Impactful School Social Worker - Pediatric Mental Health

Pediatric Developmental Services; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental & Vision

Retirement matching

Licensure reimbursement

Job summary

Pediatric Developmental Services (PDS) is seeking a School Social Worker to support students and families, addressing social and emotional needs within a school setting. You will participate in IEP development and collaborate with school staff to promote student well-being and success.

The role requires a state social work license and a Master’s in Social Work, with preference for pediatric mental health experience.

Qualifications

• State social work license required.
• Master's Degree in Social Work.
• Experience or specialized training in pediatric mental health preferred.
• Ability to work independently and maintain ethical and accountability standards.
• Demonstrates interpersonal skills, and communicates effectively and courteously both verbally and in writing.
• Has the ability to coordinate activities and work effectively with professional staff, support staff, parents, and representatives from agencies outside the school system.

Responsibilities

• Providing counseling services to students and their parents.
• Participate in a multi-tiered system of support for students with social/emotional and behavioral needs, including participation in inter-disciplinary meetings to evaluate and discuss the diagnosis and treatment of students.
• Participating in initial IEP and annual IEP development as appropriate.
• Collaborate with and coach families and staff, during weekly team meetings and follow-up meetings, to support social and emotional development.
• Adhere to federal/state/local procedures for record keeping, eligibility documentation, timelines and procedural safeguards.
• Develop and maintain a schedule to ensure compliance with all required meetings and services.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work

State Social Worker License

Job description

Pediatric Developmental Services (PDS) is seeking a School Social Worker to support students and families, addressing social and emotional needs within a school setting. You will participate in IEP development and collaborate with school staff to promote student well-being and success.

The role requires a state social work license and a Master’s in Social Work, with preference for pediatric mental health experience.