Clinical Counselor - Academic Pro, Trauma & Supervision

School of Social Work, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign's Disability Resources and Educational Services seeks a generalist counselor to provide individual psychotherapy to students with disabilities and supervise graduate trainees. The role includes group therapy, outreach and prevention programs, and participation in campus committees and related services.

Ideal candidates hold a Master’s in social work or counseling (or a related doctoral degree) and are eligible for Illinois licensure (LP/LCSW/LCPC).

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work or counseling; or doctoral degree in clinical, counseling, or school psychology.
• Illinois state license eligible as Licensed Clinical Psychologist (LP), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC).
• Experience supervising mental health trainees.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual counseling/psychotherapy for DRES-registered students with disabilities.
• Conduct training and supervision of mental health interns and practicum students.
• Provide group counseling/psychotherapy for DRES-registered students that may include a focus on a specific mental health issue or need of a particular student group.
• Participate in mental health service screenings, psychological emergencies, and trauma response.
• Engage in peer consultation and group supervision with other clinicians.
• Participate in various DRES connected or related services, including educational and research activities; division, college, and campus committees; and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong clinical skills

Disability-related issues

Education

Master’s degree in social work or counseling; or doctoral degree in clinical, counseling, or school psychology

Job description

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign's Disability Resources and Educational Services seeks a generalist counselor to provide individual psychotherapy to students with disabilities and supervise graduate trainees. The role includes group therapy, outreach and prevention programs, and participation in campus committees and related services.

Ideal candidates hold a Master’s in social work or counseling (or a related doctoral degree) and are eligible for Illinois licensure (LP/LCSW/LCPC).