Social Worker

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

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) with company match

Licensure reimbursement

Professional development reimbursement

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Ampersand Therapy LLC in Golden, CO is hiring a School Social Worker to support students in an elementary setting. You will provide individual and group counseling, participate in IEP/MTSS processes, and collaborate with educators and families to remove barriers to learning.

This role offers a competitive pay up to $60/hour, a steady school-year schedule, W-2 employment with insurance and a 401(k) plan, licensure reimbursement, and opportunities for professional growth within a therapist-owned

Qualifications

• Valid Colorado Department of Education School Social Worker license/credential required.
• Master’s degree in Social Work or related field required.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group counseling to support student mental health and social-emotional development.
• 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.
• Maintain timely, accurate, and compliant documentation.

Skills

Strong communication

Collaboration

Interpersonal skills

Education

Master's degree in Social Work or related field

Job description

## Social WorkerApplyremote type: On-Sitelocations: Golden, COtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: R-102337**Job Title:**Social Worker**Pay Range:**$50-60/hour**Job Description:****Up to $60/hour | Golden, CO | Full-Time & Part-Time |****2026–2027 School Year | Elementary School****Position Details:*** School Social Worker supporting students in an elementary school setting* Jefferson County School District* Full-time and part-time opportunities available* Starting August 2026 for the 2026–2027 school year* Monday–Friday schedule**About the Role**Hello School Social Workers! Ampersand Therapy is hiring School Social Workers to support students in an elementary school near Golden, CO. In this role, you’ll provide individual and group social-emotional support, collaborate with school teams and families, and help students navigate academic, behavioral, and social challenges. You’ll work closely with educators and other specialists while receiving support from a therapist-owned and operated company.**Why Join Us*** Competitive pay up to $60/hour + steady school-year schedule* Elementary school setting within Jefferson County School District* Supportive district partnership & therapist-owned and operated team* W-2 employment with liability insurance included* Healthcare benefits\* + 401(k) with company match* Reimbursement for licensure and professional development* Referral bonuses**What You’ll Do*** 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**What We’re Looking For*** Valid Colorado Department of Education (CDE) School Social Worker license/credential* Master’s degree in Social Work or a related field* Strong communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills* Experience working with children in a school setting preferred* Experience supporting students with diverse academic, behavioral, or social-emotional needs preferred**About Ampersand Therapy**Ampersand Therapy is a therapist-owned and operated company built by providers who understand school-based work. We focus on support and mentorship so clinicians can do their best work. Our team is committed to equity, community impact, and creating a workplace where therapists feel valued.*\*Benefits apply to 0.8 FTE and above after a short waiting period.*Ampersand Therapy is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment and sense of belonging for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or any other identity characteristics. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply and join our team.Please reach out to [e-mail] if you have any questions!We're a small business, local to many of the areas we hire in, and are proud to be women, minority, and therapist-founded and run.We began our career working in schools both as district and contract employees. We sought to create an alternative to working with big staffing companies. The result is a small team of like-minded specialists who are striving to create a company that we would want to work for. Because we are therapists ourselves, we are deeply appreciative of and understand the work that you do. We're also in a unique position to be able to support and mentor those who are new to this practice area. We're so passionate about students that we're often working in the schools ourselves. You might find us doing treatments alongside you!