Lead School Social Worker

About the Role

This position provides direct clinical services to clients within Agency policies and programs while supporting overall departmental functioning.

Responsibilities

• Complete all duties outlined for a school social worker with a 30% reduced student caseload.
• Co-lead quarterly Utilization Review.
• Develop an increased leadership role in both clinical and classroom teams by providing consultation and a therapeutic lens.
• Assist with school-wide training focused on clinical topics and/or best practices.
• Coordinate and support Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) services in line with student needs and restorative practices.
• Assist with administrative tasks related to running the department, such as maintaining documents, creating systems, and planning meetings.
• Support clinical staff in IEP preparation, goal evaluation, and other school procedures for collecting IEP data.
• Co-plan and lead group supervision for clinical staff.
• Coach and mentor clinical staff on clinical interventions and provide consultation when the Director is unavailable.
• Consult with the Director on assignment of new and transfer cases to clinical staff.
• Provide consultation for the intake process, including reviewing referrals and recommending case assignments and class placement.
• Participate in the hiring process for new clinicians.
• Assist the Director in implementing professional growth initiatives and team management for assigned clinicians.
• Maintain certification for CPI with Advanced Skills, Ukeru, and Collaborative Problem Solving.
• Use Advanced CPI methods to manually restrain students/clients (ages 5 to 22) who pose a danger to themselves or others, including physical interventions such as taking a resident from a standing position to the floor, deflecting blows, and clearing spaces for safety.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• A master’s degree in social work from an accredited institution (verified via official certified transcripts).
• Clinical LCSW State license.
• Supervisory recommendation for internal candidates.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain requirements for direct service productivity and documentation.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule for school events and trainings.

Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

Preferred Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience in a school setting with direct clinical practice.
• Supervisory or administrative experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Benefits

• Paid time off, including vacation days, sick days, federal holidays, and Jewish holidays (varies by position).
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with base contribution and match.
• Additional health and wellness benefits.
• Financial benefits and professional training.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• 6 weeks of paid parental leave.

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.