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.
Staff Hours 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., M-F, following a school calendar
Important Criteria: Only ONE (1) of the following certifications required
Social Worker LMSW
Social Worker LCSW
School Social Worker Certified through ADE
LPC
LCPC
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
Only One (1) of the following certifications required: Social Work- LMSW or LCSW or School Social Worker Certified through ADE OR Counseling- LPC or LCPC
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 School Year Position with 12 Month Salaried Pay (i.e. Paid Summer Off)
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
Southwest Academy
In addition to providing a rigorous and excellent education for students, Southwest Academy offers a short-term placement for students facing suspension from their home schools, reducing the likelihood of repeat behaviors. The academy provides academic and social emotional support to high-risk children and adolescents aged 5-22, with a no refusal, no suspension, no expulsion policy. E32
We believe that every child can and will learn. Our goal is to ensure that all students master the academic and social skills necessary for an independent and productive life. We create an Optimal Learning Environment that is well structured, engaging, safe, instructional, and responsive to students needs.
SWA services students from nine surrounding school districts.
Students Served: PK-21
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 (“Menta”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, sex (including sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, gender identity and gender expression), color, national origin, religion, age, pregnancy or related conditions, veteran status, sexual orientation, disability or any other basis protected under federal, state or local law. Any individual needing assistance in making an application for any opening should contact Menta’s office.
