School Social Worker
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24% above median for Social Worker
Job Description
About the Role
Join MEGX as a School Social Worker in United States.
Key Responsibilities
- Assessment, Evaluation & Compliance Conduct social‑developmental histories and contribute to multidisciplinary evaluations within CDE scope of practice.
- Provide input on social‑emotional, behavioral, environmental, and family‑system factors impacting learning.
- Develop IEP goals, service plans, progress‑monitoring systems, and required documentation.
- Support compliance with IDEA, Section 504, and school‑based mental health.
Requirements
- Intervention, Mental Health & Direct Student Support Provide individual and group counseling aligned to IEP goals and student needs.
- Deliver crisis intervention, risk assessments, and safety planning using trauma‑informed practices.
- Implement SEL, coping‑skills, and behavior‑support interventions that promote regulation and resilience.
- Support students in developing self‑advocacy, emotional regulation, interpersonal skills, and problem‑solving.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary range: $65,000 to $80,000 annually.
Work Schedule
- Full-time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join MEGX as a School Social Worker.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates School Social Worker at MEGX 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 physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, remote work flexibility.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
Social Work — Physician Career Context
This Social Work position at MEGX is open to physician candidates.
Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.
Remote physician positions in Social Work have grown significantly in recent years, offering clinicians the ability to maintain a full patient panel without geographic constraints or commute-related burnout.
Compensation Analysis
MEGX lists compensation for this physician position at $65k to $80k annually.
Location & Logistics
This is a fully remote physician position. Remote clinicians can practice from any state where they hold an active license, eliminating commute time and offering maximum schedule flexibility. Many remote healthcare positions also allow providers to establish a more sustainable long-term practice pattern.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- Fully remote — work from anywhere with an active license
- Transparent compensation ($65k–$80k)
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Crisis Intervention, Individual Counseling, Group Counseling, IEP Development, Case Management, Trauma-Informed Practices, SEL Programming, MTSS/RTI Frameworks. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Social Work role.
Core responsibilities: The School Social Worker provides social-emotional and behavioral supports for students with disabilities through counseling, crisis intervention, and IEP goal alignment. They collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and families to implement inclusive practices and data-driven interventions within ...
Benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, 401k, Paid Leave, Paid Sick Leave. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
About WeekdayDoc
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Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (3)
Hybrid work (Schedule flexibility ↓ burnout)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position demonstrates strong burnout protection with 3 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full Time
Posted
2d ago
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