26-27 Lower School Mental Health Counselor or Social Worker
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Job Description
About the Role
Join Unknown as a 26-27 Lower School Mental Health Counselor or Social Worker in United States.
Key Responsibilities
- 27 school year, providing effective, integrated school
- lead social cognition and psychosocial groups, and provide psychosocial guidance aligned with students’ therapeutic, behavioral, and executive functioning goals. Co
- based practices responsive to the intensity, complexity, and asynchronous development characteristic of gifted and twice
- exceptional (2e) learners. Demonstrate curiosity and actively learn about the cognitive, social
Requirements
- based experience with elementary school population One year of paid experience with students who have emotional/social/learning differences Knowledge of evidence
- based treatment, particularly CBT and DBT Interpersonal style that builds consensus and compels constructive problem solving Preferred Education and Experience: Experience working with twice
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary range: $56,000 to $89,000 annually.
Work Schedule
- Full-time position.
- No weekends required.
Apply to join Unknown as a 26-27 Lower School Mental Health Counselor or Social Worker.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates 26-27 Lower School Mental Health Counselor or Social Worker at Department of Defense a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Social Work social worker listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
Social Work — Social Worker Career Context
This Social Work position at Department of Defense is open to social worker candidates.
Compensation Analysis
Department of Defense lists compensation for this social worker position at $56k to $89k annually.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in United States.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- Transparent compensation ($56k–$89k)
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Individual Counseling, Group Counseling, Behavior Intervention Planning, Risk Assessment, Psychosocial Support, Executive Functioning Frameworks, CBT, DBT. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Social Work role.
Core responsibilities: Provide integrated school-based counseling, including individual and group sessions, for students in grades K-5. Develop and manage individualized behavior intervention plans while collaborating with teachers, parents, and outside providers.
Benefits package: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Student Loan Repayment, Retirement Plan Contribution, Group Life Plan, Disability Insurance, Parental Leave. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
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Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (2)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full Time
Posted
9d ago
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