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Eleutheria
Golden, Colorado

Social Worker

Social Worker 8.0 Work-LifeNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$50-$60/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – FridayWeekdays only

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Job Description

Job Title

Social Worker

Pay Range

$50-60/hour

Job Description

  • Up to $60/hour | Golden, CO | Full-Time & Part-Time |
  • 2026–2027 School Year | Elementary School

Position Details

  • School Social Worker supporting students in an elementary school setting
  • Jefferson County School District
  • Full-time and part-time opportunities available
  • Starting August 2026 for the 2026–2027 school year
  • Monday–Friday schedule

About the Role

Hello School Social Workers! Ampersand Therapy is hiring School Social Workers to support students in an elementary school near Golden, CO. In this role, you’ll provide individual and group social-emotional support, collaborate with school teams and families, and help students navigate academic, behavioral, and social challenges. You’ll work closely with educators and other specialists while receiving support from a therapist-owned and operated company.

Why Join Us

  • Competitive pay up to $60/hour + steady school-year schedule
  • Elementary school setting within Jefferson County School District
  • Supportive district partnership & therapist-owned and operated team
  • W-2 employment with liability insurance included
  • Healthcare benefits* + 401(k) with company match
  • Reimbursement for licensure and professional development
  • 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
  • Valid Colorado Department of Education (CDE) School Social Worker license/credential
  • Master’s degree in Social Work or a related field
  • Strong communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills
  • Experience working with children in a school setting preferred
  • Experience supporting students with diverse academic, behavioral, or social-emotional needs preferred

About Ampersand Therapy

Ampersand Therapy is a therapist-owned and operated company built by providers who understand school-based work. We focus on support and mentorship so clinicians can do their best work. Our team is committed to equity, community impact, and creating a workplace where therapists feel valued.

*Benefits apply to 0.8 FTE and above after a short waiting period.

Ampersand Therapy is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment and sense of belonging for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or any other identity characteristics. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply and join our team.

Please reach out to erika@ampersandtherapy.com if you have any questions!

Key Responsibilities

The School Social Worker will provide individual and group counseling to support student mental health and social-emotional development. They will also collaborate with school teams, families, and educators to implement intervention plans and conduct behavioral assessments.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a valid Colorado Department of Education (CDE) School Social Worker license and a Master's degree in Social Work or a related field. Strong interpersonal skills and experience working with children in a school setting are preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

IEP meetingsBehavioral assessmentIntervention planningSchool-based counseling

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Social Worker at Eleutheria a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Social Work — ranked against 6,492 active Social Work listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Social Worker Career Context

Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 76% are remote, 18% have no call, 52% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Colorado is 103.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$114k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $111k in an average-cost state. 60.9% of Colorado clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
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CME allowance
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Loan repayment
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Relocation assistance
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 8.0
Among the best 10% of Social Work listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,492 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • No nights
  • On-site

Living in Golden

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$775k
Typical market rent
$2,205/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
State income tax
Up to 4.4%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Eleutheria

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Benefits & Perks

Healthcare benefits
401(k) with company match
Reimbursement for licensure and professional development
Referral bonuses