Middle School Counselor/School Social Worker

Arlington Public Schools • Arlington, MA

17h

About The Position

The vision of the Arlington Public Schools is to be an equitable educational community where all learners feel a sense of belonging, experience growth and joy, and are empowered to shape their own futures and contribute to a better world. ARLINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS Arlington, MA 02476 JOB DESCRIPTION POSITION: Middle School Counselor/School Social Worker School counselors work as a team to coordinate and deliver multi-tiered systems of social emotional and mental health supports and interventions.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Social Work, School Psychology, School Counseling, or related field
• LICSW/LCSW, LMHC or related clinical licensure preferred
• School Social Worker/Adjustment Counselor/School Counselor DESE license
• Experience working with middle school students on social, emotional, mental and behavioral health issues
• Experience working in a therapeutic and/or school setting
• Experience delivering special education services
• Experience with data collection and reporting
• Ability to support improved academic achievement for targeted students

Nice To Haves

• LICSW/LCSW, LMHC or related clinical licensure preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group counseling with identified general education and special education students
• Deliver schoolwide counseling initiatives and curriculum that support student social emotional learning
• Support administration of mental health and social emotional learning screeners
• Consultation with staff including coaching and professional development on social/emotional/behavioral needs and interventions with students
• Provide family/caregiver outreach and support
• Provide clinical crisis intervention, including assessment and facilitation of hospitalizations when necessary
• Participation in student IEP/Team Meetings
• Case management responsibilities with collateral contacts and partnering community and state agencies
• Other duties as assigned by the SEL Director, School Principal, and Special Education Coordinator

What This Job Offers

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