Counselor

Oakton Community College; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 49,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Oakton Community College seeks a licensed mental health practitioner to provide short-term counseling and crisis intervention for students. Under supervision, you will consult with faculty and staff on student issues and coordinate counseling services.

Responsibilities include counseling Oakton students, referring outside services when needed, responding to crises, and delivering trainings to faculty and staff on student wellness. Flexible evening hours are required.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or related field.
• One or more years of counseling experience, preferably in a college setting.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with ability to present educational programs to large groups.

Responsibilities

• Provide short-term counseling for Oakton students and make referrals for external mental health services.
• Participate in On-Call system and respond to student crises.
• Provide training and psycho-education to faculty and staff related to student wellness.
• Maintain counseling documentation per professional standards.
• Coordinate or lead an operational duty of Counseling Services (e.g., schedule, groups, liaison).
• Plan and conduct programs/outreach to college populations.

Skills

Counseling experience

Public speaking

Interpersonal communication

Flexibility with hours

Keyboard/data entry

Education

Master's degree

Job description

At Oakton College, we know education changes lives - and that starts with the people who make it happen. For more than 50 years, we've built a welcoming and inclusive community where students from all backgrounds and experiences thrive.

We're looking for passionate educators, professionals and leaders to join our team. Whether in the classroom, student support, or behind the scenes, your talents and expertise will make a difference and shape the future.

We provide dynamic learning environments that empower students and employees alike with campuses in Des Plaines and Skokie and a Health Careers Education Center in Evanston.

As a proud institution accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Oakton is more than a college - it's a place where innovation, equity and lifelong learning drive everything we do. We value diverse perspectives and embrace new ideas and are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and student-centered culture.

Job Description:

Basic Function and Responsibility: Under general supervision, provide short-term counseling and crisis intervention for students, and consultation to faculty and staff regarding student issues and concerns.

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide short-term counseling for Oakton students and make appropriate referrals for students in need of mental health services outside of Counseling Services scope of practice
• Participate in On-Call system and respond to student crises.
• Provide training, consultation and psycho-education to faculty and staff related to student wellness and mental health.
• Maintain counseling documentation, adhering to professional standards.
• Coordinate or lead an operational duty of Counseling Services. Examples include, programming schedule, groups, peer consultation or a dedicated liaison-ship.
• Plan and conduct programs/outreach to different college community populations.
• Maintain licensure through completing required continuing education.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned by the Coordinator of Counseling Services or Dean.

Supervision Received: Functional supervision is received from the Coordinator of Counseling Services. Administrative supervision is received from the Dean of Counseling, Health and Wellness Services

Supervision Exercised: Functional supervision may be exercised over student employees. Clinical supervision may be exercised over graduate interns.

Requirements:

Qualifications and Working Conditions:

• Master's degree is required, preferably in social work, counseling, psychology, or related field.
• Licensed mental health practitioner, preferably LCPC, LCSW or Licensed Psychologist
• One or more years of successful counseling experience, preferably in a college setting, is necessary.
• A high level of interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to write and present educational programs and to make presentations to large groups. Incumbent must be able to give and receive advice and opinions and interact with individuals in situations requiring sensitivity and tact.
• Ability to work flexible hours including some evening hours consistent with student needs is necessary.
• Ability to utilize a keyboard to enter, maintain and manipulate data in a personal computer is required.
• General office environment. Little or no exposure to adverse working conditions.

Additional Information:

Hourly: $37.81

Schedule 25 hours per week 9:00-5:00 (3 Days)

Oakton College conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer of employment. Convictions are not a bar to employment. Background checks will be performed in compliance with state and federal law and in accordance with the Illinois Department of Human Rights Conviction Record Protection Act of March 2021.

Posted positions may be removed from the Oakton website without notice when it is determined that no additional applicants are required.

Oakton College does not utilize E-Verify for employment eligibility verification.