School Social Worker - Lehigh Acres, FL
Company: Bilingual Therapies
Location: Lehigh Acres
Posted on: January 13, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Bachelor's or Master's degree in
Social Work, active Social Worker license and minimum 1 years
School Social Work experience required. Applicants who do not meet
these qualifications will not be considered. A K-12 school in
Lehigh Acres, FL is seeking a qualified Social Worker/Intervention
Therapist for a contracted position starting January 5, 2026, and
ending May 29, 2026. This on-site role offers 35 hours per week (7
hours per day) and supports students with evidence-based mental
health interventions within a dynamic educational setting.
Responsibilities include: Providing individual and group mental
health counseling to students, likely spanning K-12 age groups
Employing verbal de-escalation techniques and behavioral
interventions for crisis situations (using the TEACH method)
Preparing relevant sections of the Individualized Education Program
(IEP), collecting data, and monitoring progress for assigned
caseload students Collaborating effectively with classroom teams,
including related service providers, teachers, and
paraprofessionals Qualifications: Masters degree in Social Work or
Mental Health Counseling (Psychologists are not considered) At
least two years experience working with children and parents, with
the ability to conduct comprehensive mental health appraisals
covering psycho/social/behavioral functioning and develop
remediation plans aligned with research-based educational and
therapeutic practices Florida Department of Education Certification
in social work, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, or Licensed Mental
Health Provider as per Chapter 491, Florida Statutes;
alternatively, candidates with a Masters degree must become
Registered Mental Health Counselor Interns within six months of
hire and obtain clinical licensure within three years under
supervision This contract assignment offers the chance to make a
meaningful impact in supporting students mental health needs while
working alongside a collaborative team. The positions location in
Lehigh Acres ensures a community-focused environment. Qualified
professionals interested in contributing their expertise to promote
student well-being are encouraged to apply for this compelling
role.
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