School Social Worker, LCSW – MDE Required

• Conduct assessments of students’ mental health, social-emotional functioning, and behavioral needs in collaboration with teachers, parents, and other professionals.
• Provide individual and group counseling services focused on issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, peer relationships, and family conflict.
• Respond to crises within the school setting, including suicide risk assessments, child abuse reporting, and emergency mental health support.
• Participate in the development and implementation of IEPs and 504 Plans, especially addressing emotional, behavioral, and social goals.
• Serve as a liaison between school personnel, families, and community agencies to coordinate support and access to resources like mental health services, food assistance, or housing.
• Develop and implement school-wide prevention programs and social-emotional learning (SEL) initiatives aimed at improving school climate and student well-being.
• Provide consultation to teachers and school staff regarding behavioral strategies, trauma-informed care, and student mental health concerns.
• Maintain detailed documentation of assessments, treatment plans, interventions, progress, and referrals in accordance with school policies and confidentiality guidelines.

• Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) from a CSWE-accredited program
• Active state licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or equivalent (LMSW with supervision may be acceptable)
• Experience providing clinical or school-based social work services to children and adolescents
• Strong clinical skills in assessment, counseling, and crisis response
• Knowledge of school systems, child development, and evidence-based interventions
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team including educators, psychologists, and administrators
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Familiarity with electronic recordkeeping systems; experience with telehealth is a plus.

Demonstrates expertise in conducting mental health assessments, providing individual and group counseling, and responding to crises in a school setting. Proficient in developing IEPs and 504 Plans while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to enhance student well-being.

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
• Mental Health Assessment
• Crisis Response
• Individual and Group Counseling
• IEP Development

• Clinical Assessment
• Counseling
• Crisis Intervention
• Behavioral Strategies
• Trauma-Informed Care
• Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)
• Evidence-Based Interventions
• Documentation
• Child Development
• School Systems Knowledge

• Collaboration
• Communication
• Empathy
• Problem-Solving
• Teamwork

• Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW)
• Active State Licensure as LCSW or LMSW

• School-Based Social Work
• Crisis Management
• IEP
• 504 Plans
• Mental Health Services

• Electronic Recordkeeping Systems
• Telehealth