Social Worker Clinician Counselor

The Menta Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Menta Group is seeking a Social Worker Clinician Counselor to support students' academic and social growth at Menta Academy Midway. This role involves collaborating with students, parents, and educators to implement effective interventions, ensuring a nurturing educational environment. Ideal candidates possess the required certifications and a strong commitment to student success, emphasizing creativity and leadership in problem-solving.

Qualifications

• Must have relevant certifications and licenses in Illinois.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish preferred.
• Excellent communication and consultative skills required.

Responsibilities

• Utilize data-based decision-making for behavioral interventions.
• Monitor student progress and evaluate interventions.
• Conduct functional behavior assessments within a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Data analysis

Communication

Creative thinking

Education

Certified School Social Worker (IL PEL Certificate)

Certified School Counselor (IL PEL Certificate)

MSW with LSW

LCSW, LCPC, or LPC

Job description

Job Description

As a Social Worker Clinician Counselor with The Menta Education Group, you will provide direct educational and social services to students, working collaboratively with parents, educators, and other professionals to create supportive academic and social environments for all students.

Location: 6340 S. New England Ave. Chicago, IL 60638

Hours: 8:00 am to 3:30 pm, Monday to Friday, following a school calendar

*Hiring for the 2025/26 School Year*

Responsibilities

• Utilize data-based decision-making for multidisciplinary collaboration, functional behavior assessments, and behavioral interventions.
• Build leadership skills to effectively support student success.
• Develop positive behavioral and academic interventions.
• Monitor student progress, conduct evaluations, and consult with educational staff, parents, and other professionals.
• Some local travel to other Menta locations may be required.

Qualifications

• Required Licenses/Certifications: Certified School Social Worker (IL PEL Certificate), Certified School Counselor (IL PEL Certificate), MSW with LSW, LCSW, LCPC, or LPC.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent consultative and data analysis abilities.
• Creative thinker capable of developing diverse interventions for a varied student population.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is preferred but not required.
• Excellent communication skills.

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay ranges and employee benefits information are available at the following links:
• General Employee Benefits Overview
• Salary Information
• Refer to the "Clinical" section for this position's category.

About Menta Academy Midway

Menta Academy Midway promotes independence by creating individualized learning environments. It supports English and non-English speaking children with disabilities, focusing on the whole child in their native language. The program uses collaborative, data-based problem-solving to develop interventions and monitor progress.

The classrooms incorporate evidence-based strategies from the Structured Teaching Model by TEACCH, emphasizing physical structure, visual schedules, work systems, communication, and sensory supports to maximize student success.

Serving students in grades K-12 and transitioning students aged 18-21, the disabilities addressed include autism, emotional disabilities, learning disabilities, intellectual disabilities, other health impairments, traumatic brain injury, and multiple disabilities.

Professional Associations and Partnerships

The Menta Education Group affiliates are members of or partners with organizations such as CEC, CASE, Autism Speaks, ASBA, AAPSEC, AASA, CCSSO, SEAA, ASCD, and others dedicated to the education of children with disabilities.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Menta Education Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of race, creed, sex (including gender identity and expression), color, national origin, religion, age, pregnancy, veteran status, sexual orientation, disability, or other protected categories. Assistance in applying is available upon request.