Lead – Social Worker (Middle Schools) (Internal Only) (SY26-27)

Chelsea Public Schools•Chelsea, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is for a Lead Social Worker focusing on Middle Schools, specifically for the SY26-27 school year. It is an internal-only position. The lead social worker will serve as a liaison between the Coordinator of Social Work Services and grade-level social workers, providing clinical consultation, supervising new staff, and coordinating services. Responsibilities extend beyond the regular school day/school year.

Requirements

Experienced and licensed social worker.
Strong clinical skills and experience.
Ability to communicate effectively with social workers, administration, and community-based providers.
Ability to lead and facilitate meetings of content area.
Hold an independent license through the Commonwealth of Massachusetts (LMHC, LICSW preferred).

Responsibilities

Act as a liaison between the Coordinator of Social Work Services and grade level social workers.
Provide clinical consultation with grade level social workers.
Supervise new social work staff.
Coordinate internships/field placements when applicable.
Coordinate school-based services with CBO’s when applicable.
Participate in PLCs with Coordinator of Social Work Services and other social work leads.
Facilitate clinical meetings with grade level social workers including the analysis of data.
Plan, facilitate, and/or participate in PLCs, faculty meetings, PD, Chelsea Professional Learning Academies and new teacher orientation as needed.
Responsibilities extend beyond the regular school day/school year.