Licensed Social Worker or Licensed Professional Counselor - Merlin Day Academy
Chicago, IL
About the Job
We are seeking a Social Worker to join our team of top pediatric specialists.
Merlin Day Academy is an innovative private therapeutic elementary school designed to provide education and therapeutic intervention in a supportive classroom environment. Our Social Workers collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to implement student IEP minutes and support our learners in accessing their educational goals. Social Workers at Merlin Day Academy work directly with students and families to support social emotional development and caregiver support. Apply today to learn more about how our team of social workers make an impact on the students at Merlin Day Academy!
Social Worker Schedule:
Monday-Friday 8am-430pm
Social Worker education requirements:
- LSW, LCSW, LCPC, or LPC social work license required
- PEL certified preferred
- Master's degree required
- Experience working with neurodivergent children preferred
Our comprehensive benefits support our social work team in achieving work-life balance!
Competitive salary based on experience $60,000-$70,000
Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO)
Continuing education reimbursement
Paid Federal Holidays, Paid Floating Holiday and Professional Development Days
New Parent 6 week ramp up (20 hour schedule at full salary for first 6 weeks)
401k with substantial company match
Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO medical insurance
Dental and Vision insurance
$25,000 Life Insurance policy
No travel and onsite parking
Our supportive, collaborative culture is celebrated by our social workers!
In-depth onboarding to set you up for success
Individualized mentorship focused on your unique goals
Department and all staff meetings
Birthday and Anniversary celebrations
Branded Company Apparel
Holiday celebrations and MORE!
Merlin Day Academy is a private, therapeutic day school that provides students with autism, ADHD, sensory processing disorder, and other neuro-diverse learning needs ages 6 to 12 an intensive, individualized educational environment that cultivates relationship-based, family-centered care to strengthen educational and functional skills for students to become active, successful participants in their community. Our collaborative team of therapists and educators provide special education, social work, occupational therapy, applied behavior analysis (ABA), developmental therapy, physical therapy, speech therapy, language therapy, nutrition, and feeding therapy services.