Why Join Us

Are you looking for a new opportunity to make an impact in the lives of students? Join us at SESI Schools, where we are proving what is possible for students with unique needs. We offer a generous benefits package including:

• Competitive salary $60,000-$67,500
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits including medical, dental, and vision
• Employer-paid life insurance
• 401(k) plan with employer matching
• Tuition reimbursement of up to $2,625 and additional reimbursement for continuing education units (CEU)
• Other great benefits like Flexible Spending Account, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Mental Health Support, and Pet Insurance
• Continued training, mentorship, and opportunities for growth

NewHope Academy is operated by Specialized Education Services, Inc. (SESI). SESI Schools provide specialized education programming for K-12 students who require additional educational and positive behavioral supports to overcome challenges that impede success in a traditional school setting.

The Opportunity

The Social Worker will be responsible for providing social-emotional services for students who require additional support to thrive in school. They will deliver high-quality services as provided by SESI and collaborate with both school personnel and families as an integrated member of the multi-disciplinary team. Every child deserves to reach their full potential and we’re looking to hire an exceptional team member who will play an essential role in fueling student success.

Include the following. Other duties as assigned.

• Conduct weekly individual therapy sessions for caseload
• Schedule regular evening hours, one night a month, for family therapy of caseload
• Maintain regular contact with families of caseload through emails, phone calls, and family therapy
• Record all therapy sessions and phone contacts with those who are involved with the caseload in TeacherEase
• Attend weekly clinical seminars
• Attend weekly supervision/consultation with supervisor
• Review cognitive/achievement testing and social/emotional testing with parents and students
• Attend all IEP meetings of caseload
• Monitor and document the progress of IEP goals
• Complete quarterly IEP goals in a timely manner
• Complete necessary components for IEP goals including any reports and goals in a timely manner

• Provide supervisor reports and goals for review one week in advance of meeting

• Provide crisis management to those students in need during the school day at specifically scheduled times

• Additional Therapy duties and expectations are identified in the job description and any written policies for the Employee’s position and also may be assigned to Employee by the Clinical Director throughout the school year.

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  The Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work or human services related field (mental health, psychology, counseling)
• Professional licensure including LPC or LCPC, LCSW or LMSW, and LMFT, Ph.d, Psy.d
• Minimum of two years' experience in a school, special education, or behavior health setting working with children and adolescents is preferred

Specialized Education Services, Inc. (SESI), a division of FullBloom, is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation/gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.