Social Worker (LCSW)

Dutchess BOCES; City of Poughkeepsie (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Job summary

Dutchess BOCES in New York seeks an Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) to provide individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, and social-emotional supports for students. You will collaborate with teachers, administrators, and families to remove barriers to learning and connect students with school and community resources.

This is a full-time, 10-month, tenure-track position with a competitive salary range and comprehensive health benefits.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited institution.
• Active state license as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).
• State Certification as a School Social Worker.
• Minimum of 2 years providing clinical social work, crisis intervention, or mental health therapy in schools or youth settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based individual and group therapy for students.
• Conduct social-developmental evaluations and participate in IEP/504 meetings.
• Lead crisis interventions and risk assessments, ensuring safety plans are in place.
• Advise teachers and staff on trauma-informed practices and student mental health strategies.

Skills

MSW knowledge

LCSW licensure

School Social Worker cert

Clinical experience

Education

Master's degree in Social Work (MSW)

Job description

Of Job

The Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) provides comprehensive mental health services, clinical risk assessments, and social-emotional interventions to support students' academic performance and overall well-being. Operating within a multidisciplinary team, this position delivers individual and group counseling, manages crisis situations, and connects families with school and community resources. The LCSW collaborates with educators, administrators, and external agencies to address behavioral, emotional, and social barriers to learning, ensuring a safe, supportive, and inclusive educational environment.

Anticipated

Social Worker (LCSW)

GENERAL STATEMENT

The Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) provides comprehensive mental health services, clinical risk assessments, and social-emotional interventions to support students' academic performance and overall well-being. Operating within a multidisciplinary team, this position delivers individual and group counseling, manages crisis situations, and connects families with school and community resources. The LCSW collaborates with educators, administrators, and external agencies to address behavioral, emotional, and social barriers to learning, ensuring a safe, supportive, and inclusive educational environment.

TERMS OF Employment

• Full-time, 10-month, tenure track assignment.
• Competitive salary; negotiable based on qualifications and experience.
• Full complement of health benefits

REPORTS TO: Program Coordinator

SUPERVISES: N/A

Qualifications, EXPERIENCE AND Competencies Required

• Education: Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited institution.
• Licensure: Active state license as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).
• Certification: State Certification as a School Social Worker
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years providing clinical social work, crisis intervention, or mental health therapy, preferably in a school or youth-focused setting.

Preferred

• Specialized Training: Certification or documented training in Trauma-Informed Care, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills, or crisis de-escalation (e.g., CPI/Safety-Care).

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Clinical Assessment & Crisis Intervention: Expertise in risk assessments (suicide/self-harm, threat assessment), diagnostic screening, and implementing immediate, safety-focused interventions.
• Direct Mental Health Delivery: Skilled in facilitating evidence-based individual and small-group counseling targeting anxiety, trauma, emotional regulation, and social skills.
• Case Management & Agency Liaison: Proficient in navigating community mental health networks, social service systems, and child welfare agencies to coordinate wraparound care for vulnerable families.
• Special Education & Compliance: Strong working knowledge of IEP/504 processes, writing functional social-developmental histories, and developing compliant behavioral/mental health goals.
• Cultural Competency & Advocacy: Demonstrated ability to support diverse student populations, advocate for equity, and apply culturally responsive practices in clinical work.

Knowledge, Skills AND ABILITIES

DUTIES AND Responsibilities

• Clinical & Counseling Services: Provide evidence-based individual and group therapy, crisis intervention, and social-emotional skill-building for students.
• Assessments & IEP Compliance: Conduct social-developmental evaluations, participate in IEP/504 meetings, and write measurable social-emotional goals and progress reports.
• Crisis & Risk Management: Lead clinical risk assessments (suicide, self-harm, threat assessment), implement safety plans, and handle emergency mental health crises.
• Consultation & Collaboration: Advise teachers, staff, and administration on trauma-informed practices, behavior management, and student mental health strategies.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES (KSAs)

• Knowledge: Expert knowledge of clinical social work principles, DSM-5 diagnostics, trauma-informed care, child development, and special education law (IDEA/Section 504).
• Skills: Proficient in clinical risk assessment, therapeutic intervention, crisis de-escalation, conflict resolution, and electronic case management software.
• Abilities: Ability to maintain strict clinical confidentiality, manage acute crises calmly under pressure, build trust with diverse families, and advocate effectively for vulnerable students.

EVALUATION: Program Coordinator

SALARY: $60,307 - $85,536 approximate ( BOCES Faculty Association contract)