School Therapist/Counselor/Social Worker - (No PEL Required)

The Learning House; Wheeling (IL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 56,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Bonus pay

Signing bonus

Job summary

A private therapeutic day school in Wheeling, IL is seeking a skilled School Therapist to provide individual and group counseling for students. This role involves managing a caseload of 8-10 and collaborating with educational staff to foster student growth. Candidates must hold a Master's degree in a relevant field and possess appropriate licensure. This position offers competitive salary and benefits, with opportunities for both part-time and full-time schedules.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a clinical profession such as psychology or social work.
• Current licensure relevant to the role.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct clinical counseling to students individually and in groups.
• Manage a caseload averaging 8-10 students.
• Collaborate with staff and families to support student development.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Organizational abilities

Effective written communication

Effective oral communication

Ability to speak Spanish

Education

Master’s Degree in Counseling or related field

Current licensure (LSW/LCSW/LCPC/LMFT)

Job description

Program Description

The Learning House, a private therapeutic day school located in Wheeling, IL serving junior and high school students, is seeking a School Therapist (LSW/LCSW/ LCPC/LMFT) with strong clinical skills in the areas of individual, family and group counseling to join our staff. The Learning House is a year-round program for students who have been determined eligible to receive special education services in the categories of ED/SLD/OHI and Autism. The Learning House integrates individualized education, vocational support, individual, group and family counseling, and experiential activities to encourage students to develop a sense of self worth and mutual respect; healthy decision making; responsibility and accountability; a sense of community; and a successful future. For more information, please access our website at www.thelearninghouse.net.

Job Description

The School Therapist is responsible for providing direct clinical individual and group counseling to students throughout the day and has a caseload averaging 8-10 students. The School Therapist reports directly to the Clinical Director and Executive Director and works collaboratively with administrators, counselors, parents, and teachers to implement the program and facilitate student growth and change in this year-round program. This listing is for a Part-time position (25 hours/wk) or a Full-time position.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Counseling, Masters degree in clinical profession which may include, but is not limited to, psychology, social work or other related field.
• Appropriate and current licensure (LSW/LCSW/LCPC/LMFT).
• Strong interpersonal skills, organizational abilities, effective written and oral communication, and the capacity to efficiently manage responsibilities and timelines.
• Ability to speak Spanish a plus.

Benefits

• 401(k).
• 401(k) matching.
• Dental insurance.
• Health insurance.
• Disability insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Bonus pay.
• Signing bonus.

Salary and benefits highly competitive.