Licensed Social Worker (LICSW or LISW)-PPL Schools - Project for Pride in Living

Accepting applications until filled. 

Who We Are  

Project for Pride in Living, Inc. (PPL) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering low-income people to become self-reliant through integrated services. When joining PPL, you become a part of a diverse team whose goal is to assist our residents and communities with the groundwork they need not only to survive but also to thrive. We are eager to welcome others to our team who are dedicated to serving our residents and pursuing our mission to build the hope, assets, and self-reliance of individuals and families who have lower incomes by providing transformative, affordable housing and employment readiness services.

Job Summary

a full-time school-based licensed therapist to work with students and families in PPL’s Schools. Candidates must have clinical experience with adolescents and families, strong collaborative skills, an interest in school-based mental health, and a deep understanding of alternative educational environments. Prioritizing applicants with lived experience in communities of color and/or LGBTQIA+.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:  

• Provide mental health services and assessment, treatment plan design and development as needed for individual and/or groups to school-based clients.
• Provide onsite individual or group therapy with enrolled students at PPL schools.
• Create space for relationship building and goal setting for student nearing graduation through CLP planning (Continuous Learning Plan) with all Credit eligible seniors.
• Maintain close regular contact with the Senior Director of Education, Lead Teachers, and Plus Coordinator to ensure services are in alignment with schools’ School Improvement Plan’s (SIP) Social social-emotional learning and climate goals.
•  Ensure timely, thorough, and relevant student documentation is completed, up-to-date, and follow all reporting processes as identified by leadership.

• Collaborate with community partners, offering resource referral and support to clients with challenging mental health symptoms and systemic barriers to receiving adequate care.
• Engage in professional development in order to meet licensing requirements and ensure culturally responsive best practices are applied.
• Engage as a member of appropriate mental health communities.
• Offer quarterly professional development sessions for PPL teachers and support staff.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

There are none at this time, but based on candidates' licensing and clinical experience, there are potential growth areas.

Minimum Requirements:

• Master’s degree in social work, Family Therapy or School Based Mental Health.
• Meets DHS criteria LMFT, LPCC, LICSW
• Ability to work independently and in a collaborative work environment
• Experience working with diverse communities
• Strong listening, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Interest in working full-time onsite in a school environment

Education and/or Experience:

• Master’s degree in social work, Family Therapy, or School-Based Mental Health.
• Meets DHS criteria LMFT, LPCC, LICSW
• Fluency in a Language other than English (Spanish or Somali)
• Previous experience working in an alternative school environment

A detailed job description is available upon request or selection for the next phase of the hiring process.

Salary/Wage: $62,000-75,000.00/Yr., DOQ 

Benefits Based on Eligibility: Health & Dental; Employer Paid Short & Long Term Disability Insurance, Employer Paid Life Insurance; Paid Parental Leave; Voluntary Life Insurance; Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flexible Spending Account (FSA); PTO & Paid Holidays; 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match; Summer half-day Fridays; an impactful presence in an organization that makes a difference in many lives. 

How to Apply:  

Qualified candidates can apply online. Include a cover letter and resume. The hiring process includes phone screens and in-person interviews, references, and background checks for final candidates. 

PPL strives to be an equitable and inclusive organization committed to elevating the voices of the communities we serve, those who are disproportionately affected by systemic inequities. Persons of color, women, members of the LGBTQ community, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. 

PPL is an EEO/AA employer. PPL participates in the federal E-verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the organization will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.