School-Based LSW Therapist — M-F, PTO, Health Coverage

Interim HealthCare Inc.; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 63,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance after 90 days

Accrued PTO

Weekly Pay via Direct Deposit or Paper

Job summary

Interim HealthCare of NEPA is seeking a Licensed School Social Worker (LSW) / School Based Social Worker to support Lackawanna County schools. The role focuses on mental health, behavioral support, and collaboration with teachers, parents, and administrators.

The position offers pay up to $55 per hour, school-day hours Monday through Friday, potential health insurance after 90 days, accrued PTO, and weekly pay via direct deposit or paper check.

Qualifications

• Assess student functioning, history, family and community factors affecting learning.
• Develop interventions to improve student learning based on assessments.
• Create intervention plans aligned with LSW guidelines to meet student needs and cultural context.
• Assist in planning therapeutic, remedial, and behavioral activities within the educational agency.
• Provide crisis support and participate in threat assessment and related initiatives.
• Deliver individual and group counseling and educational programs.
• Collaborate with school personnel, parents, and community resources in mental health, behavior, safety, and diversity.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of student needs and contexts.
• Develop and implement intervention plans to support learning.
• Provide direct counseling and classroom support to students.
• Collaborate with teachers, parents, and administrators to coordinate care.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Individual counseling

Group counseling

Collaboration with teachers/parents

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work

PK-12 School Social Worker Educational Specialist certificate

Licensed Social Worker (LSW) in PA

Job description

Interim HealthCare of NEPA is seeking a Licensed School Social Worker (LSW) / School Based Social Worker to support Lackawanna County schools. The role focuses on mental health, behavioral support, and collaboration with teachers, parents, and administrators.

The position offers pay up to $55 per hour, school-day hours Monday through Friday, potential health insurance after 90 days, accrued PTO, and weekly pay via direct deposit or paper check.