Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) - Seattle WA + Bonus

Job Title Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) – Seattle, WA – $93K–$103K + $6K Bonus Location Seattle, WA Employment Type W-2 Salaried or 1099 Contractor Schedule School-year calendar, paid over 10 months. School holidays off, equaling 30+ days off annually. Start Date School Year 2026–27 Salary W-2: $93,000 to $103,000; 1099: $69 to $85 per hour. Licensure Active LCSW or LICSW licensure in Washington in good standing. Out-of-State Applicants Applicants relocating to WA or licensed in another state are welcome; Washington licensure transfer must be initiated prior to start date. Responsibilities Deliver school-based mental health services to K-12 students with social-emotional and behavioral challenges. Provide individual and group counseling; deliver services aligned to IEP goals and evidence-based frameworks (CBT, DBT, trauma‑informed care, motivational interviewing). Conduct psychosocial assessments, contribute to eligibility determinations, and provide crisis intervention and de‑escalation support (including safety planning). Support Tier 1, 2, and 3 MTSS intervention frameworks. Develop individualized IEP goals targeting social‑emotional skills, behavioral regulation, and functional access to education. Participate in IEP meetings, 504 reviews, and student support team meetings. Maintain timely and accurate documentation (session notes, progress toward IEP goals, assessment reports) in compliance with FERPA and HIPAA. Conduct re‑evaluations per IDEA timelines. Partner with special education teachers, school psychologists, SLPs, OTs, PTs, administrators, and families to coordinate student-centered care. Communicate regularly with families about progress, needs, and community referrals. Connect students and families to community mental health and social services resources. Serve as a resource to school staff on mental health, trauma, and behavioral supports. Qualifications Master's degree in Social Work from a CSWE-accredited program. Active LCSW or LICSW licensure in Washington in good standing. Knowledge of IDEA, the IEP process, and the educational model of mental health services. Strong clinical skills in assessment, individual therapy, crisis intervention, and case management. Preferred: 1+ year of school-based social work or school mental health experience. Experience with trauma-informed care frameworks and evidence-based modalities (CBT, DBT, motivational interviewing). Familiarity with RTI/MTSS and universal design for learning frameworks. Experience serving students with autism, emotional/behavioral disabilities, or complex trauma histories. Bilingual Spanish/English. Benefits & Compensation W-2 employees: medical, dental, and vision insurance (100% premium coverage), 401(k) with up to 5% match, malpractice and professional liability insurance, paid time off (30+ days), PTO and sick days, Washington LCSW fee reimbursement. 1099 contractors: competitive hourly rate with professional supports. Sign‑on bonus up to $6,000 (distributed over first 6 months). Longevity bonus up to $4,000 after first full school year; grows each year. CEU stipend up to $2,000 after five years. Performance bonus up to $3,000 annually. Equal Opportunity Employer Thrive Therapies Group is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We respond to every application within 24 hours. Contact Email: View email address on click.appcast.io Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr