Clinical School Social Worker - Prevention and Intervention

Fresno Unified School District • Fresno, CA

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About The Position

Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, the Clinical School Social Worker promotes identification of students with behavioral and social-emotional concerns and provides evidence-based education, behavior, mental health services, and counseling supports. The role includes direct and indirect services and case management functions to identify, assess, and counsel diverse students and families. The position supports student achievement by operating an assigned area effectively, developing service plans, providing interventions, and participating in programs aimed at improving student achievement. Its goal is to provide mental health, social-emotional, and counseling support to students and families to promote well-being and success, help students stay in school, and keep them on track to graduate.

Applicants must complete an online management application and attach a cover letter, resume, most recent evaluation, transcripts and credentials when required, and two current letters of support by the closing date. The district requires use of its mandatory Letter of Support form. Applicants are responsible for attaching the required documents; failure to provide them prevents advancement in the hiring process. Letters of support are valid for two years.

Requirements

• Pupil Personnel Services Credential in School Social Work.
• A valid California license as a Clinical Social Worker issued by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences, or immediate registration as an Associate Clinical Social Worker upon date of hire.
• Remain in good standing with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences and obtain licensure within five years.
• Provide verification of Associate Clinical Social Worker registration within 45 days of hire.
• Submit verification of supervised experience for years one through three annually by July 1 for the previous year's hours and tier, in accordance with the Board of Behavioral Sciences.
• Register for and pass the examinations required by the Board of Behavioral Sciences and obtain the LCSW license no later than completion of year five.
• Valid California driver's license.
• Submit a completed online management application, cover letter, resume, most recent evaluation, required transcripts and credentials, and two current letters of support by the closing date.

Nice To Haves

• Pupil Personnel Services Credential in School Counseling.

Responsibilities

• Promote the identification of students with behavioral and social-emotional concerns.
• Provide evidence-based education, behavior, mental health services, and counseling supports.
• Provide direct and indirect services, including case management to identify, assess, and counsel diverse students and families.
• Develop service plans and provide interventions as needed.
• Operate an assigned area effectively to support improved student achievement.
• Participate in developing programs aimed at student achievement.
• Provide mental health, social-emotional, and counseling support to students and families to promote well-being, school attendance, and progress toward graduation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed