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Pekin, Illinois

Social Worker Clinician Counselor

Social WorkerNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$61k-$70k

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Job Description

As a Social Worker Clinician Counselor with The Menta Education 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.

  • 4201 Edgewater Drive, Pekin, IL 61554
  • 8:00am-3:30pm CT, Monday-Friday, following a school calendar
  • Direct Hire with our school: Return school year after school year (no annual contract)

Responsibilties

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

Required: 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

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

Compensation & Benefits

In accordance with the Pay Transparency amendment to the Illinois Equal Pay Act of 2003, information about pay ranges and employee benefits can be found at the following links:

Compensation Information

menta.com

Please refer to the "Clinical" section for this position's category.

Our benefits package includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance; paid time off (PTO); and a 403(b) retirement plan with an employer match. For more information visit:menta.com

$61,000 - $70,000 a year

About Menta Academy Pekin

Menta Academy Pekin embodies the principles of the Expanded Menta Method and Trauma-Informed Practices. We commit our curriculum and teaching styles to personalized learning and facilitate current technologies with dedicated educators. These actions create a warm and understanding environment where our students thrive. Our flexible learning spaces are carefully designed and curated to inspire an adult learning mindset.

Our core values drive our commitment to each student's success. We believe in fostering a culture of respect, understanding, and acceptance, where every student is valued for their unique strengths and potential. Through personalized educational plans, we strive to meet the individual needs of each student, recognizing that no two learners are alike. At Menta Academy Pekin, we harbor, help, and guide each student's unique journey with compassion and dedication.

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.

Key Responsibilities

The clinician will provide direct educational and social services to students while collaborating with parents and educators to create supportive environments. Responsibilities include developing behavioral and academic interventions, conducting assessments, and monitoring student progress.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Social workCounselingBehavioral interventionsConsultationStudent progress monitoring

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Social Worker Clinician Counselor at Confidential Employer a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Social Work — ranked against 6,339 active Social Work listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Social Worker Career Context

Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 72% are remote, 24% have no call, 76% require no weekends.

Social Work pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Social Work by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.0 / 10 · above average in social workranked against 6,339 Social Work listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$61k–$70kSocial Work median $65k (middle half $58k–$74k)15 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$66k in purchasing powerIllinois index 100.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Social Work listings in Illinois193 active6,430 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 72% remote · 24% no call · 76% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedIllinois social worker listings (all specialties): 8% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 19% offer loan repayment219 active listings, Nov 2026
New Social Work listings2,524 in the last 30 days1,423 the 30 days before (+77%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Social Work pay trend+1.4% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (6,339 Social Work listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Salary Distribution

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

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401k / retirement match
100% this job
Sign-on bonus
47%
CME allowance
22%

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Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 6.0
Better work-life than 70% of Social Work listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,339 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • On-site
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About Confidential Employer

Education Administration Programs
North Aurora, Illinois
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Paid time off (PTO)
403(b) retirement plan with employer match
Direct hire - no annual contract
School calendar schedule

Living in Pekin

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$153k≈ 2.5× annual pay
Typical market rent
$901/mo≈ 18% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
91.2
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Peoria, IL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.