Clinical Counselor - Disability Resources and Educational Services

Laseagrant; Urbana, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign through Disability Resources and Educational Services seeks a Clinical Counselor to provide independent and collaborative mental health services to DRES-registered students with disabilities, including individual therapy and group work.

Responsibilities include supervising graduate trainees, delivering outreach and prevention programs, conducting screenings and trauma response, and participating in campus committees as assigned.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work or counseling; or doctoral degree in clinical, counseling, or school psychology.
• Experience providing mental health services to clients from a wide range of backgrounds as a generalist clinician. Illinois state license eligible as Licensed Clinical Psychologist (LP), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC)

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 emergency, 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

Clinical counseling

Disability awareness

Supervising trainees

Education

Master’s degree in social work or counseling

Doctoral degree in clinical, counseling, or school psychology

Job description

Clinical Counselor - Disability Resources and Educational Services

Disability Resources and Educational Services

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Job Summary

The primary role of this position is to serve as a generalist counselor, offering clinical services at DRES. The ideal candidate will be a versatile professional, adept at working both independently and collaboratively. Key responsibilities include providing individual therapy, supervising graduate student trainees, providing group therapy, and delivering outreach and prevention programs.

Clinical Counselor

Disability Resources and Educational Services

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Job Summary

The primary role of this position is to serve as a generalist counselor, offering clinical services at DRES. The ideal candidate will be a versatile professional, adept at working both independently and collaboratively. Key responsibilities include providing individual therapy, supervising graduate student trainees, providing group therapy, and delivering outreach and prevention programs.

Duties & 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 emergency, 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• • Master’s degree in social work or counseling; or doctoral degree in clinical, counseling, or school psychology.
• • Experience providing mental health services to clients from a wide range of backgrounds as a generalist clinician.Illinois state license eligible as Licensed Clinical Psychologist (LP), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC)

Preferred Qualifications

• • Experience supervising mental health trainees.
• • Currently possess appropriate professional licensure in Illinois: Licensed Clinical Psychologist (LCP), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• • Strong clinical skills in therapy are required.
• • Experience with and knowledge of disability-related issues

Appointment Information

This is a 100% full-time Academic Professional position, appointed on a 12-month basis. Theexpected start date is as soon as possible after the closingdate. The salary range for this position is $70,000- $90,000. Finalsalary offered will be determined by a thorough assessment of available marketdata, internal salary equity, candidate experience and qualifications,collective bargaining agreements, and budget constraints.

Thisposition is not eligible for any type of sponsorship for work authorization.

At the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign - the state's flagship public university and one of the world's leading research institutions - every staff member helps shape what's next. Founded in 1867, Illinois is home to a vibrant community of 59,000 students from all 50 states and 129 countries, supported by 15 colleges and instructional units, more than 20 research institutes, and one of the most comprehensive student service ecosystems in the nation. Whether you're empowering first-generation students, fueling breakthrough innovation, or strengthening communities across Illinois and beyond, your work here has a far-reaching and deeply meaningful impact. The university offers a highly competitive benefits package designed to support your well-being, growth, and financial security. Join a top 10 public university that has launched over 330 startups and continues to redefine excellence - where the Illinois Value Proposition ensures that your contributions are recognized, your potential is nurtured, and your career can thrive.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position; however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

This position is intended to be eligible for benefits . This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify .

Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Accommodations may also be requested on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, and related conditions, or religion. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodation portal , or by contacting the Office for Access & Equity at 217-333-0885, option #1, or [e-mail] .

Requisition ID: 1038658
Job Category: Education & Student Services
Apply at: https://jobs.illinois.edu

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