School Social Worker (MSW-C)
Montclair, New Jersey, United States

Job Summary

Occupation Licensed Mental Health Therapist
Specialty All Specialties
Salary $90,000 – $104,000 yearly
Degree Required Master's in Social Work Master's in Mental Health Counseling Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy Master's in Psychology Doctorate in Psychology Master's in Counseling Master's Degree in Professional Counseling Doctorate in Social Work Doctorate in Marriage and Family Therapy Doctorate in Counseling
Position Type Full Time Part Time
Work Environment Telehealth Remote
Location Warren, Michigan, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 3/03/24

We are looking for an experienced school social worker to join our team. Your primary responsibility will be to identify mental or emotional issues that our students face and work with them through those challenges. You’ll also collaborate with parents and school staff to create coordinated intervention strategies (e.g. behavioral management). To succeed in this role, you must have great communication and counseling skills. You should have the ability to connect and empathize with students and understand the root of their problems. If you are compassionate and you love helping others, we’d like to hear from you.

Responsibilities

  • Listen to students’ issues when they come looking for help, provide support, and discuss solutions with them
  • Talk with students who exhibit concerning behaviors to understand their issues
  • Identify problems in the school setting, such as bullying or aggressive behavior
  • Review students’ medical and mental health history
  • Interview parents and teachers of students who face problems and update their records
  • Create individualized plans for students who face hardships at school or home
  • Monitor and report on the progress
  • Refer students and families to mental health services or psychiatric help
  • Research new ways to improve children’s wellbeing
  • Provide guidance to teachers of high-risk children
  • Support parents in facilitating students’ progress
  • Report to the proper authorities in cases of physical, mental, or emotional abuse

Requirements

  • Previous experience as a social school worker or in a similar role
  • Basic knowledge of MS Office
  • Experience working with a wide range of issues students’ families face (e.g. domestic violence, drug abuse)
  • Ability to effectively communicate with people from diverse backgrounds
  • An empathetic and trustworthy personality
  • A Master Social Worker (MSW) certification is required
  • Master's Degree in Social Work or Psychology

Benefits

  • Sign-on bonus
  • 80k-100k per year
  • Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
  • Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
  • Insurance provided
  • Wellness Resources
  • Training & Development