Campus Mental Health Counselor & Wellness Advocate

Illinois State University; Normal (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Tuition waiver benefits

Paid holidays

Paid benefit time

Job summary

Illinois State University is seeking a Staff Counselor to support Student Counseling Services, serving a campus population of about 20,000 students. The role emphasizes providing clinical services, crisis response, and collaboration with campus partners to promote holistic student wellbeing.

The position requires advanced degrees and active licensure eligibility, with a start date targeted for January 2027.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree or Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, Counseling Psychology, Social Work, LMFT, or LCPC.
• Eligibility for licensure in Illinois within 12 months of hire as LCP, LCSW, LMFT, or LCPC.
• Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical services including triage, individual, couples, and group counseling and case management.
• Work collaboratively with other offices on campus to develop and provide a network of supportive services for students.
• Develop and implement programming, outreach, and liaison to the Multicultural Center and to its constituents.
• Participate in after-hours crisis assessment, intervention and management.
• Participate in the Multicultural Center activities including staff meetings and programs.

Skills

Identity work

Culturally competent care

Education

Master’s degree or Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, Counseling Psychology, Social Work, LMFT, or LCPC

Job description

Illinois State University is seeking a Staff Counselor to support Student Counseling Services, serving a campus population of about 20,000 students. The role emphasizes providing clinical services, crisis response, and collaboration with campus partners to promote holistic student wellbeing.

The position requires advanced degrees and active licensure eligibility, with a start date targeted for January 2027.