School Social Worker: Pediatric Mental Health & IEP

Pediatric Developmental Services; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance with company contrib

Retirement account with company match

Licensure reimbursement

Job summary

Pediatric Developmental Services (PDS) is hiring a School Social Worker to support students and families across the community. The role focuses on counseling and collaboration to promote social and emotional development within a school setting.

The candidate will participate in IEP development, coordinate with teams, and ensure compliance with records and timelines while working effectively with school staff, parents, and external agencies. Competitive benefits accompany this position.

Qualifications

• State Social Worker License required.
• Master's Degree in Social Work.
• Experience or specialized training in pediatric mental health is preferred.
• Ability to work independently and maintain ethical and accountability standards.
• Demonstrates interpersonal skills, and communicates effectively and courteously both verbally and in writing.
• Has the ability to coordinate activities and work effectively with professional staff, support staff, parents, and representatives from agencies outside the school system.

Responsibilities

• Providing counseling services to students and their parents.
• Participate in a multi-tiered system of support for students with social/emotional and behavioral needs, including participation in inter-disciplinary meetings to evaluate and discuss the diagnosis and treatment of students.
• Participating in initial IEP and annual IEP development as appropriate.
• Collaborate with and coach families and staff, during weekly team meetings and follow-up meetings, to support social and emotional development.
• Adhere to federal/state/local procedures for record keeping, eligibility documentation, timelines and procedural safeguards.
• Develop and maintain a schedule to ensure compliance with all required meetings and services.

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work

Experience or specialized training in pediatric mental health

Job description

Pediatric Developmental Services (PDS) is hiring a School Social Worker to support students and families across the community. The role focuses on counseling and collaboration to promote social and emotional development within a school setting.

The candidate will participate in IEP development, coordinate with teams, and ensure compliance with records and timelines while working effectively with school staff, parents, and external agencies. Competitive benefits accompany this position.