Bachelor's or Master's degree in Social Work, active Social Worker license and minimum 1+ years School Social Work experience required. Applicants who do not meet these qualifications will not be considered.
Located in Cape Coral, FL, this contract position offers an opportunity to provide specialized mental health support within the K-12 school setting. The role focuses on delivering evidence-based individual and group counseling to students, ensuring they receive the care necessary for their academic and social success.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver individual and group mental health counseling to identified students using evidence-based practices.
- Implement verbal de-escalation techniques during crises to manage aggressive behavior effectively.
- Prepare relevant IEP sections, collect data, and monitor progress for students on caseload.
- Work collaboratively with classroom teams, including related service providers, teachers, and paraprofessionals.
- Develop and carry out mental health appraisals addressing psycho/social/behavioral functioning and remediation plans based on research-supported practices.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Master's degree in Social Work or Mental Health Counseling (Note: Psychologists not accepted).
- Minimum two years of experience working with children and parents, with proven ability to perform comprehensive mental health appraisals.
- Florida Department of Education Certification in social work, licensed clinical social worker, or licensed mental health provider as per Chapter 491, F.S.
- Alternatively, candidates with a Masters degree in Social Work or Mental Health Counseling must commit to becoming a Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern within six months of hire, under qualified supervision, and obtain clinical licensure within three years.
- Ability to work on-site full-time with flexibility to serve multiple schools on assignment.
Details:
- Location: Cape Coral, FL
- Schedule: Full-time, 35 hours per week (7 hours daily), on-site only
- Duration: January 5, 2026, through May 28, 2026
- Age Group: Likely K-12 students, final determination pending
This role requires a compassionate professional skilled in adolescent and child mental health, ready to contribute within a collaborative educational environment. Candidates prepared to make a meaningful impact on student well-being are encouraged to apply.
