Date posted: September 5th, 2025

Pay: $65,000.00 - $78,000.00 per year

Job description:

About Us:

Evoke Behavioral Health is a licensed Day Treatment Program providing year-round specialized educational and therapeutic services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), and co-occurring diagnoses. In 2025, we opened the doors to our newly renovated, state-of-the-art facility in Arvada, CO, complete with two outdoor playgrounds, a full gym, and an advanced sensory room—all designed to enhance client care and staff experience. Evoke Behavioral Health is a locally owned organization.

We have expanded our services to include children from Pre-K through 12th grade (previously ages 8-18) and are currently hiring a School Social Worker to support our Mental Health Team in our new growth. This is a center-based position and offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a collaborative, interdisciplinary team.

Our interdisciplinary team includes BCBAs, LCSWs, Special Education Teachers, RBTs, Educational Assistants, Mental Health Assistants, and a large number of graduate students working across our departments. In addition to our comprehensive clinical team, we have on-site administrative, human resources, and maintenance support to ensure a safe and effective work environment.

Position Overview:
We are seeking a compassionate, skilled School-Based Social Worker to support students ages 5-21 with complex behavioral needs within our day treatment school setting. This role is critical to helping students build social-emotional skills, strengthen peer and adult relationships, and access learning in a safe and supportive environment.

The Social Worker will collaborate closely with the Mental Health Director (LCSW), mental health assistants, special education teachers, behavior analysts, speech/language pathologists, and other clinicians to develop and implement individualized interventions.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain a caseload of 10-15 clients under the supervision of an LCSW.
• Provide individual and group counseling and skill-building sessions for students with IEP goals related to social-emotional learning and behavior.
• Support the development and implementation of behavior intervention plans (BIPs).
• Monitor and document student progress toward IEP and treatment goals.
• Provide crisis intervention, de-escalation, and support during behavioral incidents.
• Collaborate with families to build wraparound support, provide resources, and facilitate family participation.
• Communicate with school district staff, caseworkers, and other external stakeholders.
• Participate in IEP meetings and multidisciplinary team meetings.
• Maintain timely and accurate documentation.
• Participate in regular supervision with LCSW and attend ongoing training.
• Provide supervision and modeling for Mental Health Assistants as needed.
• Support students during community activities relevant to their therapeutic care.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in social work (MSW) required.
• Colorado Department of Education (CDE) school social worker credential (SSW) or LSW preferred.
• Training or experience in Cognitive Behavioral therapies preferred.
• Previous experience working with children with disabilities and/or behavioral challenges in a school, residential, or day treatment setting preferred.
• Experience or background knowledge in ABA preferred.
• Effective communication, collaboration, and crisis management skills.
• Commitment to inclusive, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive practice.

Benefits:

• Generous paid time off (PTO), sick time, and paid holidays
• Company-sponsored medical (Anthem), dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Professional Development and continuing education opportunities (internal and external)
• Health Savings Account (with eligible plan)

Why Join Us?

• Exciting Growth Opportunity: Be part of an expanding program as we move to our new school location in Arvada, CO, and serve a broader range of students from PreK-Transition-aged students.
• Supportive Environment: Work in a collaborative environment where you can make a real difference in the lives of students with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Professional Development: Opportunities for professional growth and development through training, mentorship, and career advancement within the organization.

Evoke Behavioral Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status.

If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position or participate in the hiring process, please contact us at [email protected].

If you are passionate about education and making a meaningful impact on children’s lives, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Join us as we build a vibrant, inclusive learning community in our new Arvada location!

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

License/Certification:

• Master of Social Work (Required)
• CDE School Social Worker credential OR LSW (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Arvada, CO 80003 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Arvada, CO 80003: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person