Virtual School Social Worker - New York

What You’ll Do

• Provide individual social work services according to each student’s IEP.
• Support approximately 11 students, currently in grades K–6, within a Pre-K–6 school.
• Help students build coping skills, social skills, peer interaction, social problem-solving, and executive functioning skills.
• Provide 30-minute individual sessions. Some students receive services twice per week, while others are seen once per week.
• Schedule consultation time with teachers and school staff.
• Collaborate with families, educators, IEP teams, and related service providers.
• Complete required documentation, progress notes, and service logs.

What You’ll Need

• Active Clinical Social Worker license (LCSW).
• Valid New York license or certification for school social work practice.
• Minimum of one year of full-time, on-site school social work experience, excluding internships.
• Experience providing counseling, social-emotional support, and behavioral interventions in a school setting.
• Experience collaborating with IEP teams and supporting measurable student goals.
• Strong communication, organization, and documentation skills.
• Access to a private workspace, reliable computer, webcam, and high-speed internet connection.

Schedule and Assignment Details

• Fully remote
• Part-time, approximately two consistent school days per week
• Flexible weekdays based on coordination with speech, occupational therapy, and other providers
• All student sessions are currently individual rather than group-based
• 1099 contract position

Why Join Parallel?

At Parallel, we simplify your work so you can focus on supporting students. Providers receive:

• Compensation for both direct and indirect service time
• Thoughtful matching based on your experience, licensure, and availability
• Streamlined tools and documentation support
• Access to intervention resources and progress-monitoring tools
• Billing and operational support
• A supportive clinical community with provider meetings and office hours
• Free continuing education opportunities
• License reimbursement opportunities
• Opportunities to provide feedback and help shape our programs