POSITION TITLE:

School-Based Mental Health School Social Worker – Grant Position

FLSA:

Exempt

SALARY:

Teacher Salary Schedule

WORK DAYS:

210

LOCATION:

Guidance Services/MCPEC

REPORTS TO:

Director of Guidance and Counseling Services

This posting is a 5-year grant position beginning with the 2025-2026 School Year.

Multiple positions available.

PRIMARY FUNCTION: We are seeking a compassionate and skilled School-Based Mental Health School Social Worker to join our team. This role will provide comprehensive mental health services, facilitate attendance interventions, and support students using a Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) framework. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with students, families, school staff, and community resources to enhance students' social, emotional, and academic success.

REQUIREMENTS:

1. Educational Level:

Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW) or a related field.

2. Certification/License:

Certification as a School Social Worker in the state of Georgia. Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) strongly preferred.

3. Experience:

Experience in school-based settings, counseling, attendance improvement, or crisis response is highly desirable.

4. Physical Activities:

Routine physical activities that are required to fulfill job responsibilities

5. Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

Knowledge of MTSS frameworks, evidence-based interventions, and trauma-informed practices; Strong collaboration, communication, and organizational skills.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

1. Collaborate with school teams and external partners to design and implement Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 mental health supports.
2. Review assessments to identify students requiring additional supports and develop individualized plans.
3. Participate in MTSS and intervention team meetings, contributing expertise on social-emotional learning and behavior.
4. Provide one-on-one counseling to address students' social-emotional needs, mental health concerns, and personal challenges.
5. Assist students with developing coping strategies, emotional regulation skills, and self-advocacy.
6. Facilitate group sessions on topics such as conflict resolution, stress management, social skills, and grief processing.
7. Promote a safe and inclusive space for shared learning and peer support.
8. Respond promptly to mental health crises and implementing safety plans.
9. Serve on Crisis Response Team to provide grief solution-focused counseling
10. Collaborate with school staff, parents, and external partners to support students during emergencies.
11. Identify and address barriers to student attendance through assessments, outreach, and direct support.
12. Collaborate with families and school staff to develop attendance improvement plans.
13. Monitor attendance data and provide targeted interventions for chronically absent students.
14. Utilize Tier 3 interventions when necessary
15. Partner with teachers, administrators, and families to support students’ mental health and academic goals.
16. Provide staff training on mental health awareness, trauma-informed practices, and interventions for attendance and behavior.
17. Act as a liaison between the school and community resources, connecting families with needed services.
18. Maintain confidential and accurate records of services and interventions provided.
19. Ensure all practices align with district policies and state regulations.
20. Performs other duties as assigned by the building administrator.

The Muscogee County School District provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.