School-Based LCSW - Middle School Mental Health (CA)

Sunbelt Staffing; Coronado (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Housing provided

Meals/incidental allowances

Job summary

Sunbelt Staffing is seeking an experienced Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California to join a public school district near San Diego. This contract position provides comprehensive school-based mental health services to middle school students, supporting their emotional, behavioral, social, and academic success.

The ideal candidate has an MSW and an active CA LCSW license, with prior middle school experience.

Qualifications

• Masters degree in Social Work (MSW)
• Active California LCSW license in good standing
• Previous experience providing mental health services in a middle school setting
• Experience with adolescents and school-aged youth
• Strong clinical assessment, counseling, crisis intervention, and case-management skills
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary school environment
• Excellent communication, organization, and documentation skills
• Commitment to culturally responsive, trauma-informed, student-centered care

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, group, and family counseling to middle school students.
• Conduct mental health assessments and develop treatment/support plans.
• Provide short-term, solution-focused interventions within the school setting.
• Support students with anxiety, depression, behavioral concerns, social challenges, trauma.
• Participate in crisis intervention, safety planning, risk assessments.
• Collaborate with teachers, administrators, counselors, psychologists, SPED staff, and student support teams.
• Participate in IEP, 504, student support, and multidisciplinary meetings.
• Provide consultation and mental health education to staff and families.
• Coordinate with community-based providers when services are needed beyond school.
• Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation.
• Promote a safe, inclusive school environment.
• Advocate for students and remove barriers to success.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Counseling

Crisis intervention

Case management

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Documentation

Communication skills

Trauma-informed care

Education

MSW from accredited program

Active CA LCSW license

Job description

Sunbelt Staffing is seeking an experienced Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California to join a public school district near San Diego. This contract position provides comprehensive school-based mental health services to middle school students, supporting their emotional, behavioral, social, and academic success.

The ideal candidate has an MSW and an active CA LCSW license, with prior middle school experience.