Licensed School Social Worker

Waseca ISD #829; Waseca (MN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Waseca ISD #829 is hiring a Licensed School Social Worker to provide essential social work services to students in therapeutic and academic settings.

This role involves collaborating with students, families, and educational staff to implement effective interventions and support. Successful candidates will demonstrate strong communication skills and the ability to handle challenging student behaviors effectively.

Qualifications

• Licensed School Social Worker with experience in therapeutic academic settings.
• Ability to develop and implement behavioral intervention plans.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive social work services to support students' needs.
• Facilitate the intake process for the day treatment program.
• Develop, implement, and monitor treatment plans.

Skills

Counseling principles

Assessment and diagnosis

Behavior management

Special education principles

Ethical standards in counseling

Education

Master's degree in Social Work

Job description

Position Type: Student Support Services/ Social Worker

Date Posted: 6/26/2026

Licensed School Social Worker

Position Title: Licensed School Social Worker - Therapeutic/Academic Setting

Immediate Supervisor: Building Principal

Job Summary: Under the direction of the Building Principal, the Licensed School Social Worker provides comprehensive social work services to support students' academic, behavioral, social, and emotional needs. The School Social Worker works collaboratively with students, families, educators, mental health providers, and school staff to develop and implement effective supports, interventions, and services within the day treatment program. The position works closely with the day treatment program teacher to provide therapeutic and academic programming to students.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Facilitate the intake process for the day treatment program.
• Develop, implement, and monitor treatment plans, including conducting periodic reviews.
• Provide individual and group counseling services to students.
• Collaborate and communicate with therapists, teachers, educational assistants, administrators, and supervisors regarding student needs and programming.
• Participate in faculty, special education, case management, curriculum, and related meetings to discuss student cases and program development.
• Complete, maintain, and review student reports, files, and records.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers and support staff within the day treatment program.
• Provide crisis intervention and support as needed.
• Assist in developing and implementing behavioral and mental health interventions.

Required Skills and Knowledge

• Counseling principles and techniques.
• Assessment and diagnosis principles.
• Behavior management principles.
• Special education principles and practices.
• Ethical standards related to counseling and social work services.
• Applicable local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations.

Additional Knowledge and Skills

• Develop and implement behavioral intervention plans.
• Communicate mental health-related information appropriately and effectively.
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with students, parents/guardians, coworkers, supervisors, and community members.
• Demonstrate strong communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
• Receive direction and work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Supervision Responsibilities

Direct Supervision: None

Work Environment / Physical Demands

The Licensed School Social Worker may work in an environment involving challenging student behaviors and must be able to respond appropriately to situations involving aggressive student behavior.