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School Social Worker (Grades 9–12) Location: New Orleans, Louisiana Employment Type: Full-Time | Certified Position Position Overview Rooted School is seeking a compassionate, licensed School Social Worker to support the mental health, emotional wellness, and academic success of students in grades 9–12. This team member will play a key role in identifying barriers to learning, providing direct and group-based interventions, and building the capacity of the school community through training and coaching in trauma-informed practices. The ideal candidate is an expert in adolescent development and mental health, and is committed to ensuring all students feel safe, supported, and understood. This position requires a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) certification in the state of Louisiana. Key Responsibilities Direct Student Support Provide individual and small group counseling to students experiencing emotional, behavioral, or social challenges...

Description The School Counselor works as a staff member of the Student Services / Academic Team and is primarily responsible for providing therapeutic services to students and their families. This position reports to the Dean of Student Culture.   Expectations and Required Skills Deep expertise and familiarity with the literature and practices related to social-emotional learning, adaptive and growth mindsets, positive behavioral interventions, character development, trauma-informed care, strength-based approaches, and psychological development Commitment and ability to serve all students with diverse backgrounds, abilities and needs toward accomplishing their educational goals. Demonstrates professional integrity and a commitment to best practices for communicating with students, staff, and families A minimum of one (1) year of prior experience working in an urban school or similar setting with at-risk students and their families...