School Social Worker LCSW

Description

Seeking School Social Worker, LCSW 

Full-time, throughout the school year, Paid summers off

Compensation starting at $55,000 - $60,000/yr depending on relevant experience

 

School Based Mental Health team is looking for a School Social Worker to provide social work and counseling services to our contracts

 

This role is responsible for delivery of individual and group counseling. Responsible for advocating, coordinating and providing resources for emotional, mental and physical needs of students in assigned district. Demonstrates the ability to work in collaboration with district personnel to provide social work services to identified populations. Demonstrate the skills, knowledge, and ability to understand, implement, as well as impact regulatory guidelines and professional standards. Provides prevention, case management and consultation services to individuals in schools. All services are family focused and are provided in the office, schools, home or other community settings.   This is done in accordance with the Agency’s Vision, Mission and Values.

 

 

In addition to a competitive salary, Devereux provides a comprehensive health and welfare program to eligible full-time employees, family members and domestic partners. Eligible employees are eligible to start benefits after 30 days of employment. In addition, we offer:

 

• Medical (including telemedicine via phone, web, app), dental, prescription drug, preventative care, and mental health services.
• Student loan debt assistance, tuition reimbursement and continuing education assistance
• Growth and Development across service lines
• Generous time-off
• 403(b) retirement plan with matching benefit.
• Life and accident coverage

 

Devereux Pennsylvania’s School-based Mental Health Services provides resources, education and support to children – and their families – who are living with emotional, behavioral and cognitive differences. Our School-Based Clinicians respond to the mental health needs of students within a school district, as identified by district personnel.

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Qualifications

• Valid drivers license and reliable vehicle for work travel
• Master’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy or other related Human Services discipline 
• LCSW
• Minimum of two years verified paid experience providing mental health treatment required

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Significant amounts of walking, sitting, and standing. Some lifting and/or managing resistance required related to applying physical intervention techniques – upwards of 75-100 lbs. or more. Some repetitive wrist/hand movements, normal hearing and vision. Occasional use of computers and office equipment. Occasional driving of Devereux vehicles for business purposes.  Ability to meet 100% mastery of Safe and Positive Approaches (S&PA) techniques. 

 

Devereux has a zero-tolerance policy for abuse and maintains policies and procedures to systematically reduce the risk of abuse to occur in our organization. Devereux fosters a culture of reporting abuse, and will cooperate with the authorities to the fullest extent possible.

Company Overview

Company Overview 

Devereux is one of the nation’s largest nonprofit organizations, providing services, insight and leadership in the evolving field of behavioral healthcare. Founded in 1912, Devereux operates a comprehensive national network of clinical, therapeutic, educational and employment programs that positively impact the lives of 10,000+ children, adults – and their families – every year.    

 

Our Mission: Devereux changes lives – by unlocking and nurturing human potential for people living with emotional, behavioral or cognitive differences.    

With nearly 6,500 employees working in programs across the country, Devereux is a trusted partner for families, schools and communities, serving individuals in the areas of autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, specialty mental health, education and foster care. 

 

Our Culture, Our Expectations  

At Devereux, Servant Leadership is embedded throughout our culture and every aspect of our organizational framework. Our mission-driven, people-first mindset is at the heart of the compassionate and high-quality programming we provide – every day – for the individuals and families we serve, and other key stakeholders. Devereux offers challenging and exciting work, and our team environment creates an empowering, positive and rewarding atmosphere. To be successful at Devereux, you will: put the needs of others first