Social Worker

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

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) with company match

Liability insurance included

Reimbursement for licensure and CEUs

Mileage reimbursement and referralBonu

Job summary

Ampersand Therapy in Thornton, CO is seeking a full-time School Social Worker for a K-12 setting to support students' social-emotional well-being through counseling and collaboration with school teams. We welcome both new and experienced clinicians, and offer a steady school-year schedule for 2026–2027.

The role emphasizes collaboration with teachers and families, crisis response, and comprehensive support planning to improve student outcomes in a dynamic educational environment.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) required.
• Valid Colorado CDE Special Services Provider license with School Social Worker endorsement, or eligibility by start date.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and crisis response skills.
• School-based experience preferred, but not required.
• Passion for supporting students’ mental health and well-being.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Crisis response

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work

Job description

Job Title: Social Worker

Pay Range: $50-60/hour

Job Description: Up to $60/hour | Thornton, CO | Full-Time Hours | 2026–2027 School Year | K–12 Caseload

Position Details: K–12 caseload Starting August 2026 1.0 FTE, Monday–Friday 2026-2027 School Year

About the Role

Hello, Social Workers! Ampersand Therapy is hiring a full-time School Social Worker for a K–12 school setting in Thornton, CO. In this role, you’ll support students’ social-emotional well-being, family engagement, and access to learning through counseling, crisis support, and collaboration with school teams. We welcome both new and experienced clinicians!

Why Join Us

• Competitive pay up to $60/hour + steady school-year schedule
• W-2 employment with liability insurance included
• Healthcare benefits* + 401(k) with company match
• Reimbursement for licensure, CEUs, and professional expenses
• Mileage reimbursement between sites + 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

• Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) or related field
• Valid Colorado CDE Special Services Provider license with School Social Worker endorsement, or eligibility by start date
• Strong communication, collaboration, and crisis response skills
• School-based experience preferred, but not required
• Passion for supporting students’ mental health and well-being

About Ampersand Therapy

Ampersand Therapy is a therapist-owned 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!