Licensed Social Worker

About the role

As a Licensed Social Worker at New Story Schools, you will provide counseling, case management, and crisis support to help students navigate behavioral, academic, personal, and social challenges. You’ll build meaningful relationships with students and families, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and provide individualized support that helps students make progress toward their goals.

At New Story Schools, we serve students ages 5–21 with autism and emotional, behavioral, and developmental challenges. Guided by individualized learning, therapeutic integration, and collaboration, we empower students to grow and prepare for meaningful adult lives. Join our team and help students write their new story.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group counseling, case management, crisis intervention, and individualized support based on student needs and goals
• Support student intake, goal setting, progress reviews, transition and discharge planning, and ongoing communication with families and school partners
• Maintain timely, accurate documentation of counseling services, student progress, interventions, communications, and required reports
• Collaborate with educational and clinical teams to address attendance, academics, behavior, social-emotional development, and transition needs
• Respond to behavioral and mental health needs using appropriate de-escalation, crisis-response, referral, and safety procedures while maintaining a structured, supportive environment

Requirements

• Active Licensed Social Worker (LSW) credential
• Experience providing counseling or related services to children or adolescents
• Knowledge of education regulations, behavior modification techniques, and mental health services and supports
• Strong communication, problem-solving, organizational, and relationship-building skills
• Ability to complete required professional training and maintain applicable licensure and certifications

Benefits

• Paid time off and extra paid school breaks (for select roles), plus paid holidays
• Wellness perks including gym discounts, mindfulness apps, and prescription savings
• Tuition reimbursement, career development programs, and leadership training
• 401(k) retirement savings with a 4% company match and immediate vesting
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Free Employee Assistance Program with confidential counseling, life coaching, and mental health resources
• Life insurance, disability coverage, and Health Savings Account (HSA) contributions at no cost to you