligible candidates may also receive healthcare benefits, housing, and meals/incidentals. Full details of our healthcare benefits plan can be found here. This posting is open for 60 days after the posting date.
Sunbelt is an equal opportunity employer. We consider applicants for all positions without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.
(If this job is in fact in your jurisdiction, then you may be using a Proxy or VPN to access this site, and to progress further, you should change your connectivity to another mobile device or PC).