School Based Social Worker

SCHOOL BASED SOCIAL WORKER 2 FULL TIME POSITIONS

NEWBERG SD 29J Multiple Locations - Newberg, Oregon Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Newberg Public Schools

Job : 5857905

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 28, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 24, 2026

JOB SUMMARY
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The School-Based Social Worker serves as a member of the district’s Behavioral Health team, providing comprehensive school-based mental health services that promote student's social, emotional, behavioral, and academic success. The School-Based Social Worker partners with students, families, educators, and community providers to identify barriers to learning, deliver evidence-based interventions, strengthen protective factors, and connect students with appropriate supports. Through Prevention, early intervention, crisis response, consultation, and care coordination, the School-Based Social Worker helps foster safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environments where all students can thrive.

QUALIFICATIONS
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Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

Knowledge of : school-based mental health practices, child and adolescent development, behavioral health interventions, crisis response, trauma-informed care, social-emotional learning, evidence-based practices, special education and educational systems, community resources, care coordination, and strategies that promote safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environments for all students.

Abilities: Demonstrated ability to perform comprehensive school social work responsibilities, including conducting assessments, implementing interventions, providing consultation, and coordinating referrals based on the needs of students and families. Ability to effectively work with students who may exhibit aggressive or assaultive behaviors, as required by specific job assignments. Willingness and ability to travel frequently between schools and community agencies to support student services.

Experience: Experience with school social work or previous work experience in child and family-related service fields.

Education: Master of Social Work required.

Certification

Required:

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Clinical Social Work Associate (CSWA), Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) or Teacher Standards and Practices Commission (TSPC) School Social Work License, or willing to pursue within 6 months.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Provide individual, group, and family counseling utilizing evidence-based practices.
• Conduct social-emotional, behavioral, and mental health assessments to identify student needs and guide intervention planning.
• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized intervention and treatment plans.
• Support students in developing coping skills, emotional regulation, problem-solving, conflict resolution, healthy relationships, and resilience.
• Deliver short-term therapeutic interventions and coordinate referrals for ongoing services, when appropriate.
• Respond to behavioral health crises and provide crisis intervention, de‑escalation, suicide risk assessment, safety planning, and stabilization.
• Participate in multidisciplinary crisis response teams and assist with post‑crisis recovery and re‑entry planning.
• Collaborate with administrators, families, and community agencies to ensure student safety and continuity of care.
• Consult with teachers, administrators, specialists, and support staff regarding student mental health, behavior, attendance, and social‑emotional needs.
• Assist staff in implementing practices that promote positive student outcomes.
• Participate in the Student Success Team (SST), Section 504, and Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings to support comprehensive planning for students, when appropriate.
• Collaborate with the School‑Based Health Center (SBHC), psychologists, counselors, nurses, and community behavioral health providers to coordinate services.
• Build collaborative partnerships with families to support student success across home, school, and community settings.
• Connect families with community resources, behavioral health providers, healthcare, housing, food security, and other social services.
• Facilitate…