Certified Social Worker in Sandia Park, NM

Embark on a rewarding contract opportunity supporting students in a vibrant educational setting near Sandia Park, NM. This role offers the chance to proactively engage with elementary students, making a tangible impact on their growth and well-being through counseling and targeted interventions.

As a certified social worker, you'll be an essential support to both individual students and small groups, collaborating with educators to design and deliver needs-based group lessons driven by meaningful data. Your expertise in crisis intervention and group dynamics will be valued as you provide individual counseling, facilitate group sessions, and address emergent situations with care and professionalism—all while not requiring involvement in IEP processes.

Key Qualifications:

• Active LMSW certification; opportunity available for supervision toward LCSW
• Prior experience working in school settings or with children/adolescents
• Strong background in individual and group counseling techniques
• Skilled in crisis intervention and responsive communication
• Collaborative approach to partnering with teachers and school teams
• Commitment to fostering a positive, supportive environment for all students

Core Responsibilities:

• Lead small group or grade-level lessons and interventions based on student needs and data
• Deliver individual and group counseling services
• Serve as an on-call resource for crisis intervention as situations arise
• Work proactively with grade-level teams to identify and support at-risk students
• Maintain clear documentation of services provided and communicate progress as needed

This contract position offers a stable school-based schedule (35 hours per week) through May 28th, 2027, enabling meaningful relationship-building and continuity of care for the students you serve. You'll benefit from the professional growth that comes with supervision opportunities and the satisfaction of seeing your impact each day.

If you’re ready to make a difference and grow your career in a supportive school environment, apply now to help shape positive outcomes for students.