School Social Worker - Illinois (25-26 School Year)

Are you passionate about supporting children and families, fostering growth, and creating opportunities for success? If so, we want to join our Provider Network! Parallel is looking for remote school Social Workers to join our team of expert clinicians. Help students thrive by providing direct and indirect social work services and collaborating with mental health colleagues to conduct comprehensive psycho-educational evaluations. What You’ll Do Deliver direct and indirect social work services to children. Collaborate with the clinical team to create tailored treatment or IEPs with social work-specific goals. Provide insights to staff on cultural, familial, and societal factors affecting student behavior. Develop positive behavioral intervention strategies and conduct mental health assessments. Facilitate parental support and help with school adjustment. Train staff, assist with behavior management, and provide direct support as needed. What You’ll Need Be a licensed clinical Social Worker (active LCSW) A valid state license or certificate to work in a K12 school (varies by state) Minimum 1 year of full-time on-site school social work (excluding internships) Remote social work experience is a plus Proficiency in the National SSW Practice Model domains Expertise in MTSS frameworks, counseling, and evaluations Strong communication skills for diverse student populations Tech-savvy and experience with conducting tele-health services on virtual meeting platforms A private workspace with a reliable computer, webcam, and secure internet connection Availability during traditional school hours (8:00am-3:00pm) and days (Monday-Friday); minimum availability of 15 hours per week is ideal Fluency in additional languages is a plus! Why Parallel ? At Parallel , we simplify your work, allowing you to focus on what matters most—delivering quality care. Here’s how we support you: Streamlined Scheduling : Use our in-house scheduling system to stay organized Efficient Admin Support : Templates, databases, and tools to reduce administrative tasks Smart Client Matching : We pair you with the right clients for your skills and expertise Comprehensive Client Information : Access patient history and eligibility details upfront Billing & Insurance : We handle the paperwork so you can focus on care Testing Materials : Get all the resources you need to deliver excellent services Innovation & Feedback : Your input will help shape the future of our programs Community Events : Collaborate with leading clinicians and educators to tackle real-world challenges Growth Opportunities : Be part of our rapid expansion and grow in your career A Powerful Mission : Contribute to improving the lives of students nationwide Join us in making a lasting impact—apply today to be part of the Parallel Provider Network! About Us Parallel is the first tech-forward provider of care for learning and thinking differences across the United States. We believe learning differences are parallel ways of thinking that should be celebrated! Our mission is to provide students with the resources and encouragement to succeed in the classroom and beyond. To us, this means helping them build confidence in their unique strengths and create strategies to work around their challenges. Parallel simplifies the process of getting support for learning differences by consolidating providers and resources on a single platform. We connect students with qualified professionals while significantly reducing waiting times, costs, and confusion. We provide a variety of services, including: Psychological Assessment & Therapy Counseling Speech-Language Therapy Special Education And more! Want to know what it's like working here? Check out our Glassdoor reviews! Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion At Parallel , we believe in celebrating differences. This belief extends from schools into our workplace and through the ways we work together toward our mission. We are committed to fostering a diverse, accessible environment that represents many different cultures, backgrounds, viewpoints, and abilities by championing diversity, equity and inclusion. This is why we are committed to having and fostering a diverse workforce, including those from historically marginalized groups, and are committed to a work environment where employees’ strengths are championed, differences are celebrated, and no one is discriminated against based on age, race, ancestry, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, national origin, or any other characteristic. 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