School Social Worker

Benway School | Wayne, NJ

  
CountyPassaic
Posted Date 5/25/2023
Expiration Date6/24/2023
Description

Benway School is a therapeutic/behavior disabilities program

Required:

  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • School Social Worker Certificate

Experience in providing individual and group psychotherapy for children and young adults ranging from ages 6-21. Experience with crisis intervention counseling, treatment planning, assessment of students' mental health needs, referrals for mental health services outside of school, and advocacy skills to assist students and their families with accessing resources in the community. Knowledge of Trauma Informed Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and experience in this area is preferred.  Maintain student clinical files in accordance with legal requirements, internal policies and quality standards by recording attendance and chronological enteries of treatment sessions and updating relevant clinical information.  Prepare IEP goals/objectives and students levels of social, emotional and academic performance.  present cases in monthly supervision with a consultant and use supervision for ongoing development of clinical skills and techniques.  Support educational staff through clinical intervention and sharing of knowledge.

 

Position requires working during the 6 week Extended School Year (ESY) Program in the summer.

Job Type: Full Time

Competitive Salary

Health Benefits, 401k included

Interested applicants please email a cover letter, resume, and a copy of certificates to Patrick McAloon, Principal at: patrickmcaloon@benwayschoolnj.com

 

 

County
Passaic
Type of Job (K-12 or Higher Ed.)
K-12

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