School Social Worker

About the role

BASIS Phoenix South is seeking a School Social Worker to join our team. Our Phoenix South campus is a Title I School, meaning we serve a high percentage of students from low-income families. We provide additional funds and support from government agencies to help ensure all students have the opportunity to succeed.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and small group counseling services to students experiencing social, emotional, behavioral, or mental health challenges.
• Conduct assessments and screenings to identify student needs and develop appropriate intervention strategies.
• Serve as a member of the School Safety Program Team (SSPT), collaborating with school leadership and staff to review safety data, identify trends, and implement prevention and intervention strategies.
• Provide crisis intervention and support in situations involving student behavioral or mental health concerns.
• Support school-wide prevention efforts designed to improve school climate, student engagement, and student safety.
• Collaborate with administrators, teachers, and families to develop and implement student support plans.
• Connect students and families with community-based resources, behavioral health services, and social support programs when appropriate.
• Affirmatively assist with threat assessment, behavioral intervention planning, and early identification of students who may require additional support.
• Maintain documentation in accordance with school policies and federal and state privacy requirements, including FERPA.
• Participate in professional development, safety training, and staff meetings related to student mental health, school safety, and prevention strategies.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Social Work from an accredited university.
• Meet the Arizona Department of Education requirements for School Social Worker (PreK-12) certification.
• Experience working with children or adolescents in school, clinical, or community settings preferred.
• Knowledge of school-based mental health services, crisis response, and behavioral intervention practices.

Qualifications

• Bilingual in Spanish is preferred.

Skills

• Ability to observe, assess, and document student social, emotional, and behavioral needs.
• Ability to effectively communicate with students, families, staff, and community partners regarding student support services.
• Knowledge of school-based mental health practices, prevention strategies, and positive school climate initiatives.
• Ability to collaborate with administrators, teachers, counselors, and external service providers to support student well-being.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws including FERPA, civil rights protections, and student confidentiality requirements.
• Ability to assess student needs and develop appropriate intervention and support plans.
• Skill in maintaining accurate and confidential student records.
• Ability to respond effectively to crisis situations involving student safety or mental health concerns.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed practices, crisis intervention techniques, and behavioral support strategies.
• Ability to analyze student support data to identify trends and inform prevention and intervention strategies.

Benefits

BASIS Ed offers a comprehensive benefits package including employer-paid medical and dental insurance, vision insurance, PTO, ability to add dependents, 401K with partial match that grows over time, Employee Assistance Program, childcare savings opportunity (KinderCare tuition discount), and more.

Pay

Salary for this position is competitive and dependent on education and experience.

Schedule

The schedule for this position is typically full-time.