School Social Worker - Michigan (MI)

Parallel; United States; Remote; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to supporting children and families in their educational journeys. As a remote school Social Worker, you will play a crucial role in fostering student success through direct and indirect services, collaborating with a team of experts to create personalized treatment plans. This innovative firm emphasizes quality care and provides comprehensive support, allowing you to focus on making a meaningful impact in the lives of students. With streamlined scheduling and administrative assistance, you can dedicate your time to what truly matters—helping students thrive. Be part of a mission-driven team that champions diversity and inclusion while enhancing the educational experience for all.

Benefits

Streamlined Scheduling

Efficient Admin Support

Smart Client Matching

Comprehensive Client Information

Billing & Insurance Handling

Testing Materials Provided

Growth Opportunities

Community Events Collaboration

Qualifications

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker with experience in school settings.
• Proficiency in behavioral intervention and tele-health services.

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct and indirect social work services to children.
• Collaborate with the clinical team on tailored treatment plans.

Skills

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Cultural Awareness

Behavioral Intervention Strategies

Tele-health Services

Fluency in Additional Languages

Education

Valid State License for K12 School

Minimum 1 Year of Full-Time School Social Work

Tools

Virtual Meeting Platforms

In-House Scheduling System

Job description

Urgent need for licensed Social Workers to support our school partnerships in Michigan!

Are you passionate about supporting children and families, fostering growth, and creating opportunities for success? If so, we want to join our Provider Network!

Parallel is looking for remote school Social Workers to join our team of expert clinicians. Help students thrive by providing direct and indirect social work services and collaborating with mental health colleagues to conduct comprehensive psycho-educational evaluations.

What You’ll Do

• Deliver direct and indirect social work services to children.
• Collaborate with the clinical team to create tailored treatment or IEPs with social work-specific goals.
• Provide insights to staff on cultural, familial, and societal factors affecting student behavior.
• Develop positive behavioral intervention strategies and conduct mental health assessments.
• Facilitate parental support and help with school adjustment.
• Train staff, assist with behavior management, and provide direct support as needed.

What You’ll Need

• Be a licensed clinical Social Worker (active LCSW)
• A valid state license or certificate to work in a K12 school (varies by state)
• Minimum 1 year of full-time on-site school social work (excluding internships)
• Remote social work experience is a plus
• Proficiency in the National SSW Practice Model domains
• Expertise in MTSS frameworks, counseling, and evaluations
• Tech-savvy and experience with conducting tele-health services on virtual meeting platforms
• A private workspace with a reliable computer, webcam, and secure internet connection
• Availability during traditional school hours (8:00am-3:00pm) and days (Monday-Friday); minimum availability of 15 hours per week is ideal
• Fluency in additional languages is a plus!

Why Parallel?

At Parallel, we simplify your work, allowing you to focus on what matters most—delivering quality care. Here’s how we support you:

• Streamlined Scheduling: Use our in-house scheduling system to stay organized
• Efficient Admin Support: Templates, databases, and tools to reduce administrative tasks
• Smart Client Matching: We pair you with the right clients for your skills and expertise
• Comprehensive Client Information: Access patient history and eligibility details upfront
• Billing & Insurance: We handle the paperwork so you can focus on care
• Testing Materials: Get all the resources you need to deliver excellent services
• Innovation & Feedback: Your input will help shape the future of our programs
• Community Events: Collaborate with leading clinicians and educators to tackle real-world challenges
• Growth Opportunities: Be part of our rapid expansion and grow in your career
• A Powerful Mission: Contribute to improving the lives of students nationwide

Join us in making a lasting impact—apply today to be part of the Parallel Provider Network!

About Us

Parallel is the first tech-forward provider of care for learning and thinking differences across the United States. We believe learning differences are parallel ways of thinking that should be celebrated! Our mission is to provide students with the resources and encouragement to succeed in the classroom and beyond. To us, this means helping them build confidence in their unique strengths and create strategies to work around their challenges.

Parallel simplifies the process of getting support for learning differences by consolidating providers and resources on a single platform. We connect students with qualified professionals while significantly reducing waiting times, costs, and confusion. We provide a variety of services, including:

• Psychological Assessment & Therapy
• Counseling
• Speech-Language Therapy
• Special Education
• And more!

Want to know what it's like working here? Check out our Glassdoor reviews!

Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

At Parallel, we believe in celebrating differences. This belief extends from schools into our workplace and through the ways we work together toward our mission. We are committed to fostering a diverse, accessible environment that represents many different cultures, backgrounds, viewpoints, and abilities by championing diversity, equity and inclusion.

This is why we are committed to having and fostering a diverse workforce, including those from historically marginalized groups, and are committed to a work environment where employees’ strengths are championed, differences are celebrated, and no one is discriminated against based on age, race, ancestry, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, national origin, or any other characteristic.

We are a proud equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organization in order to build the foundation for different learners and thinkers to thrive.