Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Newark·West Orange, New Jersey
Assist students with mental health and behavioral concerns, providing individual and group counseling as well as crisis intervention. Collaborate with teachers, parents, and administrators to support students' academic and classroom needs.
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Newark ("CCAN") is a non-profit corporation affiliated with Mount Carmel Guild Schools Corporation ("MCGS"). MCGS operates Mount Carmel Guild Academy, a private out-of-district placement for children within special education, for grades PRE-K-12. The Academy is located in West Orange, New Jersey.
Mount Carmel Guild Academy is currently seeking a full-time School Social Worker.
• Assist students with mental health concerns, behavioral concerns, positive behavioral support, academic, and classroom support, consultation with teachers, parents, and administrators as well as provide individual, group counseling/therapy and crisis intervention.
Visit our website www.ccannj.com
Please be advised that current employees applying to open positions within the Agency are required to fill out an Agency Internal Job Application Form which is available for download to all employees on HR's public folders in Outlook. Please forward the completed form to HR via email to the agency email address indicated at the end of the application form.
• Please be advised that current employees applying to open positions within the Agency are required to fill out an Agency Internal Job Application Form which is available for download to all employees on HR's public folders in Outlook. Please forward the completed form to HR via email to the agency email address indicated at the end of the application form.
CCAN offers a competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package for employees, with an 80/20% cost split between employers (80) and employees (20). CCAN is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin/ancestry, citizenship status, disability, age, marital or family status, and military or veteran status.
Applicants must have a Master's Degree and hold a NJDOE school social worker or school counselor certification. These qualifications are essential for the role.
Market context
New Jersey school districts commonly look for school social workers to support student mental health, attendance, family engagement, and crisis response, so demand often follows district needs for student support services. These roles are competitive because employers typically require a master’s degree plus NJDOE school social worker or school counselor certification, and benefits such as health insurance and competitive compensation can make openings more selective. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform from the original job description, then confirm your certification details and tailor your application to school-based counseling and casework experience.