Social Worker Clinician 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. Location Menta Academy Yuma, Yuma, AZ Type Direct-Hire, Salaried position with benefits and paid benefit time off. Hours 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Mon-Fri, following a 10-Month School Calendar Required Licenses

REQUIRED ONLY ONE (1) OF THE FOLLOWING LICENSES:

Social Work- LBSW, LMSW, LCSW or School Social Worker Certified through ADE, School Psychologist Certified through ADE Counseling- LAC, LPC, LCPC, or School Counselor Certified through ADE Responsibilities and Qualifications 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 Only One (1) of the following certifications required: Social Work- LBSW, LMSW, LCSW, Counseling- LAC, LPC, LCPC, School Counselor Certified through ADE, School Social Worker Certified through ADE, School Psychologist Certified through ADE 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 10 Month Position with 12 Month Pay 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 About Menta Academy Yuma (MAY) Menta Academy Yuma (MAY) is committed to the student with exceptional needs, their families, and our community. Our thoroughgoing pledge and fundamental purpose is to provide a learning environment which will enable the optimal development of each child. “We will never give up”. MAY is partnering with Yuma County Schools to provide an educational model using the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework. This provides flexible methods, materials, and assessments to assist teachers in differentiating instruction to meet the needs of all of the students we serve. Our curriculum is rigorous, relevant, and reflective. The needs of each student are mapped with the Common Core Learning Standards, providing the teachers with valuable information about the students curriculum strengths and areas that require support for continuous growth and improvement. Our highly qualified staff is actively engaged in each students learning using Expanded Menta Method, Structured Teaching Model, Blended-Learning, and so much more. This approach comes from three ideals serving as the foundation of the Menta philosophy… college, career, and citizenship ready. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Menta