Licensed Social Worker at Insight Global

Clinical Responsibilities

• Provide individual, group, and family therapy tailored to students with IDD and dual diagnoses.
• Utilize play therapy, DIR/Floortime, or applied behavior analysis (ABA) approaches when clinically appropriate.
• Implement and monitor behavioral support plans, including the use of physical interventions as part of the Safety-Care model.
• Conduct ongoing case management and care coordination with families, school teams, and external providers.
• Collaborate with teachers, paraprofessionals, and related service providers to ensure continuity of care and skill generalization across settings.
• Lead or co-facilitate professional learning and coaching sessions for paraprofessionals and special education teachers.
• Contribute to multidisciplinary treatment planning meetings and data-informed clinical decision-making.

Administrative Responsibilities

• Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation aligned with ESS protocols.
• Participate in team meetings, supervision, and ongoing professional learning provided by ESS.
• Maintain licensure and adherence to ethical and professional standards.
• Engage in ongoing training in Safety-Care, DIR/Floortime, trauma-informed care, and other relevant methodologies.

Qualifications and Skills

• Master’s degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or a related field.
• Active New York State clinical license (LMHC, LMSW/LCSW, or LMFT).
• Minimum of 2 years of experience working with children or adolescents with developmental disabilities, autism spectrum disorder, or dual diagnoses.
• Experience providing behavioral interventions and crisis support; comfort with physical intervention protocols required (training provided).
• Familiarity with DIR/Floortime, play therapy, or ABA is strongly preferred.
• Strong collaboration, communication, and coaching skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary educational team.

Salary dependent on licensure, but ideally between $70-78,000 annually.

Perks include: school-time hours M-F (8:15-3:30) + limited summer hours, small case loads, training provided, plenty room for growth