Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Master’s degree in School Counseling, Counseling or a related field, active School Counselor license and 1+ years School Counselor experience required. Applicants who do not meet these qualifications will not be considered.

This full-time, onsite role is for a mental health school social worker or licensed mental health professional providing therapy services to students in a K-12 school setting. The position is based in Avoca, Iowa, with a weekly schedule split across three school locations, supporting a PK-12 caseload and serving 6-8 students daily.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with educators, AEA staff, and community agencies to support student academic, social, emotional, and behavioral success.
• Conduct identification and assessment of student needs, including social, emotional, behavioral, and adaptive challenges.
• Deliver direct intervention services such as individual and group counseling, crisis management, and behavior strategies.
• Serve as a liaison between home, school, and community resources to coordinate comprehensive support for students and families.
• Provide consultation, coaching, and modeling of strategies to school personnel.
• Facilitate communication and partnerships among educators, parents, and community providers.
• Utilize research to inform practices and conduct action research on applied issues.
• Administer and interpret various assessments related to student well-being and adjustment.

Qualifications:

• Master of Social Work (M.S.W.) degree from a Council on Social Work Education accredited program or equivalent mental health masters degree.
• Licensure as a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW), Licensed Masters Social Worker (LMSW), or equivalent mental health professional recognition by the Iowa Department of Health or Education.
• For mental health professionals, at least two years of supervised post-degree clinical experience in mental health assessment and intervention.
• School Social Work Endorsement or Statement of Professional Recognition from the Iowa Department of Education.
• Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams and manage a caseload efficiently.

This role requires dedication to enhancing student well-being through comprehensive social work and mental health support within the school environment.

Candidates who meet the qualifications and are passionate about making a measurable difference in the lives of students are encouraged to apply for this rewarding opportunity.

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