Major Function: Assessment

• Completes clinical interviews during the admission screening process and supplemental student assessments of student needs in accordance with family and student rights.

• Completes risk assessments for crisis intervention as needed

• Uses screening tools and evaluation results to develop appropriate interventions for students and families.

• Develops short-term intervention plans consistent with evidence-based treatment, student’s needs, strengths, and their present levels of social and emotional functioning.

• Uses appropriate tools, observations, and interviews with school team members to evaluate progress with interventions and readiness for transition within a multi-tiered system of supports.

Major Function: Service Delivery

• Provides risk assessment, crisis intervention and response to students in need to ensure safety and facilitate access to emergency psychiatric services when needed.

• Facilitate group intervention with students on a weekly basis focused on skill development (e.g., coping skills, social skills, etc.) and transfer of skills with peers and the larger school community.

• Provide individual counseling services to students with intensive social and emotional challenges, utilizing evidence based brief treatment protocols.

• Timely submission of all clinical documentation, including communication logs, intervention plans, and individual and/or group therapy notes.

Major Function: Consultation

• Participates in school wide meetings (e.g., all staff meetings, child study team meetings, program specific meetings, etc.)

• Consults with vital stakeholders, including parents/guardians, education team members and community-based liaisons to support the empowerment and development of students and families.

• Consults with the school team on potential barriers to success including attendance, mental health impairments, delinquency, homelessness, and suspicion of child abuse or neglect.

• Facilitates interagency communication with community based mental health service providers

Major Function: Advocacy

• Promotes service to students and their families within the context of multicultural understanding and competence that enhances family engagement in the student’s learning process.

• Assists students and their families in gaining access to community-based resources and supports.

• Participates in school wide programming to promote a safe, healthy, caring school climate that fosters academic success.

Desired Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work from an accredited institution

• PA Licensed Social Worker or Licensed Clinical Social Worker

• Valid Act 34, Act 151 and Act 114 clearances

• Minimum of two years of experience in school settings (may include internship)

• Experience with students with autism and emotional disturbance preferred

• Experience with culturally diverse populations preferred

• Knowledge of federal, state and local regulations, including child welfare and special education

• Ability to manage multiple priorities, tasks, projects and assignments in a timely manner

• Ability to communicate with all stakeholders in a courteous and professional manner

• Ability to write and complete routine clinical documentation efficiently and coherently

• Ability to present in a professional appearance and manner

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily.

Benefits
Eligible Green Tree School Employees will receive competitive pay and benefits including:

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Education

• Masters or better in Social Work

Licenses & Certifications

• Lic SW