Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

About 5280 Recovery High School:
5280 is Colorado's only recovery high school—serving youth in recovery from addiction. 5280 is a public charter school authorized by Denver Public Schools that provides a high-quality learning environment within a substance-free community. It is a small school of roughly 100 students with an extremely strong and collaborative community of staff and students. We are casting a wide net for candidates and would love to hear from you if you believe you are a great fit!

5280 High School is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of 5280 to afford equal employment and advancement opportunity to all qualified individuals without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, disability, marital status, medical condition, or any other classification that is protected under applicable local, state or federal law.

Overview:

5280 High school is seeking a dedicated, collaborative, and trauma-informed Licensed Clinical Social Worker to provide mental health support within our recovery high school community, as well as complete intakes and assessments for all students. Additionally, the LCSW will meet twice monthly will all students to monitor their ongoing support needs. As a recovery charter school committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment, we serve students who struggle with substance misuse, eating disorders, mental health disorders and other self-destructive behaviors. Our students in recovery, require additional assistance with emotional regulation, coping skills, safety, and crisis management. The ideal candidate will align with our mission to prioritize relationships and student well-being, working closely with all departments to support all students. 

Key Responsibilities

• Conducts initial needs assessment to gather information on the student and provide case notes, treatment plans and evaluations.

• Compiles and prepares case records, reports, and documents that comply with Medicaid and billing standards

• Serves as a liaison with the recovery team and the MTSS team to identify, implements and monitors treatment plan goals and interventions

• Refers students to community resources to help their specific situations

• Monitors students mental health and overall well being  

• Runs individual and group mental health sessions

• Responds to crisis situations

This position is grant funded through June 2029, with potential for continued employment beyond that timeframe.

• Strong commitment to the mission and vision of 5280 High School

• Hold their Colorado Clinical Social Work license 

• Have a strong demonstration of success in working with diverse populations 

• Exhibit a growth mindset in the academic, social and behavioral success in all students

• Be patient, flexible and empathetic when working with students, families and colleagues

• Embrace diversity and inclusion

• Experience administering a variety of formal social and emotional evaluations

• Be passionate, creative and collaborative

• Value divergent thinking and a student-centered approach to education

• Background check and fingerprinting clearance

Preferred:

• Experience working with people with addiction

• Experience working with adolescents