School Therapist/Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Job Title: School Therapist/Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Company: Strides Therapy & Educational Services
Location: Frederick, MD
School District: Frederick County Public Schools
Job Type: Full-time
Rate: $58-61 W2 per hour (All Direct and Indirect Time Paid Equally)

Strides offers a comprehensive benefits package that adds additional compensation! Please see below for further details!

Referral Bonus: $500 referral bonus for each employee referred

About the Company:

Strides Therapy & Educational Services is a leading local provider of educational and therapeutic services, dedicated to enhancing the lives of students through high-quality support and intervention.

We are currently seeking an experienced and enthusiastic School Therapist/Licensed Clinical Social Worker to join our team in Frederick County Public Schools. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on students' social-emotional well-being and academic success within the school setting.

Job Description:

Strides Therapy & Educational Services is partnering with Frederick County Public Schools to find a dedicated School Therapist/Licensed Clinical Social Worker to join their team.

As a School Therapist/Licensed Clinical Social Worker, you will play a vital role in supporting students' social-emotional well-being and academic success. Working collaboratively with teachers, families, and school teams, you will help students overcome challenges and achieve their educational goals.

Additional Details:

Expected Hours: 8:00am to 3:30pm (up to 35 hours per week)
Workplace Setting: In-person school; travels to multiple schools during the week (average 8)
Number of Hires: 2

• Position 1: Will run from December until end of school year
• Position 2: Will run from November through April

Responsibilities:

• Conduct psychosocial assessments and provide individual and group counseling to students.
• Develop and implement intervention strategies to address academic and behavioral concerns.
• Collaborate with teachers, administrators, and parents to create supportive learning plans.
• Participate in IEP (Individualized Education Program) and 504 Plan meetings, providing clinical insight and recommendations.
• Provide crisis intervention services and risk assessments.
• Connect students and families with community resources and social services.
• Advocate for students' needs and promote a school culture of equity and inclusion.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential client records in compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Address issues such as truancy, bullying, mental health, and substance abuse through school-wide initiatives and targeted support.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Social Work from a CSWE-accredited institution.
• Active Maryland social work license: LMSW, LCSW, or LCSW-C.
• Valid Maryland MSDE educator certificate with a School Social Worker endorsement, or eligibility to obtain the endorsement.
• Prefer experience working as a Social Worker in a school or pediatric setting.
• Prefer knowledge of Maryland COMAR regulations and federal laws (IDEA, Section 504) governing special education.
• Strong assessment, counseling, and case management skills.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving abilities.
• Commitment to cultural competence and serving a diverse student population.
• Ability to work independently, manage a caseload effectively, and adapt to the changing needs of a school environment.

Full-time Benefits Include:

• Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision) with employer contribution towards monthly premium for qualifying plans
• 401k with match and immediate vesting, 100% match for the first 3% and 50% for 4 %, and 5% (also a part-time benefit)
• Up to 40 hours PTO/sick time (also a part-time benefit)
• State Licensure Reimbursement
• National Certification Stipend
• CEU Platform Reimbursement
• Group professional liability insurance (also a part-time benefit)
• Dedicated Educational Services Manager for 1:1 support (also a part-time benefit)
• Cancer insurance (also a part-time benefit)
• Pet insurance (also a part-time benefit)
• Life insurance (also a part-time benefit)
• Catastrophe medical (also a part-time benefit)

Please contact Dana Morgan for more information and additional details.

EMAIL:

danamorgan@stridesspeechtherapy.com

PHONE: 443-247-5517