School Year 26/27 Clinician (Social Worker)

Lynn Public Schools • Lynn, MA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The School Social Worker/Clinician (SSW/C) supports students’ academic and social and emotional learning and achievement. Ongoing support and intervention are provided via a multi-tiered system of support model and includes services that strengthen home, school and community partnerships and addresses barriers to learning and achievement. The School Social Worker/Clinician contributes to the school’s development of a healthy, safe, and caring environment for children and adults. The SSW/clinician provides this essential support for academic learning by designing and implementing effective prevention and intervention strategies that are informed by an understanding of the social/emotional development of students and the influences of school, family, community and cultural differences on student success.

Requirements

• Valid license from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education in School Social Worker/School Adjustment Counselor, All Levels
• Master's degree in Social Work or Master's degree in related counseling field
• LICSW, LCSW or LMHC licensure

Nice To Haves

• Experience in an urban district preferred

Responsibilities

• Provides assessment and evaluation to identify student, family and school needs that impact learning
• Provides prevention and intervention services to all students referred
• Provides counseling services to address targeted issues impacting school success
• Participates in the school-based Wellness Team to identify and overcome potential barriers impacting regular attendance
• Assists the safety of students by providing crisis intervention and triage support
• Promotes consultation and collaboration with school, family and community providers to support all students
• Advocates for appropriate family support services and family engagement resources
• Supports and provides leadership for Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) initiatives
• Participates in professional development activities to strengthen clinical best practices
• Maintains accountability and confidentiality in communication and documentation
• Utilizes a holistic, whole-child approach in working with students and families
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Superintendent/Deputy Superintendent, Executive Director of Social Emotional Learning/Assistant Director of Social-Emotional Leaning

Benefits

• Comprehensive and competitive health and dental benefits; Harvard Pilgrim PPO/HMO, Altus Dental High/Low, Life Insurance.
• Voluntary benefits including Flexible Spending Plan (FSA), Short Term Disability and Long-Term Disability are also available.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level