School Social Worker — K-12, $60/hr, Full-Time, Benefits

Ampersand Therapy; Thornton (CO); On-site; USD 69,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) with company match

Liability insurance included

Reimbursement for licensure and CEUs

Mileage reimbursement and referralBonu

Job summary

Ampersand Therapy in Thornton, CO is seeking a full-time School Social Worker for a K-12 setting to support students' social-emotional well-being through counseling and collaboration with school teams. We welcome both new and experienced clinicians, and offer a steady school-year schedule for 2026–2027.

The role emphasizes collaboration with teachers and families, crisis response, and comprehensive support planning to improve student outcomes in a dynamic educational environment.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) required.
• Valid Colorado CDE Special Services Provider license with School Social Worker endorsement, or eligibility by start date.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and crisis response skills.
• School-based experience preferred, but not required.
• Passion for supporting students’ mental health and well-being.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group counseling to support student mental health and social-emotional development.
• Support crisis intervention, de-escalation, and safety planning as needed.
• Participate in IEP, MTSS, and student support team meetings.
• Conduct assessments related to social-emotional and behavioral needs.
• Collaborate with teachers, families, and related service providers.
• Support attendance, engagement, and wraparound services for students and families.
• Assist in developing and implementing intervention plans.
• Maintain timely, accurate, and compliant documentation.
• Connect families to community resources and supports.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Crisis response

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work

Job description

Ampersand Therapy in Thornton, CO is seeking a full-time School Social Worker for a K-12 setting to support students' social-emotional well-being through counseling and collaboration with school teams. We welcome both new and experienced clinicians, and offer a steady school-year schedule for 2026–2027.

The role emphasizes collaboration with teachers and families, crisis response, and comprehensive support planning to improve student outcomes in a dynamic educational environment.