Assistant Director, Student Counseling Services

Northeastern Illinois University; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Northeastern Illinois University invites applications for Assistant Director of Student Counseling Services. The role leads clinical services, training, and crisis management for NEIU students, supervising pre- and post-doctoral trainees and guiding evidence-based practice.

The AD collaborates with the Director and faculty to ensure high-quality mental health support on campus. Responsibilities include developing training, supervising staff, overseeing data-informed decision making, crisis

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Clinical or Counseling Psychology (preferred); MSW or MA in a mental health discipline.

Responsibilities

• Establish, monitor, and evaluate clinical service delivery standards to reflect evidence-based practice and contemporary college mental health models.
• Provide clinical supervision and consultation to licensed and unlicensed counseling staff, trainees, and externs.
• Monitor and evaluate clinical data to identify service needs, utilization trends, and outcomes.
• Serve as clinical risk management lead, including crisis response protocols and duty-to-warn procedures.
• Develop internal professional development, case conferencing, and training to sustain clinical excellence.
• Provide leadership for the Counseling Services training program and supervise trainees.
• Provide clinical supervision to postdoctoral fellows and other trainees.
• Develop and maintain documentation of counseling interventions and supervisory matters.
• Provide consultation on psychological matters to faculty and administration, including urgent student situations.
• Maintain a limited caseload of individual, group, and couples counseling for NEIU students.
• Manage the Student Counseling Service in the Director's absence.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Clinical supervision

Crisis intervention

Leadership

Data-driven decision making

Consultation

Education

Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Clinical or Counseling Psychology

MSW or MA in a mental health discipline

Job description

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Northeastern offers a rewarding working environment for our students and employees. Our faculty and staff are smart, dedicated people who work to create an excellent urban university experience for bright and motivated students.

Job Summary

The Assistant Director (AD) is a key member of the Student Counseling Services (SCS) management team, providing administrative, supervisory, and clinical services to assist in the effective operation of NEIUs Student Counseling Services. The Assistant Director reports to the Director and has leadership responsibilities in the areas of clinical services and training. Specifically, the AD supervises post-doctoral and pre-doctoral trainees, helps design and evaluate clinical services for the center, and directs Student Counseling Services in the absence of the Director. Administrative duties include management of the Counseling Services training program, using data-informed decision making to inform service needs and outcomes; attention to clinical service demand management; and onboarding new staff and trainees. Clinical duties include the provision of psychological services directly to NEIU students, consultation to faculty and staff, and provision of crisis intervention. Other significant activities involve working with the director and center staff on emerging issues facing the unit.

Job Description

• Establish, monitor, and evaluate clinical service delivery standards to ensure care reflects evidence-based practice, cultural responsiveness, and contemporary college mental health models.
• Provide clinical supervision and consultation to licensed and unlicensed counseling staff, trainees, and externs.
• Monitor and evaluate clinical data to identify service needs, monitor utilization trends, and assess outcomes to ensure effective service provision to NEIU students.
• Serve as clinical risk management lead, including oversight of crisis response protocols, duty‑to‑warn procedures, and supporting staff in handling complex high-risk situations.
• Develop internal professional development, case conferencing, and training to sustain staff clinical excellence and skill growth.
• Provide primary leadership for the Counseling Services clinical training program, including serving as a liaison to the areas professional programs; coordinating the selection, supervision, and evaluation of trainees.
• Provide clinical supervision to postdoctoral fellows and other trainees providing services in Student Counseling Services.
• Develop and maintain appropriate documentation regarding counseling interventions and supervisory matters.
• Provide consultation regarding psychological matters to faculty and administration, including on‑site attendance for urgent and emergent student situations when needed.
• Maintain a limited caseload including individual, group, and couples psychological counseling/psychotherapy to NEIU students.
• Manage the Student Counseling Service in the absence of the Director.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimal Qualifications

• Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Clinical or Counseling Psychology (preferred); MSW or MA in a mental health discipline.
• A minimum of three years post licensure experience as a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, LCSW, or LCPC in the State of Illinois.
• Previous experience providing clinical services in a college counseling center environment, preferably at an institution with a significant population of non-traditional commuter students.
• Previous experience providing clinical supervision to pre-doctoral and post-doctoral psychology trainees.
• Previous experience providing clinical supervision to pre-doctoral and post-doctoral psychology trainees.
• Experience providing campus-based crisis consultation and outreach.

Applications submitted by May 15, 2026, will receive priority review by the search committee.

This position requires a background check.

Salary Range

$85,000 - $95,000?

Benefits

University employees may be eligible for a variety of State of Illinois benefits. These benefits are administered through the Illinois Department of Central Management Service (CMS). Please visit ourEmployee Benefitspage To Learn More About Our Comprehensive Benefits packageincluding health, dental, and vision benefits, sick and vacation days, and participation in the State Universities Retirement System.

Transcripts

Copies of unofficial transcripts are accepted; however, official transcripts for all earned degrees will be required of candidates selected for final interviews.

Northeastern Illinois University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and invites applications from Women, Minorities, Veterans and Persons with Disabilities, as well as other qualified individuals.Northeastern Illinois University's positions are contingent upon the University's receipt of its State of Illinois appropriation.