Licensed Social Worker

New Story Schools (OH); Arkansas; On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

School breaks

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Employee Assistance Program

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Career development programs

Leadership training

Job summary

New Story Schools in Arkansas seeks a Licensed Social Worker to provide counseling, case management, and crisis support for students ages 5-21, partnering with families and school teams to address behavioral, academic, personal and social challenges.

You will document services, support intake and goal setting, coordinate transitions, and apply de-escalation techniques in a structured, supportive environment. Valid LSW licensure and experience with youth are required.

Qualifications

• Active LSW credential and valid licensure.
• Experience counseling children or adolescents.
• Knowledge of education regulations and mental health services.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to complete required training and keep licensure current.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group counseling, case management, crisis intervention.
• Support student intake, goal setting, progress reviews, transition and discharge planning.
• Maintain documentation of counseling services and required reports.
• Collaborate with education and clinical teams on attendance, behavior and transitions.
• Respond to behavioral and mental health needs with de-escalation and safety procedures.

Skills

Licensed Social Worker credential

Counseling children/adolescents

Education regulations knowledge

Communication & organization

Professional licensure training

Job description

We believe every learner deserves a safe place to grow. At New Story Schools, teams unite academics and therapeutic supports to help students ages 5-21 build skills for life. If collaboration, compassion, and data-informed practice drive you, join us.

As a Licensed Social Worker at New Story Schools, you will provide counseling, case management, and crisis support to help students navigate behavioral, academic, personal, and social challenges. You’ll build meaningful relationships with students and families, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and provide individualized support that helps students make progress toward their goals.

What You’ll Need

• Active Licensed Social Worker (LSW) credential

• Experience providing counseling or related services to children or adolescents

• Knowledge of education regulations, behavior modification techniques, and mental health services and supports

• Strong communication, problem-solving, organizational, and relationship-building skills

• Ability to complete required professional training and maintain applicable licensure and certifications

What You’ll Do

• Provide individual and group counseling, case management, crisis intervention, and individualized support based on student needs and goals

• Support student intake, goal setting, progress reviews, transition and discharge planning, and ongoing communication with families and school partners

• Maintain timely, accurate documentation of counseling services, student progress, interventions, communications, and required reports

• Collaborate with educational and clinical teams to address attendance, academics, behavior, social-emotional development, and transition needs

• Respond to behavioral and mental health needs using appropriate de-escalation, crisis-response, referral, and safety procedures while maintaining a structured, supportive environment

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Enjoy both paid time off and extra paid school breaks (for select roles), plus paid holidays

• Wellness perks including gym discounts, mindfulness apps, and prescription savings

• Tuition reimbursement, career development programs, and leadership training

• 401(k) retirement savings with a 4% company match and immediate vesting

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• Free Employee Assistance Program with confidential counseling, life coaching, and mental health resources

• Life insurance, disability coverage, and Health Savings Account (HSA) contributions at no cost to you

New Story Schools is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you require reasonable accommodations during the application or interview process, please contact us at [e-mail].