School Social Work Specialist & Liaison

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.

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.

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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.

• 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