PACES Clinical Social Worker — Residential & ASL‑Fluent

American School for the Deaf; West Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group health insurance

Sign-on bonus after 1 year

Job summary

The American School for the Deaf (ASD) is hiring a PACES Clinical Social Worker for the PACES Residential Treatment Program in West Hartford, CT. The role involves providing therapeutic support to Deaf and hard-of-hearing children with emotional and behavioral challenges, crisis intervention, and collaboration with families and school staff.

The successful candidate will hold a Master’s degree in Counseling or Social Work, be licensed or eligible (LPC/CISW/LCSW), and be fluent in ASL.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Counseling or Social Work.
• LICENSURE: LPC, CISW, LCSW or equivalent express therapies credentials.
• Fluency in ASL required.
• Experience counseling Deaf/Hard of Hearing clients.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, group and family counseling to students.
• Develop measurable goals and IEP objectives; participate in case planning.
• Conduct crisis intervention and on-call support evenings/weekends.
• Coordinate with parents, families and community resources; support transitions/ discharge planning.
• Maintain student records as required by licensing agencies.
• Assist with treatment planning and implementation in residential/school settings.

Skills

ASL fluency

Counseling

Crisis intervention

Education

Master's degree in Counseling or Social Work

Job description

The American School for the Deaf (ASD) is hiring a PACES Clinical Social Worker for the PACES Residential Treatment Program in West Hartford, CT. The role involves providing therapeutic support to Deaf and hard-of-hearing children with emotional and behavioral challenges, crisis intervention, and collaboration with families and school staff.

The successful candidate will hold a Master’s degree in Counseling or Social Work, be licensed or eligible (LPC/CISW/LCSW), and be fluent in ASL.