School-Based Social Worker: Counseling & IEP Support

Specialized Education Services, Inc.; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) with employer match

Employee assistance program

Mental health support

Fertility and family building support

Job summary

Specialized Education Services, Inc. (SESI) seeks a licensed therapist to provide individual and group counseling to K-12 students with special needs within SESI classrooms and partner schools.

You will collaborate with school teams and families to implement social-emotional supports and IEP-driven goals. Responsibilities include assessments, BIP development, crisis intervention, and coordination with external providers.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work, human services, or related field required.
• Professional licensure required: LPC/LCPC, LCSW/LMSW, LMFT/LMHC, LCMHC.
• 2 years of experience with children/adolescents in school, special education, or behavior health setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, group, or IEP-aligned counseling services.
• Collaborate on IEPs and social-emotional goals with school teams and families.
• Complete assessments and develop BIPs and transition plans.
• Implement behavior management, crisis intervention, and de-escalation as needed.
• Collaborate with external partners and maintain compliant documentation.

Education

Master’s degree in social work, human services, or related field

Professional licensure: LPC/LCPC, LCSW/LMSW, LMFT/LMHC, LCMHC

Job description

Specialized Education Services, Inc. (SESI) seeks a licensed therapist to provide individual and group counseling to K-12 students with special needs within SESI classrooms and partner schools.

You will collaborate with school teams and families to implement social-emotional supports and IEP-driven goals. Responsibilities include assessments, BIP development, crisis intervention, and coordination with external providers.