Social Worker - Substance Abuse Counselor -Massabesic High School

Position Type:
Guidance/Social Worker

Date Posted:
3/17/2026

Location:
Massabesic High School
REGIONAL SCHOOL UNIT NO. 57
Office of the Superintendent
Waterboro, Maine 04087

Position Title: School Social Worker / Substance Abuse Counselor

Reports To: Building Administration

Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Social Work
• Current LMSW, LCSW, or LCPC licensure (with expectation of progression to independent licensure, if applicable)
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal, organizational, and collaborative skills
• Ability to communicate effectively and work cooperatively with students, staff, families, and community partners

Position Summary:

The School Social Worker/Substance Abuse Counselor provides comprehensive social, emotional, behavioral, and substance use support services to students in grades PK 12. This position includes direct counseling, consultation, and collaboration with staff and families, as well as coordination with community agencies to support student success.

Performance Responsibilities:

• Provide individual and group counseling services to address students' social, emotional, behavioral, and substance-related needs
• Deliver classroom and small group instruction to support social-emotional learning and prevention programming
• Provide crisis intervention and support as needed
• Maintain confidentiality of student information in accordance with applicable laws and ethical standards
• Collaborate with families to promote understanding, engagement, and access to appropriate resources
• Consult and collaborate with teachers, educational technicians, administrators, and related service providers to support student success
• Participate in multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement intervention plans
• Assist in determining when referrals to outside agencies are appropriate and coordinate those referrals
• Serve as a liaison between the school and community agencies, including mental health and substance use service providers
• Conduct classroom observations to support student needs when appropriate
• Assist students with school adjustment and promote positive behavior and engagement
• Support staff in understanding the individual needs of students and families
• Interpret relevant evaluations or diagnoses to staff on a "need-to-know" basis
• Maintain accurate, confidential case records and documentation
• Participate in school-based committees (e.g., attendance teams, MTSS-B, student support teams)
• Provide casework services to students and families to reduce barriers to educational and social progress
• Support the implementation of best practices in social work, counseling, and prevention programming
• Adhere to professional ethical standards (e.g., NASW, ASCA)
• Perform additional duties as assigned by administration

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

The employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, climb stairs, bend, kneel, crouch, and perform other physical activities. The position may also require lifting, pushing, or pulling (approximately 25 75 pounds depending on student needs).

Terms of Employment:

Salary, work year, and working conditions will be established by the RSU 57 School Board.

Evaluation:

Performance will be evaluated in accordance with School Board policies and administrative procedures.

Disclaimer:

This job description outlines the general nature and responsibilities of the position and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties. Responsibilities may change as needed to meet the needs of the district.