School Social Worker

School Social Worker/Psychologist (STARR Grant) JobID: 7588 Position Type: Student Life and ServicesDate Posted: 10/15/2026Location: Student Life & Services Closing Date: 10/28/2026 Additional Information: Show/HidePROGRAM: Department of Student Life and Personnel Services POSITION (S): Jersey City Public Schools - STARR Social Worker/Psychologist Full Time, 10 month position Monday through Friday, 8:00 am 2:55 pm September through June JOB DESCRIPTION: To provide counseling services through clinical interventions and social skills lessons to students who are in need of mental health support services. RESPONSIBILITIES:-Provide clinical interventions to support students in a school setting-Provide group and individual counseling to students with a focus on improving social emotional skills-Provide trauma informed practices to students in need-Assess and analyze pre and post outcomes-Plan, organize, and direct Project Resilience initiatives-Develop and facilitate Professional Development for staff, families and mental health partners-Provide guidance to parents to assist them in understanding and seeking assistance to address their child's emotional and social needs-Plan, organize and facilitate parent groups and community forums-Prepare monthly reports-Collaborate and coordinate services with other support professionals and teachers-Provide and organize in-services and staff development programs-Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Student Life and Personnel Services REQUIREMENTS:-Should possess excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills.-Applicants must be positive, energetic, flexible and a team player that can assist in creating Project Resilience.-Applicants should possess patience and solid communications skills.-Applicants must also be highly organized, able to multitask and adjust to changes in school environments.-Applicants must have reliable transportation. QUALIFICATIONS:-Master's or Dr. degree in Counseling Psychology or Social work-NJ certificate as a School Psychologist or LPC.-Experience as a clinical counselor. SALARY/STIPEND: As Per Contractual Agreement Funded by the STARR Grant - Grant Funded LOCATION: Department of Student Life and Personnel Services STARTING DATE: To Be Determined