What are the responsibilities and job description for the LPC Licensed Professional Counselor position at The Menta Education Group?
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 : Only 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.
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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.
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 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.
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About The Menta Education Group :
The Menta Group evolved into a dynamic, responsive, multi-state education non-profit, operating numerous private and public / private partnership schools. The organization still firmly adheres to its policy to never give up on a child and that no student will be rejected, suspended, or expelled.MissionTo provide innovative solutions to critical problems in education and human services.VisionWe envision a society in which all youth can be successful. As an organization, we are especially committed to making success a reality for at-risk youth. We strive to be the recognized national leader in serving at-risk youth in educational and social service settings through the provision of empirically-based innovative solutions to critical problems in education and human services. Our goal is to also support the professionals who work with at-risk youth by focusing on program development, professional training, and child advocacy.
