Sheppard Pratt·Cumberland, Iowa
Provide clinical mental health support, including individual and group counseling, for students with emotional disabilities and autism. Develop treatment plans and IEPs while collaborating with families and external providers to ensure holistic student support.
Sheppard Pratt School in Cumberland [https://www.sheppardpratt.org/care-finder/sheppard-pratt-school-cumberland/] is a nonpublic special education day school providing year-round educational, vocational, and daily living services to students grades K-12 with emotional disabilities and autism. We help students meet their educational goals and prepare them for life beyond the classroom with small class sizes, 12 months of instruction, and a comprehensive curriculum.
What to expect.
You will play a crucial role in providing clinical mental health support to students with social-emotional disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, and related diagnoses. You will support students and their families in overcoming challenges, helping them access educational programs and achieve their highest level of functioning.
What we need from you.
Per MSDE requirements, a social worker filling this position must also provide verification of having completed 3 semester hours or State-approved CPD credits in special education and possess a MSDE Certification as a School Social Worker.
What you'll get from us.
The pay range for this position is $60,569 minimum to $105,414 maximum. Pay for this position is determined on a number of factors, including but not limited to, license and years and level of related experience.
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Candidates must hold a valid license as an LGPC, LCPC, LMSW, or LCSW-C. Social workers must also possess MSDE Certification as a School Social Worker and completed special education credits.
Market context
In Iowa, school-based social worker and counselor roles are typically tied to student support needs, special education services, and school mental health coverage. These positions are competitive because they require a valid clinical or school social work license, and this role also calls for MSDE school social worker certification and completed special education credits. Review the license and certification requirements carefully before applying; this platform AI-summarizes the original job description’s requirements and benefits to save you research time.