School Social Worker

Job Overview

Jennifer Temps is seeking a compassionate and organized Social Worker for a short-term leave coverage assignment in Poughkeepsie, NY. This is an excellent opportunity for a clinician who enjoys working in a school-based, interdisciplinary setting and making a meaningful impact on children and families.

The Social Worker will manage a small caseload of children in an interdisciplinary treatment program serving students in kindergarten through 6th grade. This role includes individual, group, and family therapy; crisis support; discharge planning; collaboration with schools and outside agencies; and participation in a multidisciplinary team environment. The ideal candidate is clinically strong, team-oriented, and comfortable with documentation and care coordination.

Job Duties

• Maintain a caseload of approximately 6 children in the interdisciplinary treatment program
• Participate in admissions with the child, family, physician, and school liaison
• Provide individual therapy weekly
• Provide daily group therapy
• Provide family therapy and crisis intervention as needed
• Facilitate transition meetings for students on caseload, including family and school stakeholders
• Coordinate with participating schools and community agencies
• Function as part of an interdisciplinary treatment team
• Participate in weekly treatment team meetings
• Advocate for youth and families to obtain community-based supportive services
• Maintain timely and accurate medical record documentation
• Support discharge planning and complete discharge follow-up
• Collaborating with school liaisons throughout Dutchess County to support referral and screening processes

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work
• New York State Social Work license required
• Prior experience providing therapy to children and families
• Experience with crisis intervention, case coordination, and discharge planning
• Strong documentation and organizational skills
• Ability to work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a school-based, behavioral health, or child-focused treatment setting
• Experience facilitating group therapy
• Familiarity with community resources and school systems in Dutchess County
• Strong communication skills with families, school personnel, and outside providers

Pay Range: $38 – $45 per hour (depending on experience)
Weekly pay
Direct deposit
Medical insurance options
Pre-tax commuter benefits
New York Secured Choice Saving Plans (retirement)

• This assignment is expected to last approximately 6 months
• This is a great opportunity for a clinician seeking meaningful short-term work in a structured, team-based setting

Pay: $38.00 - $45.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person