Remote Social Work Connecticut K-12 Schools

Fullmind; United States; Remote; USD 58,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Fullmind partners with hundreds of U.S. schools to ensure every child has access to education, filling teacher vacancies by live-streaming certified educators directly to students.

As a Fullmind Social Worker, you will deliver virtual counseling, crisis intervention, family communication, case management, and resource referrals to students via tele-practice platforms. This 1099 independent contractor role runs with the school calendar for the 2026-27 year and is fully remote.

Qualifications

• Active School Social Worker (#071) certification required.
• LMSW or LCSW license through CT DPH required.
• Professional liability insurance required.

Responsibilities

• Virtual counseling sessions with students (one-on-one or group).
• Crisis intervention for urgent student mental health or safety concerns.
• Family communication with parents/guardians about needs and resources.
• Case management: track progress, document sessions, coordinate with teachers/staff.
• Refer families to community, academic, or mental health services.

Skills

Remote collaboration

Telepractice platforms

Case management

Crisis intervention

Education

Active School Social Worker (#071) certification - CT State Dept. of Education

LMSW or LCSW license - CT Dept of Public Health

Tools

Video conferencing tools

Job description

$315-$415 daily rate; Monday to Friday. Rates are negotiable and subject to change. Fully Remote, 1099 Contract Opportunity Assignments Available for the 2026-27 School Year

About Fullmind Fullmind partners with hundreds of U.S. schools to ensure every child has access to education, filling teacher vacancies by live-streaming certified educators directly to students.

As a Fullmind educator, you'll deliver virtual instruction and guide students to course completion.

The Role

This is a 1099 Independent Contractor position following the school district's calendar. Immediate start dates depend on available placements once you've completed the application process.

As a Fullmind Social Worker, you will:

• Virtual counseling sessions: Provide one-on-one or group support to students via video calls.
• Crisis intervention: Respond remotely to urgent student mental health or safety concerns.
• Family communication: Connect with parents/guardians on student needs and resources.
• Case management: Track student progress, document sessions, and coordinate with teachers/staff.
• Resource referrals: Connect families to community, academic, or mental health services.

Requirements

• Active School Social Worker (#071) certification from the Connecticut State Department of Education.
• Active clinical license (LMSW or LCSW) through the Connecticut Department of Public Health (DPH)
• Professional liability insurance
• Comfort and experience with tele-practice platforms for assessment and therapy delivery in a school/IEP setting
• A reliable, FERPA-compliant home setup: webcam, headset, stable high-speed internet, and a private, distraction-free workspace
• Strong remote-collaboration skills. You'll be a full partner to classroom teachers, case managers, and families even without being in the building
• Authorization to work in the United States

Benefits

This is a 1099 contract position; it does not include employee benefits. Hourly rate is negotiable based on experience and placement.

Ready to bring your expertise to students who need it?