Social Worker Clinician

The Menta Education Group•Waukegan, IL

4d•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-Friday, following a 10-Month school calendar. 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. Students Served: PK-21.

Requirements

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

Provide direct educational and social services to students.
Work with parents, educators, and other professionals to create supportive academic and social environments for all students.
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.