Social Worker MSW Mental Health

Salary: $64,350-$72,000/yr

Position Summary: As a member of the Children's Aid Community School team at Curtis High School, the person selected for this role will be responsible for implementation of the mental health components for participants of the DYCD COMPASS High Program. The Social Worker MSW Mental Health will work mainly with Curtis High School 9^th and 10^th graders both individually and in group settings, during regular school hours and after-school.

Essential Duties:

• Group Work - Leading socio-emotional group learning activities aimed towards building youth coping skills, enhancing self-esteem and reducing feelings of isolation. Also, developing and modifying content in response to the needs of participants.
• Conduct ongoing assessments to Identify and respond to the concrete needs of participants and their families.
• Clinical Casework - Working from a strengths-based perspective to provide individual counseling and crisis intervention and/or referrals to the Student Health Center or outside resources, where appropriate.
• Work closely with school staff and the Student Health Center to create school-wide promotions for mental health wellness.
• Maintain documentation on our web-based data system, including contact information, mental health treatment plans, psychosocial assessments and case notes.
• Participate in weekly clinical supervision, site supervision, weekly team meetings, and monthly Mental Health In-service meetings, staff development, and team building activities.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's degree in social work or Masters in Licensed Mental Health Counseling required.
• At least 2 years of experience working with 14 -21 age group.

Key Competencies:

• Group Work experience preferred.
• The ability to quickly assess situations and develop interventions.
• A High level of interpersonal skill is required in order to interact effectively with stakeholders, students and colleagues during periods of emotional stress.
• Flexibility to use clinical skills outside of a traditional clinical setting.
• Sense of humor.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) is a plus.

It is the policy of Children's Aid to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment and is dedicated to maintaining a work environment that is free from harassment and discrimination. Children's Aid will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, or retaliation on any basis, including race, creed, color, national origin, ethnicity, alienage or citizenship status, gender/sex (including pregnancy), disability, religion, source of income, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, familial status, caregiver status, military status, marital or partnership status, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual violence or stalking, predisposing genetic characteristics, arrest or conviction record, credit history, unemployment status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Children's Aid is committed to complying with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Children's Aid will conduct a prompt and thorough investigation of all allegations of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or any violation of the Equal Employment Opportunity Policy in a confidential manner and will take appropriate corrective action, if and where warranted. Children's Aid prohibits retaliation against employees who provide information about, complain about, or assist in the investigation of any complaint of discrimination or violation of the Equal Employment Opportunity Policy.

The incumbent is expected to work a schedule, whether in-person or hybrid, as determined by the department's needs to facilitate effective collaboration with the team. This flexibility is essential for maintaining seamless communication, fostering teamwork, and ensuring the smooth operation of the department's processes. The position's requirements are subject to periodic review and adjustment based on organizational needs and changes in work dynamics.