Social Worker Clinician/Counselor

Waukegan, IL
Clinical – Social Worker / Clinician /
Full-Time /
On-site
Job Description
As a Social Worker Clinician Counselor with The Menta 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

Direct-Hire, Salaried position with benefits and paid benefit time off
Hours 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., M-F, following a school calendar

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

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 and report student progress and complete 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

    • 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.
    • 10 Month School Position with 12 Month Semi-Monthly Pay
    • Generous Paid Time Off Benefits 
    • 403(b) Investment Options
    • Direct Employer Hire
About Menta Academy North

At Menta Academy North, our passionate team is deeply invested in the '3-C Ready' ethos, focusing on fostering the essential skills for College readiness, Career advancement, and conscientious Citizenship. Our educational philosophy is tailored to the unique developmental trajectory of each learner, ensuring that every student's individual needs are met with precision and care.

Within the walls of Menta Academy North, classrooms are alive with the spirit of discovery and achievement. Our active learning environments are carefully crafted to encourage daily educational and behavioral triumphs. Here, students don’t just learn; they engage with knowledge, internalize it, and apply it, setting the stage for a lifetime of success and continuous improvement.

Professional Associations and/or Partnerships

The Menta 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 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.