Social Worker | Albuquerque, New Mexico

Sunbelt Staffing; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Sunbelt Staffing is seeking a part-time school-based social worker to support high school students near Albuquerque, NM. The role provides onsite counseling and crisis intervention for a caseload of about 40 students, with 15–20 hours per week during the school year.

You will collaborate with teachers, parents, and staff to promote student well-being and a positive learning environment. This position offers meaningful impact within a single site, allowing you to build lasting relationships with

Qualifications

• Current and valid LCSW license is required.
• Experience in school settings with adolescents preferred.
• Able to manage a diverse caseload of students.
• Skilled in crisis intervention and preventive counseling.
• Strong written and verbal communication; collaborates with multidisciplinary teams.
• Flexible interview scheduling with advance notice.

Responsibilities

• Provide onsite social work support, including individual and group counseling, for high school students.
• Address ongoing and immediate student needs on a caseload of approximately 40 students, with flexibility as needed.
• Develop intervention plans in consultation with teachers, parents, and other school staff.
• Maintain thorough and timely documentation in compliance with district protocols.
• Advise on best practices for supporting students with a variety of social or emotional challenges.
• Serve as a resource and advocate for students' overall mental and emotional well-being.

Skills

LCSW

School setting experience

Adolescent counseling

Crisis intervention

Communication

Team collaboration

Interview scheduling

Job description

Embark on a deeply rewarding contract role supporting high school students as a school-based social worker. In this part-time position, youll provide vital services to approximately 40 students, grades 912, at a single site near Albuquerque, NM. Your expertise will help nurture student well-being and create a positive school environment. This role offers 1520 hours per week during the school year, ideal for a flexible professional seeking to make a lasting impact.

Key Qualifications:

• Current and valid LCSW required
• Previous experience in school settings with adolescents preferred
• Comfortable managing a diverse caseload of students
• Skilled in crisis intervention strategies and preventive counseling
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams
• Open to flexible panel interview scheduling with advanced notice

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide onsite social work support, including individual and group counseling, for high school students
• Address both ongoing and immediate student needs on a caseload of approximately 40, with flexibility as needed
• Develop intervention plans in consultation with teachers, parents, and other school staff
• Maintain thorough and timely documentation in compliance with district protocols
• Advise on best practices for supporting students with a variety of social or emotional challenges
• Serve as a resource and advocate for students overall mental and emotional well-being

This contract position allows you to work closely with a committed educational community at just one location, building meaningful relationships and seeing your support translate into real student growth.