School Based Social Worker (LSW)

School-based Social Worker, LSW - Kansas City Schools

Compensation: $50,000-$55,000 

School-Based Social Workers with National Youth Advocate Program will provide mental and behavioral health assessments, develop treatment plans, facilitate individual and/or group counseling to students and provide case management services to students in the program.  When school is not in session during extended breaks and summer months, you will maintain your caseload and continue to provide services to your students by meeting with them in the community. 

• Generous Time off: 22 Days of Paid Time Off + 11 Paid Holidays, Half Day Friday’s during the summer!
• Health and Wellness: Comprehensive healthcare packages for you and your family; Paid Parental leave
• Professional Growth: CEU’s, ongoing training/education, student loan repayment program, and supervision hours
• And So Much More: 401K and 401K Matching flexible hours, mileage reimbursement, phone allowance

Responsibilities

• Provides appropriate individual, group, and family mental health services, and other evidence based clinical services as required.  
• Coordinates and monitors clinical services for the youth and family in the community, including mental health, special educational services, medication management, and psychological services.  
• Regularly reviews and modifies youth-based plans.  
• Establishes and maintains strong relationship with youth, school staff & partners, parents and families of origin.  
• Assists in  stabilization efforts with youth consistent with the youth’s case plan.  
• Provides safety assessment, crisis response, and behavioral stabilization services as required.  

Minimum Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or comparable Human Services field from an accredited institution. 
• A valid professional license (LSW) in Ohio.
• 2 years' of work experience working in direct service with youth and families.
• A willingness to work flexible and non-traditional hours as needed. 
• Proficient use of desktop and laptop computers, smart phones and tablets, printers, fax machines and photocopiers as well as software including word processing, spreadsheet and database programs 

Driving and Vehicle Requirements

• Valid Driver’S License

• Reliable Personal Transportation

• Good Driving Record

• Minimum automobile insurance coverage of $100,000/$300,000 bodily injury liability

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