School-Based LCSW: Mental Health & Family Support

Join Delaware Schools Consortium; Delaware; On-site; USD 40,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Capital School District in Kent County is seeking a Licensed Clinical Social Worker for the 2026-2027 school year. The position is housed in SSU Program at Central Elementary and reports to the Building Principal. 10-month employment with possible extension if teachers contract begins later.

The LCSW will provide clinical behavioral health counseling to students and families, coordinate services across school and community resources, and contribute to MTSS teams and crisis response as needed.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Master in Social Work from an acccredited institution
• Minimum of 3 years of experience with supporting the mental health needs of children and their families

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical behavioral health counseling services to students and their families around issues that impact students' academic performance. Services may be provided in school or family's home.
• Provide or ensure services to students and families with multiple issues involving mental and emotional health that could be related to substance use, past trauma or mental illness.
• Build strong rapport with students and families and complete accurate psycho-social assessments and treatment plans
• Maintain detailed and concise records of each student (client) during the course of their treatment in district platform
• Consult with physicians, medical professionals, therapists and other related professionals when appropriate
• Facilitate dialogue that involves the appropriate individuals as needed
• Work with other school personnel to properly assess and help students with unique needs flourish in the school setting
• Collaborate with school team, families and outside providers to develop effective supportive transition plans for students as they transition in and out of an alternative setting
• Collaborate with student IEP team to develop and support the goals on the students' IEPs
• Collaborate with the school administration and support staff to conduct assessments and create behavior plans that work to support the whole child.
• Provide direct support and professional development opportunities for staff to increase their knowledge and skills related to supporting students' emotional and behavioral well being, including the implementation of trauma informed practices
• Respond to crisis situations in accordance with district policies and procedures and follow up as appropriate to ensure student safety
• Actively participate in or facilitate MTSS team meetings and provide and/or coordinate wrap around services to students
• Maintain a working knowledge of local and state resources and make appropriate referrals for services to students and families.
• With notice, and consistent with employment commitments, is available to students and parents, within reason, for educational related purposes outside the instructional day.
• Other duties as requested by building level principal

Skills

Clinical social work

Mental health support

Crisis response

Education

Master of Social Work

Job description

Capital School District in Kent County is seeking a Licensed Clinical Social Worker for the 2026-2027 school year. The position is housed in SSU Program at Central Elementary and reports to the Building Principal. 10-month employment with possible extension if teachers contract begins later.

The LCSW will provide clinical behavioral health counseling to students and families, coordinate services across school and community resources, and contribute to MTSS teams and crisis response as needed.