Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Winston Knolls Education Group  is a Illinois nonprofit organization providing special education services and programming, and has an immediate opening for an School Therapist at  The Winston Knolls School a non-public special education school, approved by the Illinois State Board of Education, providing educational services to children (ages 3-22) diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder and other related disorders such as emotional / behavioral disorders, developmental disabilities and other health impairments.
Job Summary
A School Therapist provides counseling and assistance to students, parents, families, and school staff to address the psychological and social well-being of the students. Additionally, the School Therapist will work with outside support services or agencies to assist those students who need help in their personal lives.
School Therapist Responsibilities:
· Providing counseling sessions, treatment plans, or workshops as necessary and establishing prevention programs and intervention plans.
· Attending and presenting in Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings, when appropriate.
· Assist with data collection and reporting.
· Providing information, when appropriate, to outside support services to help students’ parents with economic, emotional, or physical concerns.
· Communicating and consulting with parents and school staff to understand students' challenges.
· Maintaining case files and reports to track students' progress.
· Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
· A valid license as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Social Worker (LSW) in the State of Illinois.
· Experience preferred but not required, experience working with special needs students is a plus.

Position to include the opportunity for candidates seeking next step licensure full time Supervision included at the time of employment.
Please forward your resume, cover letter, and copy of your current license in the State of Illinois via email to Daniel Karabatsos, LCPC, Clinical Director | Email: Dkarabatsos@wkschool.org.
Questions or for further details pertaining to the job description contact Daniel Karabatsos, LCPC, Clinical Director at 630-283-3221.
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Job Types: Full Time, Independent Contractor, Contract. Status of position to be determined at the time of interview to fit the needs of the school and candidate.

The Winston Knolls School encourages and gives full consideration to all applicants for employment. The Winston Knolls School does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, veteran status, disability or genetic information.

 

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