Social Worker

Ampersand Therapy

$104K — $124K *
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 and collaboration skills
  • Crisis response skills
  • Passion for supporting student mental health and well-being

Responsibilities

  • Provide individual and group counseling to support students' mental health
  • Support crisis intervention, de-escalation, and safety planning
  • 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
  • Assist in developing and implementing intervention plans
  • Connect families to community resources and supports

Benefits

  • Competitive pay up to $60/hour
  • 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
Full Job Description
Job Title:
Social Worker

Pay Range:

$50-60/hour

Job Description:



K-12 Caseload

Position Details:
  • K-12 caseload
  • Starting August 2026
  • 1.0 FTE, Monday-Friday
  • 2026-2027 School Year
About the Role

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

Why Join Us
  • Competitive pay up to $60/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, but 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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