Job Description
Overview :
Greywood Health Center is seeking a School Social Work Specialist & Liaison to join our PHP/IOP team. In this capacity, you will play a crucial role in supporting adolescents enrolled in our partial hospitalization program (PHP) by bridging mental health treatment and educational success. You will focus on delivering a best-in-class treatment experience for our clients and their families. Reporting to the Clinical Director, you will play a key role in progressing clients towards their treatment goals and navigating client care from admission to discharge.
Job Description :
This position involves direct student support, collaboration with schools, and advocacy for academic accommodations to ensure a seamless transition between treatment and education. The School Social Work Specialist & Liaison is responsible for contributing insightful and practical information to the treatment planning process.
Responsibilities :
School Coordination & Liaison Duties -
- Serve as the primary point of contact between the PHP program, school personnel, and families regarding academic accommodations, educational progress, and school reintegration
- Communicate with schools about student assignments and facilitate their timely completion
- Collaborate with school-based educators and guidance counselors to support IEPs, 504 plans, and academic modifications
- Assist families in navigating school policies, advocating for appropriate educational supports
- Develop re-entry plans for students transitioning back to school post-treatment
Clinical & Psychoeducational Support -
- Lead education hour each day for the adolescent PHP
- Facilitate psychoeducation sessions on executive functioning, school-related stress, and academic resilience
- Support teens in developing organizational and time management skills within the PHP setting
- Conduct educational needs assessments and collaborate with therapists to integrate academic concerns into treatment planning
Documentation & Compliance -
- Maintain accurate documentation of school-related interventions, communications, and recommendations
- Ensure compliance with FERPA, HIPAA, and state educational laws when communicating with schools and families
- Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, sharing insights on educational progress and challenges
Qualifications :
- Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW) or a related field required
- Professional Educator License (PEL) with a School Social Work Endorsement (formerly Type 73) strongly preferred
- Experience working with adolescents in a school, PHP/IOP, or other behavioral health setting
- Solid knowledge of IEP/504 processes, state education laws, school policies related to mental health, and academic accommodations
- Excellent interpersonal, advocacy, and conflict-resolution skills
- Ability to collaborate effectively with clinical teams, families, and school professionals
- Experience in executive functioning guidance, crisis intervention, and/or trauma-informed care is a plus
The Ideal Candidate Will Embody Greywood’s Values :
- Innovation: We are continuously advancing, improving, and challenging the status quo.
- Data: We are committed to rigorous frameworks and scientific methodologies in program design and assessment.
- Integrity: We uphold the highest standards of honesty, ethics, and transparency.
- Empathy: We create a culture of balance, warmth, and belonging, where everyone is treated with kindness, compassion, and respect.
- Collaboration: We work together with our internal and external stakeholders to achieve the best possible results for our clients and their families.
- Excellence: We are passionate about our work and strive to be exemplary thought leaders in our field.
Why Join Us?
- Work in a collaborative, supportive environment dedicated to adolescent and young adult mental health
- Make a direct impact by bridging mental health treatment and education
- Competitive salary, benefits package, and opportunities for professional growth
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