School Social Worker

Ampersand Therapy

$104K — $120K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) or related field
  • Valid Colorado CDE Special Services Provider license with School Social Worker endorsement (or eligibility by start date)
  • Strong communication skills
  • Collaboration and crisis response skills
  • School-based experience preferred, not required

Responsibilities

  • Provide individual and group counseling to support student mental health
  • Support crisis intervention and safety planning
  • Participate in IEP, MTSS, and student support team meetings
  • Conduct assessments related to social-emotional and behavioral needs
  • Collaborate with teachers and families
  • Support attendance and engagement initiatives
  • Connect families to community resources

Benefits

  • Competitive hourly pay with a steady school-year schedule
  • W-2 employment with liability insurance included
  • Healthcare benefits and a 401(k) with company match
  • Reimbursement for licensure, CEUs, and professional expenses
  • Mileage reimbursement between sites and referral bonuses
Full Job Description
Job Title:
School Social Worker

Pay Range:

$50-58/hour

Job Description:



Position Details:
  • K-12 Caseload
  • Starting August 2026
  • In Person
  • 1.0 FTE, Monday-Friday
About the Role

Hello, School Social Workers! Ampersand Therapy is hiring a full-time School Social Worker for a K-12 school setting in Cañon City, CO. In this role, you'll support students' social-emotional well-being, family engagement, and access to learning by providing counseling, crisis support, and collaboration with school teams. We welcome both new and experienced clinicians!

Why Join Us
  • Competitive pay (Up to $58/hour) + steady school-year schedule
  • W-2 employment with liability insurance included
  • Healthcare benefits* + 401(k) with company match
  • Reimbursement for licensure, CEUs, and professional expenses
  • Mileage reimbursement between sites + referral bonuses
What You'll Do
  • Provide individual and group counseling to support student mental health and social-emotional development
  • Support crisis intervention, de-escalation, and safety planning as needed
  • Participate in IEP, MTSS, and student support team meetings
  • Conduct assessments related to social-emotional and behavioral needs
  • Collaborate with teachers, families, and related service providers
  • Support attendance, engagement, and wraparound services for students and families
  • Assist in developing and implementing intervention plans
  • Maintain timely, accurate, and compliant documentation
  • Connect families to community resources and supports
What We're Looking For
  • Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) or related field
  • Valid Colorado CDE Special Services Provider license with School Social Worker endorsement (or eligibility by start date)
  • Strong communication, collaboration, and crisis response skills
  • School-based experience preferred, not required
  • Passion for supporting students' mental health and well-being

Benefits apply to 0.8 FTE and above after a short waiting period.

Please reach out to [email protected] if you have any questions!

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