School Social Worker

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Deliver both direct and indirect social work services to students and their families across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

• Provide Tier 2 and Tier 3 counseling services to support mild to moderate and at-risk student populations.

• Collaborate with school and IEP teams to create customized treatment plans and IEPs featuring measurable social work objectives.

• Share insights with staff regarding cultural, familial, and societal influences on student behavior, academic success, and overall well-being.

• Develop positive behavioral strategies and facilitate mental health and behavioral interventions.

• Monitor progress using Panorama and conduct psycho-educational evaluations as needed based on caseload demands.

• Offer guidance and support to parents to help ensure successful adjustment to school.

• Educate school staff on behavior management techniques and provide direct assistance as necessary.

⛳️ Requirements

• Current Clinical Social Worker license (LCSW) is required.

• Valid certification or license for K-12 School Social Work in Georgia (GA SSW) is necessary.

• At least one year of full-time, on-site school social work experience, excluding internships, is essential.

• Proven expertise across all domains of the National SSW Practice Model.

• Proficiency in Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) frameworks, counseling, and psycho-educational evaluations.

• Strong communication skills to effectively engage with diverse student populations, families, and school personnel.

• Preferred experience with telehealth services utilizing virtual meeting platforms.

• Familiarity with Panorama software for data collection, monitoring progress, and tracking surveys is required.

• Access to a private, secure workspace equipped with a reliable computer, webcam, and high-speed internet connection.

• Availability for full-time work (1.0 FTE) totaling 37.5 hours per week, aligned with standard Georgia school hours (EST).

• Completion of Parallel onboarding prior to the start date of the assignment.

• Proficiency in additional languages is a significant advantage.

🏝️ Benefits

• Onboarding stipend provided.

• Thoughtful matching of students and districts based on experience, licensure, and expertise.

• Access to templates, tools, and streamlined systems to minimize administrative tasks.

• Support for billing and operational documentation processes.

• Availability of standardized assessments, progress monitoring tools, and therapy resources.

• Opportunities for providers to contribute input in shaping programs.

• A clinical community fostered through office hours and provider meetings.

• Complimentary continuing education opportunities available throughout the academic year.