School Social Worker - School
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job Description
We are seeking a compassionate and experienced School Social Worker to support students within a dynamic school district in Carlsbad, NM. This is an excellent opportunity to further develop your social work expertise while playing a vital role in the academic and emotional success of students.
In this role, you'll provide direct support to students facing psychological, emotional, or social challenges that may impact their ability to thrive in the school environment. If you're driven to help students overcome barriers and improve their overall well-being, we’d love to hear from you.
Responsibilities
- Identify and assess students with emotional, mental health, or social service needs
- Collaborate with educators, administrators, and families to develop and implement effective support plans
- Coordinate care services, provide referrals, and maintain communication among stakeholders
- Serve as an advocate for students while fostering a safe and inclusive school environment
- Maintain detailed records and documentation in accordance with school policies and ethical standards
Requirements
- Active New Mexico PED License/Certification required.
- New Mexico Licensed Social Worker with a valid School Social Work Certification
- Current BLS/CPR certification
- Minimum of 6 months of relevant experience within the last 5 years
Benefits
- Competitive pay package
- Continuing Education reimbursement
- Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the communities we serve
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates School Social Worker - School at TheraEd Staffing Group a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Social Work — ranked against 6,104 active Social Work listings on WeekdayDoc.
Social Worker Career Context
TheraEd Staffing Group holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 74/100, 139 active listings.
Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 34% are remote, 30% have no call, 70% require no weekends.
Social Work pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for New Mexico is 92.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.4% of New Mexico clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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