School Social Worker - Forest City Regional School District
Listed compensation
$45k-$55k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Job Details:
Job Location: Carbondale - Carbondale, PA, Salary Range: $45000.00 - $55000.00Salary/year, Provide individual, group, and family treatment consistent with treatment plan and identified therapeutic needs of clients(s), using up-to-date therapy methods/models Conduct initial evaluations of clients’ mental health problems and formulate a diagnosis and treatment plan, consistent with clinical standards Document all client services/contacts in client record Complete all necessary clinical documentation, assessments, treatment plans and reviews, and evaluations/summaries in a timely manner following program procedures Complete necessary documentation required for managed care/Insurance authorizations and reauthorizations Participate in staff/clinical team meetings, supervision, and case reviews for administrative purposes and the development and implementation of client treatment Responsible to attend workshops, seminars, conferences, etc., for continued professional growth, to stay abreast of best practices, and/or to ensure relevant skills and knowledge for effective performance Refer child, adolescent and/or family for additional or alternative services, as indicated Advocate for clients, their rights and assist clients in ensuring their rights are protected and preserved Enter and maintain daily schedule into computer as required by departmental procedures Comply with Agency policies and procedures, including those regarding conduct, confidentiality, and record keeping Qualifications: License or Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology or related field preferred, bachelors considered.
Experience treating children/adolescents with mental health issues and their families. Experience with evidence based /supported trauma therapy model a plus.
Key Responsibilities
The School Social Worker will provide individual, group, and family therapy while conducting mental health evaluations and formulating treatment plans. They are also responsible for maintaining clinical documentation and advocating for the rights and needs of students and their families.
Requirements
Candidates should hold a Master’s degree or license in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or a related field, though a Bachelor's degree may be considered. Experience in treating children and adolescents with mental health issues is required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Social Worker Career Context
Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 46% are remote, 30% have no call, 74% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Pennsylvania is 97.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$50k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $51k in an average-cost state. 61.7% of Pennsylvania clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $45k–$55k | Social Work median $86k (middle half $70k–$95k)357 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$51k in purchasing power | Pennsylvania index 97.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Social Work listings in Pennsylvania | 205 active | 6,476 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 46% remote · 30% no call · 74% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Pennsylvania Social Worker listings: 6% state a sign-on bonus · 10% offer loan repayment235 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Social Work listings | 2,525 in the last 30 days | 1,439 the 30 days before (+75%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
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