Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Social Work, active Social Worker license and minimum 1+ years School Social Work experience required. Applicants who do not meet these qualifications will not be considered.

Providing critical mental health support within a K-12 educational environment, this contract position offers the opportunity to deliver evidence-based individual and group counseling services for students. You will serve an itinerant role, supporting students at multiple elementary schools, and contribute to their overall well-being and academic success.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver mental health counseling to K-12 students through individual and group sessions.
• Utilize verbal de-escalation strategies to manage and support students experiencing behavioral crises, applying techniques tailored for children and adolescents (TEACH model).
• Prepare and contribute to Individualized Education Program (IEP) documentation, collect data, and monitor progress for students on your caseload.
• Collaborate effectively with classroom teams including teachers, paraprofessionals, and related service providers.
• Conduct comprehensive mental health appraisals encompassing psycho/social/behavioral assessments and develop remediation plans based on evidence-based educational and therapeutic practices.

Qualifications:

• Masters degree in Social Work or Mental Health Counseling (psychologists not considered).
• Minimum two years of experience working directly with children and parents, with proven ability to conduct mental health appraisals and develop therapeutic plans.
• Valid Florida Department of Education certification in social work or licensing as a clinical social worker or licensed mental health provider according to Chapter 491, F.S.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills for effective collaboration within educational settings.

Location: Position based in Naples, FL with on-site work at Sabal Palm Elementary and Bear Creek Elementary.

Schedule & Duration:

• Start Date: January 5, 2026
• End Date: May 29, 2026
• Full-time, 35 hours per week (7 hours daily)

This is a valuable opportunity to influence student outcomes within an educational setting by providing critical social work services. If you have the dedication and credentials to support student mental health and development, apply today to contribute to this impactful role.

Job Tags

Similar Jobs