About the Role
Provide counseling, case management, and support services to students and families as part of an interdisciplinary team. Ensure services align with IEPs to promote social-emotional well-being, behavioral growth, and academic engagement. This full-time, 10-month position includes a 6-week summer program and requires flexibility for meetings, family communication, and professional development.
Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and evaluate the clinical components of students’ IEPs in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
- Ensure active supervision of assigned student(s) to promote safety, engagement, and compliance with behavior and education plans.
- Provide individual and group counseling, family engagement, and case management services tailored to students’ social, emotional, and behavioral needs.
- Communicate effectively with school staff, caregivers, outside providers, and Committees on Special Education.
- Support student intake, admissions, and transitions between programs or placements.
- Complete and maintain accurate documentation—including assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, and discharge summaries—in compliance with agency, state, and professional standards.
- Maintain confidential student records in accordance with FERPA, HIPAA, and agency policies.
- Lead discharge and aftercare planning in partnership with families, school districts, and the Transitional Services Specialist.
- Represent the program in agency and community meetings and contribute to outreach and advocacy efforts.
- Participate in de-escalation, crisis intervention, and Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) procedures to support student safety.
- Engage in professional development to maintain licensure and stay current with best practices in school-based mental health.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with diverse audiences.
- Ability to build rapport and maintain therapeutic relationships with students and families.
- Knowledge of trauma-informed care and restorative practices.
- Skill in completing psychosocial assessments, treatment plans, and clinical documentation.
- Ability to collaborate effectively in interdisciplinary educational teams.
- Capacity to manage multiple responsibilities and respond to crises calmly and appropriately.
- Ability to utilize physical restraints in accordance with safety protocols youth after successful completion of Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) training.
- Valid New York State driver’s license and adequate auto insurance required.
Skills
- Social Work
- School Counseling
- IEP development
- Case management
- Individual and group counseling
- Family engagement
- Clinical documentation
- Trauma-informed care
- Restorative practices
- Crisis intervention
- Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI)
Location
- Lynde School
Work Type
- Full-time
- 10-month position
- 6-week summer program
Experience Level
- Offers based on years of experience
Education Level
- Master’s degree in Social Work (LMSW or LCSW) with NYS School Social Worker certification
- Master’s degree in School Counseling with NYS School Counselor certification
Salary/Compensations
- $45,000 - $50,000 per year
Benefits
- Medical plan insurance
- Dental plan insurance
- Vision plan insurance
- Flexible spending accounts
- Wellness program
- Employee assistance program
- 403B retirement plan
About the Company
- Gateway Longview’s Education programs support K through 12th grade students who struggle with behavioral, social, and emotional challenges.
- Gateway Longview is an equal opportunity employer committed to championing the principles of anti-racism, justice, and equity.
- We welcome prospective employees from diverse cultures and backgrounds, for all positions, who will uphold our values and contribute to our mission.
- We aim to have a leadership and workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve.
- Gateway Longview has a strong investment in developing the future leaders of the organization through trainings, advancement opportunities, and a formal leadership pipeline.
Equal Opportunity
- An EEO/AA Agency
- We want to emphasize that the preferred qualifications are not required and that we are committed to helping our future colleagues develop these preferred skills.
- We strongly encourage those who are passionate about fostering a diverse, inclusive and equitable human service organization to apply.
