Social Worker

SOCIAL WORKER/ Mental Health Specialist

• Fully Paid Single Insurance

• Discretionary/Sick Days

Social Worker

Requires a Master's in Social Work (MSW) and a current Montana License (LCSW) Licensed Clinical Social Worker.  (LCPC does not qualify.)

QUALIFICATIONS:  

• Masters level Social Worker, current Montana LCSW preferred

• Masters degree from an accredited school of Social Work

• Successful and appropriate clinical social work experience

REPORTS TO: Director of Special Services

PROVIDES SERVICES TO:

• Students

• Families

• Teachers

JOB GOAL: To enhance student functioning and achievement within the school setting.  Interventions may include individual and/or group therapy; family therapy and/or education; consultation to school personnel; and being a liaison among home, school, outside agencies and community resources.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES (may include but not limited to the following):

• Provides direct services to students – individual therapy.

• Facilitates group services to students – educational and/or group therapy.

• Provides direct services to parents – educational and/or family therapy.

• Acts as a liaison for students and families to community resources and/or agencies.

• Provides consultation to school personnel.

• Observes in the classroom.

• Assists in crisis situations.

• Acts as a liaison for students and families to community resources and/or agencies.

• Assists in the development and implementation of behavioral intervention plans.

• Advocates for students and is an active member in the IEP/CST processes.

• Assists in the organization and implementation of special programs.

• Provides family assessments/developmental history/written reports.

• Maintains accurate records documenting student services, including Medicaid billing as appropriate.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:  The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, and hear.  The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.