Licensed Social Worker LSW

The Menta Education Group•Waukegan, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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. This is a Direct-Hire, Salaried position with benefits and paid benefit time off. Hours are 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, following a 10-Month school calendar.

Requirements

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.
Excellent communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is preferred, but not required.

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.