School Social Worker, LCSW
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This role involves providing essential social work services to students, families, and school staff within an intermediate school setting. The successful candidate will address social, emotional, and behavioral concerns to support students' overall well-being and academic success.
Responsibilities
- 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
- Develop and implement school-wide prevention programs and social-emotional learning (SEL) initiatives
- 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
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) from a CSWE-accredited program
- Active state licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or equivalent
- Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL)
- 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
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) from a CSWE-accredited program
- Experience providing clinical or school-based social work services to children and adolescents
Nice to Have
- Familiarity with electronic recordkeeping systems
Benefits
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