School Social Worker: SEL & Behavior Specialist

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

Job summary

Specialized Education Services, Inc. (SESI) is seeking a licensed therapist to work with students in school-based settings across our nationwide network.

The role involves individual and group counseling, collaboration on IEPs and BIPs, and data-driven behavior assessments to support students’ social-emotional development. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Professional licensure in social work or counseling fields.
• Master’s degree in social work, human services, or related field.
• 2 years of school-based or behavior health experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work with diverse group of students from varying backgrounds.
• Provide individual, group, or in-class counseling per IEP/BIP.
• Collaborate on creating IEPs including social-emotional goals and meetings.
• Complete social-emotional and behavior assessments and develop plans.
• Implement behavior management and de-escalation strategies to ensure safety.
• Support social-emotional learning through targeted curricula and assessments.
• Coordinate with teams and external partners to support students and families.
• Maintain student files per regulatory requirements.

Skills

LPC/LCPC licensing

LCSW/LMSW licensing

LMFT/LMHC licensing

Education

Master's degree in social work or related field

Job description

Specialized Education Services, Inc. (SESI) is seeking a licensed therapist to work with students in school-based settings across our nationwide network.

The role involves individual and group counseling, collaboration on IEPs and BIPs, and data-driven behavior assessments to support students’ social-emotional development. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits with opportunities for growth.