School Social Worker (LCSW)

5280 High School • Denver, CO

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About The Position

5280 Recovery High School is Colorado's only recovery high school, serving youth in recovery from addiction. As a public charter school authorized by Denver Public Schools, it offers a high-quality learning environment within a substance-free community. The school serves approximately 100 students and has a strong, collaborative staff and student community. 5280 High School is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment and advancement opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, disability, marital status, medical condition, or any other protected classification.

5280 High School is seeking a dedicated, collaborative, and trauma-informed Social Worker to provide mental health support within its recovery high school community. The school serves students struggling with substance misuse, eating disorders, mental health disorders, and other self-destructive behaviors. Students in recovery, particularly those with primary mental health concerns, require additional assistance with emotional regulation, coping skills, safety, and crisis management. The ideal candidate will align with the school's mission to prioritize relationships and student well-being, working closely with the Recovery Team, special education team, and general education teachers to support all students.

Requirements

• Strong commitment to the mission and vision of 5280 High School
• Hold a CDE endorsement in School Social Work
• Hold their Colorado Clinical Social Work license
• Have a strong demonstration of success in working with diverse populations
• Exhibit a growth mindset in the academic, social and behavioral success in all students
• Be patient, flexible and empathetic when working with students, families and colleagues
• Embrace diversity and inclusion
• Experience administering a variety of formal social and emotional evaluations
• Be passionate, creative and collaborative
• Value divergent thinking and a student-centered approach to education
• Background check and fingerprinting clearance

Responsibilities

• Evaluating students to determine their needs and the support options that can help them
• Document services and interventions provided
• Referring students to community resources to help their specific situations
• Collaborating with other care providers to coordinate services
• Monitoring students mental health and overall well being
• Maintaining records of treatments and services
• Providing talk therapy
• Responding to crisis situations
• Participate in the appropriate meetings such as MTSS and service plan meetings

What This Job Offers

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