School Social Worker/Adjustment Counselor (Grades 9-12)

Thank you for considering employment in the Lunenburg Public Schools.The mission of The Lunenburg Public Schools is to provide all students with the skills, confidence, and passion for life-long learning so that they may find their own paths to successful careers, active citizenship, and rewarding lives.There is an open School Social Worker/Adjustment Counselor position at the Lunenburg High School.TITLE: School Social Worker/Adjustment Counselor REPORTS TO: PrincipalLOCATIONLunenburg High School (9-12)1079 Massachusetts Avenue, Lunenburg, MA 01462GENERAL: The job of this position is to provide comprehensive, evidence based school mental health programming to students in grades 9-12+ via individual and group services. Responsibilities may vary depending on need and priorities within the school.DUTIES & REPSONSIBILITIES: - Provide individual counseling utilizing evidence based clinical interventions to students on caseload.- If required, run small therapeutic groups utilizing evidence based clinical interventions.- Responsible for providing crisis intervention and conflict resolution services when requested by school personnel. - Collaborate and communicate with parents, guardians, teachers, support staff, and outside agencies.- Assess and screen students mental health symptoms and needs per referral from the student support team.- Serve as a referral agent and case manager for students and families in developing a network of community supports. - Responsible for being knowledgeable and conforming to state and system-wide regulations on student records and confidentiality.

• Responsible for assuming equal educational opportunity to all individuals regardless of race, color, gender, age, marital status, religion, national origin, homelessness, sexual orientation or disability.\ EXPERIENCEThe ideal candidates will have: Flexibility to provide services outside of the normal school day (with schedule adjusted accordingly)Previous experience working in a school setting or other behavioral health environment.Highly motivated, self-starter with ability to provide clinical services independently. Excellent collaboration skillsDesired Qualifications: Masters degree in Social Work or PsychologyCurrent/valid DESE license as Social Work/Adjustment Counselor and/or state clinical license (LCSW, LICSW, LMHC).SALARY: Salary and benefits per Lunenburg Education Association contract.