Public School Of North Carolina Waynesville , NC 28785
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Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Direct Services with Students:
The Licensed Clinical Social Worker employs appropriate clinical interventions in situations impacting the student's access to education.
School Social Workers:
Conduct clinical assessment of student needs
Formulate clinical diagnosis and develop treatment plans
Provide individual therapy utilizing evidence- based practices
Conduct risk assessments
Promote regular school attendance
Conduct home visits
Promote safe, caring, and drug free schools
Empowerment of/advocacy for students
Provide culturally competent services
Provide appropriate services for homeless students
Facilitate group counseling to include self-esteem, anger management, impulse control, social skills and substance abuse prevention.
Provide crisis intervention services
Participate in the evaluation of special education placements
Participate in the development of behavioral modification plans
Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBA), and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP)
Participate on IEP and 504 teams
Write counseling goals/objectives for IEPs
Provide short/long-term case management services to individual students
Referrals to community agencies
Coordination of services with community agencies
Coordination of services with other disciplines within the school
Participate in transition and discharge planning for students
Report suspected child abuse/neglect
Other duties as assigned by supervisor and/or EC Director
Direct Services with Families/Communities:
The Licensed Clinical Social Worker employs appropriate clinical interventions to assure students' positive academic and social outcomes.
School Social Workers:
Conduct family needs assessments
Provide family and group therapy as detailed in client's treatment plan.
Promote parental involvement in the schools
Promote parental involvement in school conferences
Promote parental responsibility for regular school attendance
Conduct home visits
Conduct family needs assessments
Promote safe, caring, and drug free schools
Empowerment of/advocacy for families
Provide culturally competent services
Provide appropriate services/referrals for families
Provide crisis intervention services
Refer to community agencies
Facilitate parent groups
Provide parenting groups
Substance abuse awareness
Clinical services for IEP/504 students
Child abuse prevention
Collaborate with community agencies
Collaborate with support personnel within the school
Participate in case conferences with other school specialists
Participate in the identification and resolution of school-wide/community needs
Interpret the Licensed Clinical Social Worker role to the community
Serve as a liaison between the school/family/community
Participate in referrals and case management of students/families involved in the court system
Serve on school-based committee meetings
Serve on community interagency teams and other task force teams relevant to School Social Work and Behavioral Health.
Serve on the school Crisis Team to promote a safe school environment
Promote a safe, caring, and drug free school environment
Professional Practice, Development and Management:
The Licensed Clinical Social Worker shows evidence of professional growth, development and management and adheres to a professional code of ethics.
The Licensed Clinical Social Workers:
Adhere to the values and ethics of the social work profession and use the NASW Standards for School Social Work Services and Code of Ethics as guides in decision-making, model professional behaviors that contribute to addressing the needs of students, families, and the school community. When necessary and appropriate, actively seek the supervision of a school social work supervisor or another School Social Work professional.
Demonstrates an understanding of DSM IV and evidence based/informed treatment modalities.
Keep abreast of current community resources and determine how these resources may be beneficial to the student, her/his family, and the family's involvement in the academic process
Understand, and practice in accordance with, federal, state, and local laws, statutes, and/or policies that relate to students and families; such as, child protection/child abuse, special education, attendance, education rights and privacy and professional licensing board.
Consult with school personnel to encourage compliance with laws, statutes, and policies
Assume responsibility for her/his own continued professional development
With support from the LEA, maintain professional materials for professional growth and development; including periodicals, books, and software
Practice professional renewal through a variety of means; such as, attending regional and national conferences, participating in professional organizations, and remaining abreast of current research and literature
Expand and exchange knowledge through consultation with coordinators, specialists, psychologists, counselors, and other colleagues
Contribute to the development of the profession by educating and supervising social work interns
Evaluate, interpret, and perform research with specific application to student, family, and community issues
Develop and maintain skills that increase the social worker's initiative and effectiveness in working in school settings
Manage time based on school social worker-to-student ratios; advocate for worker-to-student ratios consistent with those developed by the National Council of State Consultants for School Social Work Services
Maintain accurate and appropriate case records and documentation
Maintain a statistical, demographic breakdown of current caseload
Additional Duties
Performs other related tasks as assigned by the EC Director and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.
Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.
Equipment
Uses standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copy and fax machines, and telephone.
Travel Requirements
Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.
Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards
Works in standard office and school building environments.
FLSA Status: Exempt
Qualifications Profile
Certification/License: NC License Area (006) School Social Worker.
Applicable State Licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
Education
Bachelors from an accredited college or university in education discipline applicable to teaching assignment.
Masters' Degree in Social Work.
Experience
Successful prior experience as a Social Worker preferred.
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