Licensed School Social Worker/Counselor (LCSW or LPC)
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Job Description
About the Role
Join KIPP as a Licensed School Social Worker/Counselor (LCSW or LPC) in United States.
Key Responsibilities
- based social–emotional and mental health supports across Tiers 1–3 (classroom lessons, small groups, and short
- term individual counseling/skill
- entry meetings); train staff on referral, de
- escalation, and mandated reporting protocols. Coordinate with school nurses, security, and community responders; document incidents and after
Requirements
- approved equivalent); eligible for supervision if not independently licensed. School
- based or youth mental health experience delivering Tier 2/3 interventions, crisis response, and case management. Working knowledge of MTSS, trauma
Benefits & Compensation
- is competitive and commensurate with experience, and we routinely engage in compensation analysis for all roles across the organization to ensure that we remain competitive in the market.
- 403(b) retirement plan – KNOS matches 100% of employee contribution up to the first 5% of salary and any bonuses.
- Vested immediately in 403(b).
- KNOS employees are eligible for health and wellbeing benefits starting the first day of the month following their Date of Hire.
Work Schedule
- Full-time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join KIPP as a Licensed School Social Worker/Counselor (LCSW or LPC).
Key Skills
Position Insights
Social Work — Psychologist Career Context
This Social Work position at KIPP is open to psychologist candidates.
Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in United States.
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Social Work, Counseling, Clinical Support, Case Management, Systems-Building, Progress Monitoring, Documentation, Crisis Response. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Social Work role.
Core responsibilities: The School Social Worker ensures equitable access to learning by addressing barriers to attendance, behavior, mental health, and basic needs through tiered services, blending direct clinical support with systems-building like progress monitoring and compliance documentation. This role involves partn...
Benefits package: Health Insurance, Disability, Life Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, Flexible Spending Accounts, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, 403(b) Retirement Plan. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
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Benefits & Perks
Protective Factors (1)
Flexible scheduling (Schedule control protective)
Interpretation: Position includes 1 validated protective factor against burnout.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full Time
Posted
2mo ago
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