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.
This position offers an opportunity to provide essential mental health support within a K-12 school setting in Lehigh Acres, FL. The role is focused on delivering evidence-based individual and group counseling services to students, supporting their emotional and behavioral well-being while collaborating closely with educational staff. This is a contract position for the current school year, requiring on-site presence and interaction across various school assignments within the district.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide individual and group mental health counseling tailored to K-12 students needs.
- Implement verbal de-escalation strategies and crisis intervention techniques suited for children and adolescents.
- Prepare and contribute to IEP documentation, progress monitoring, and data collection for students on caseload.
- Collaborate effectively with teachers, paraprofessionals, and other related service providers as part of the classroom team.
- Conduct comprehensive mental health appraisals addressing psycho/social/behavioral functioning.
- Develop remediation plans grounded in research-based therapeutic and educational practices.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Masters degree in Social Work or Mental Health Counseling required; psychologists are not accepted.
- Minimum of two years experience working with children and parents in mental health settings.
- Florida Department of Education certification in social work, or licensure as a clinical social worker or licensed mental health provider under Chapter 491, F.S.
- Alternatively, candidates with a Masters degree must register as a Mental Health Counselor Intern within six months of hire, with supervision by a Qualified Supervisor, and obtain clinical licensure within three years.
Location: Lehigh Acres, FL on-site assignment with varying school placements within the district.
Hours: 35 hours per week (7 hours daily), contract duration from January 5, 2026, to May 28, 2026.
This role demands a committed mental health professional adept at working in dynamic school environments and supporting students through effective therapeutic interventions. If you meet the qualifications and are ready to contribute your expertise to student well-being, please submit your application to be considered for this impactful position.
