School Social Worker

BASIS Ed
Tucson, AZ
Category Social Services
Job Description
Role Overview

The School Social Worker supports student mental health, safety, and overall school climate through prevention, early intervention, and coordinated support services. This role is an essential component of the school’s comprehensive safety and prevention efforts aligned with the Arizona Department of Education School Safety Program.

What You Will Do

Provide individual and small group counseling services to students, conduct assessments and screenings, serve as a member of the School Safety Program Team, and provide crisis intervention and support.

Why It Might Be a Fit

This role requires knowledge of school-based mental health practices, prevention strategies, and positive school climate initiatives, as well as the ability to collaborate with administrators, teachers, and families to support student well-being.

Requirements

  • Master’s degree in Social Work from an accredited university
  • Meet the Arizona Department of Education requirements for School Social Worker (PreK-12) certification
  • Experience working with children or adolescents in school, clinical, or community settings preferred
  • Knowledge of school-based mental health services, crisis response, and behavioral intervention practices

Benefits

  • Employer paid medical and dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • PTO
  • Ability to add dependents
  • 401K with partial match that grows over time
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Childcare Savings Opportunity (KinderCare tuition discount)
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