School Social Worker LSW

Interim HealthCare - Blakely, PA•Scranton, PA

17d•$0 - $55•Onsite

About The Position

Interim Healthcare of NEPA is seeking a School Social Worker LSW, experienced in pediatrics, to work in select Lackawanna County School Districts. School Social Workers LSW are trained mental health professionals who can assist with mental health concerns, behavioral concerns, positive behavioral support, academic, and classroom support, consultation with teachers, parents, and administrators as well as provide individual and group counseling/therapy.

Requirements

Licensed Social Worker (LSW) through the state of Pennsylvania; required
Master’s degree in Social Work; required
Willing to undergo pre-employment screenings

Nice To Haves

PK-12 School Social Worker Educational Specialist certificate; preferred

Responsibilities

Conduct assessments of student functioning, developmental history, family and community structure, interpersonal relationships, adaptive behavior, and cultural factors that may influence learning.
Use student, family, school, and community assessment to develop appropriate interventions to improve student learning.
Develop intervention plans consistent with School Social Worker guidelines to meet student needs, strengths, social and cognitive functioning, and cultural experiences.
Assist in the planning of therapeutic, remedial, and behavioral modification activities provided by the educational agency.
Provide crisis and emergency assistance including support to students in need and participation in threat assessment and related initiatives.
Provide direct interventions to students, including individual and group therapy, counseling, and educational and informational programs.
Consult and collaborate with educational agency personnel, parents, and community resources in areas that impact student learning (e.g., mental health, behavior management, school safety, diversity, crisis management, bullying prevention, child abuse, and neglect).