Social Worker Clinician or Counselor

**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 ### Compensation & Benefits - In accordance with the Pay Transparency amendment to the Illinois Equal Pay Act of 2003, information about pay ranges and employee benefits can be found at the following links: - **Full Time Employee Benefits Overview:** - Our benefits package includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance; paid time off (PTO); and a 403(b) retirement plan with an employer match. For more information visit: - - **Compensation Information:** - - Please refer to the "Clinical" section for this position's category.