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 Strides offers a comprehensive benefits package that adds additional compensation! Please see below for further details! Sponsorship: No 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: [email protected] PHONE: 443-247-5517