School-Based Behavioral Health Specialist

State: NY
Companyid: 108641582
  • Seeking a compassionate School-Based Social Worker to support students’ social-emotional well-being. Responsibilities include providing individual and group counseling for issues like anxiety, depression, trauma, bullying, and conflict resolution.
  • Respond to crisis situations, offering immediate intervention and coordinating with staff and external agencies.
  • Conduct assessments, develop individualized service plans, and monitor referrals to ensure continuity of care.
  • Support families through education on parenting, communication, and accessing resources, facilitating family meetings and workshops.
  • Collaborate with school staff to foster a positive environment, develop intervention strategies, and implement behavioral support plans.
  • Create prevention and education programs on topics such as bullying, social skills, substance abuse, and mental health, including classroom presentations and workshops.
  • Maintain confidential records of interactions, assessments, and referrals, preparing reports as needed.
  • Requirements include licensure (LMSW, LCSW, LMHC, LCAT, or LMFT), experience with children and adolescents, knowledge of child development and trauma-informed care, and a commitment to diversity and ethics.
  • The role offers an annual salary of $55k to $60k, with benefits like health insurance, 401(k), paid time off, and professional development.
  • This full-time position involves in-person work, with eligibility for bonus compensation based on various factors.
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