Licensed School Social Worker

Job Summary:

• Liaison with students, parents, school staff, and community agencies
• Analyzes and interprets information for recommendations regarding needs and services
• Participates in Child Study Teams
• Collaborates with classroom teachers identifying special needs services for youth
• Provides social work services to students and parents
• Participates as a resource person for in-service training and planning
• Participates in the Individual Education Plan (IEP) process as required
• Makes referral to public or private agencies with appropriate follow-up
• Provides therapeutic & rehabilitative mental health services in conjunction with students on IEPs
• Completes mental health assessments for special education students

Qualifications:

• Must hold appropriate Minnesota teaching license as a Licensed School Social Worker (licensed by the Board of Social Work and the Minnesota Board of Teaching)
• Previous experience preferred
• Possess excellent oral, written and interpersonal skills
• Candidates preferred to have one of the following:
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work from an accredited college / university and completed 2000 hours of supervised clinical experience delivering clinical services to treat mental illness or children with emotional disturbances
  • Enrolled in a Social Work Master’s program from an accredited college / university
  • Have an MSW from an accredited college/university
  • LICSW (Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker)