Social Worker Clinician Counselor

The Menta Education Group; Midway, Chicago (TX, IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Social Worker Clinician Counselor to provide essential educational and social services to students. This role involves collaborating with parents, educators, and professionals to foster supportive environments. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with a focus on developing creative interventions tailored to diverse student needs. Join a team that values data-driven decision-making and promotes independence in students, ensuring their success in both academic and social settings. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children with disabilities.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

403(b) Savings Plan

Generous Paid Benefit Time-Off

Qualifications

• Required licenses include Certified School Social Worker or equivalent.
• Strong leadership and consultative skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop positive behavioral and academic interventions for students.
• Monitor student progress and collaborate with educational staff.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Consultative Skills

Data Analysis

Creative Thinking

Communication Skills

Bilingual Proficiency (English and Spanish)

Education

Certified School Social Worker

Certified School Counselor

MSW with LSW

LCSW

LCPC

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, as well as work with parents, educators, and other professionals to create supportive academic and social environments for all students.

*Hiring for the 25/26 School Year*

Direct-Hire, Salaried position with benefits and paid benefit time off.

School Hours, M-F, following a school calendar.

Responsibilities

• Employ data-based decision-making regarding multidisciplinary collaboration, functional behavior assessments and behavioral approaches.
• Build leadership to effectively help students succeed.
• Develop positive behavioral and academic interventions.
• Monitor student progress and evaluations, program evaluations, and consult with educational staff, parents, and other professionals.
• Some local travel to other Menta locations may be necessary at times.

Qualifications

• Required: One of the following Licenses/Certifications: Certified School Social Worker (IL PEL Certificate), Certified School Counselor (IL PEL Certificate), MSW with LSW, LCSW, LCPC, LPC.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Strong consultative and data analysis abilities.
• Creative thinker who can develop a wide range of interventions meeting the needs of a diverse student population.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is preferred, but not required.
• Excellent communication skills.

Benefits

• 10 Month Position with 12 Month Pay.
• Benefit options include: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Supplemental Insurance Programs.
• Medical Insurance enrollment is available to full-time employees on their date of hire. No waiting period.
• 403(b) Savings Plan.
• Generous Paid Benefit Time-Off.

About Menta Academy Midway

Menta Academy Midway promotes independence in students by creating a learning environment that fosters individualization and planning. The program provides support for English and non-English speaking children with disabilities by focusing on the whole child in their native language. Collaborative and data-based problem-solving approaches are utilized to develop appropriate interventions and progress monitoring.

The classrooms integrate evidence-based strategies from the Structured Teaching Model developed by Division TEACCH, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill. Physical structure, visual schedules, work systems, communication systems, and sensory supports are thoughtfully integrated to optimize student success.

Midway serves students in grades K-12 and those transitioning from school to life ages 18-21. Disabilities served include autism, emotional disabilities, specific learning disabilities, intellectual disabilities, other health impairments, traumatic brain injury, and multiple disabilities.

Professional Associations and/or Partnerships

The Menta Education Group affiliates are members/partners with CEC, CASE, Autism Speaks, ASBA, AAPSEC, AASA, CCSSO, SEAA, ASCD, and many more associations that focus on the education of children with disabilities.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Menta Education Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Menta Group ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, sex, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability. The District has a policy of active recruitment of qualified minority teachers and non-certified employees. Any individual needing assistance in making application for any opening should contact the district office.