School Social Worker — Trauma-Informed Student Advocate

River Rock Academy; Williamsport (Lycoming County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Extra school breaks

Wellness perks

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) with match

Health insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

River Rock Academy is seeking a Licensed Clinical Social Worker to guide students through intake, counseling, and goal setting. You will collaborate with families, districts, and a multidisciplinary team to create positive change for each student.

You’ll provide individual/group counseling, crisis intervention, and case management, documenting progress and coordinating with partners, while supporting transitions and discharge planning with trauma-informed, culturally responsive care.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in counseling, psychology, social work, behavioral health, or related field and current PA certification or licensure as a School Counselor, School Psychologist, School Social Worker, LSW, LCSW, LPC, NCC, Licensed Psychologist, Psychiatrist, or equivalent credential.
• Three to five years of experience supporting youth in educational, behavioral health, mental health, or human services settings.
• Knowledge of Pennsylvania Department of Education regulations, student support services, behavioral interventions, and mental health systems.
• Strong communication, relationship-building, leadership, problem-solving, and organizational skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with students, families, districts, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Commitment to trauma-informed and culturally responsive practices, including the ability to identify student triggers, implement de-escalation strategies, and foster positive student relationships.

Responsibilities

• Guide students through intake, orientation, and goal setting as they begin at River Rock Academy.
• Provide individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, and case management for assigned students.
• Document all sessions, communications, and interventions using the school’s systems and complete required progress reports.
• Lead and participate in review meetings, prepare and send communications for student attendance, progress, and discharge planning.
• Work closely with families, community agencies, and school partners to coordinate supports and help students transition successfully.

Skills

Communication

Relationship-building

Leadership

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Trauma-informed

Culturally responsive

Collaboration

Education

Master's degree

PA licensure

Job description

River Rock Academy is seeking a Licensed Clinical Social Worker to guide students through intake, counseling, and goal setting. You will collaborate with families, districts, and a multidisciplinary team to create positive change for each student.

You’ll provide individual/group counseling, crisis intervention, and case management, documenting progress and coordinating with partners, while supporting transitions and discharge planning with trauma-informed, culturally responsive care.