Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Social Worker Position

Salary: Commensurate with certification and experience based on the Unit I Wicomico County Salary Schedule. Includes benefits package. Hours: Full time 10-month position (190 contract days).

Qualifications:

• Current LMSW, LCSW, or LCSW-C license required. (Verification of license is required to be submitted with application)
• Thorough knowledge of the principles and methods of social work.
• Ability to interact effectively with students, parents, staff, and community agencies.
• Ability to serve as network facilitator linking families and community resources.
• Demonstrated skill in human relations and conflict resolution.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing using the English language when deemed necessary.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a program for all assigned students that will facilitate academic growth and social/emotional adjustments.
• Conduct clinical interviews, including clinical assessment, case conceptualization, and treatment plan formulation for students with a broad spectrum of psychological needs.
• Provide clinical and administrative case management, including direct contact with students and other providers.
• Plan and implement goals and objectives from the social/emotional curriculum selected and endorsed through the IEP process.
• Work cooperatively with other staff in the implementation of student IEPs.
• Organize and implement small group or individual counseling sessions with identified students.
• Provide de-escalation and crisis intervention strategies with students as needed.
• Communicate with administrators, teachers, counselors, school psychologists, and others as needed on effectiveness of the IEP along with academic achievement.
• Other related duties as assigned.