Social Worker (Clinical) - 1.0 FTE

Description

POSITION : Full-time, 1.0 FTE Social Worker Clinical (Mental Health in SpEd-Third Party Billing) position available for the 2026-2027 school year.

WORK CALENDAR:

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2026-2027 REA Calendar

QUALIFICATIONS: Current Minnesota PELSB license in appropriate area preferred and/or required: K-12 Social Worker

Applicant must also hold a license with the Minnesota Board of Social Work.

RPS makes an effort to hire teachers with a full standard license in the assigned subject and/or grade level.

SALARY: Prorated based upon hire date.

Based on level of education and full years of licensed teaching experience.

Click link below to review the 2025-2027 REA Contract containing salary schedule.

REA Contract 2025-2027

If you have questions regarding the position, contact the Director of Student Wellbeing, Koni Grimsrud.

If you have questions regarding a job posting, contact the Office of Human Resources @ View phone number on click.appcast.io or email View email address on click.appcast.io.

POSITION PURPOSE:

The Clinical Social Worker supports the implementation of Medical Assistance-Special Education (MA-SPED) third party billing by providing clinical supervision, training, and systems support to school-based mental health providers. This position ensures compliance with state requirements, supports staff in documentation and billing practices, and strengthens district systems for school-based mental health services while facilitating the transition from Children's Therapeutic Support Services (CTSS) to MA-SPED billing.

This position does not carry a traditional student caseload and instead focuses on clinical supervision, training, and systems support for school-based mental health providers across the district.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide clinical treatment supervision for school social workers and other mental health providers who require supervision in order to provide and bill for school-based mental health services.
• Provide clinical oversight and consultation for staff holding Licensed Social Worker (LSW) licensure and, when appropriate, Licensed Graduate Social Worker (LGSW) licensure.
• Complete required clinical components of the Summary and Recommendation (S&R) process to determine medical necessity for school-based mental health services under MA-SPED billing guidelines.
• Review clinical information and documentation and provide required recommendations to support compliant billing for services delivered under the supervision of a qualified Mental Health Professional.
• Provide training and professional development to school-based mental health staff regarding MA-SPED billing requirements, documentation standards, and service delivery expectations.
• Provide ongoing coaching and technical assistance related to special education documentation systems, required forms, and billing procedures.
• Review service documentation to ensure compliance with state and federal MA-SPED billing requirements and follow up with staff regarding required documentation.
• Support the district's transition from Children's Therapeutic Support Services (CTSS) to MA-SPED billing.
• Serve as a liaison with district departments and state agencies regarding MA-SPED billing guidance and regulatory updates.
• Monitor implementation of billing practices, identify system barriers, and provide recommendations to improve district processes.
• Collaborate with district leadership to strengthen systems supporting school-based mental health services.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) in the State of Minnesota
• Licensed through the Minnesota Board of Social Work
• Holds or eligible for Minnesota Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board (PELSB) School Social Worker License
• Must meet qualifications under Minnesota statute to serve as a Mental Health Professional eligible to provide treatment supervision and determine medical necessity for school-based mental health services
• Experience providing school-based mental health services
• Knowledge of special education processes and documentation requirements
• Knowledge of Medical Assistance / Medicaid billing requirements for school-based services
• Strong communication, training, and collaboration skills

PREFFERED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience with MA-SPED or Medicaid billing in schools
• Experience providing clinical supervision to mental health professionals
• Experience supporting systems implementation or program development

Commitment to Equity:

Rochester Public Schools is committed to diversifying its workforce to better reflect the community we serve. We believe the practices used in recruiting, interviewing, hiring, supporting, and promoting staff must include and honor, at every level, those who represent the diverse identities of our schools and community.

Common and Shared Accountabilities for All Positions

Employees of the Rochester Public School District #535 are expected to support the goals, model and promote an environment that is respectful for all, and work collaboratively with other staff to focus on the needs of the learner. A quality, customer focus that conveys a welcome attitude, an adaptability to change, and a desire for continuous improvement is also expected of all employees. In addition, staff are to respect confidential matters, encourage a safe and secure environment throughout the schools, and be dependable and accountable employees.

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All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to protected characteristics such as race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability.

Benefits

Benefits available for teaching positions .5 FTE (Full Time Employment) and higher. Contact Employee Services @ View phone number on click.appcast.io for detailed benefits information. Please reference the exact job posting.

District employees are paid semi-monthly, on the 15th and last business day with annualized salary distributed over 12 months.