School-Based Licensed Social Worker (Lsw)

PRO Companies is a dynamic organization that employs professionals across diverse positions within their human services and health and wellness divisions. With a strong presence across various counties in Pennsylvania, PRO Companies is committed to making a positive impact on individuals and communities.

Our school division, PRO Pediatric Services, supports students from Early Intervention age, up to grade 12 within school districts, charter schools, and intermediate units. PRO Pediatric Services is currently seeking Licensed Social Workers (LSW) to provide services at a local school district in Pittston, PA.

To learn more about our divisions, please visit our website: www.procompanies.org

Job Details:

• Full-time position, M-F during normal school day hours
• We are looking for social workers to begin at the start of the 2024-2025 school year

Why join our team?

Partnering with PRO offers a unique opportunity to build a flexible and fulfilling career. You will be part of a dynamic team dedicated to making a positive impact on the well-being of individuals and communities. We pride ourselves in providing our employees:

• Flexible and manageable schedules built around your individual needs
• Collaboration within a small, dynamic team across various programs
• Ability to develop skills and create programs/trainings within an area of interest
• Pathways for career advancement
• Professional mentorship, training, team building, and networking opportunities
• Enjoyable, supportive, and positive company culture!

Compensation and Benefits:

• We offer both W2 and 1099 Independent Contract positions
• Competitive compensation based on education and experience
• Excellent benefits package for full-time employees including health insurance, vision, dental, 401k with 3% matching
• Paid Time Off along with paid holidays
• Cell phone and mileage reimbursement

Job Description:

Our highly trained staff are agile, adapting to the ever-changing mental health needs of educational youth. Playing a key role in supporting students with behavioral, social-emotional or mental health concerns, our mental health clinicians work closely with multidisciplinary teams to:

• Support students in advancing their academic, personal, and social functioning
• Conduct biopsychosocial assessments to assess client and family dynamics, determine diagnosis, and make recommendations for group and/or individual treatment.
• Work with a multidisciplinary team to develop measurable treatment goals and promote understanding of interpersonal dynamics.
• Hold meetings with parents and students to discuss challenges that affect performance, behavior, and socialization while developing strategies to achieve goals.
• Provide information/referral services to clients and families to ensure receipt of quality and appropriate services/resources.
• Utilize treatment plans and outcome measures to track and adjust the course of therapy.
• Complete all training and actively participate in required supervision in accordance with program and agency guidelines.
• Provide support to clients and families in management of crises as they arise by adhering to agency protocols.
• Assist school in developing and implementing SEL programs for students in addition to providing support and professional development trainings for staff and families
• Provide related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Social Work
• Pennsylvania Social Work License
• Must have at least 3 years of experience treating children and/or adolescents with significant behavioral and emotional challenges.
• Must have demonstrated documentation of evidence-based practices (e.g., CBT, DBT, etc.)
• Must be comfortable using a computer
• Must be able to complete clinical documentation to school district standards.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants are considered for this position without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, parental status, veteran or military status, unfavorable military discharge, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.