Mental Health Counselor

The Chicago School; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life and disability insurance

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

The Chicago School in Chicago is seeking a Mental Health Counselor for a full-time, on-site role at our Chicago campus to provide counseling, crisis intervention, referral coordination, and wellness programming for students.

This position requires in-person presence, with responsibilities spanning direct counseling, program development, and collaboration with leadership and faculty to support student well-being and the learning environment.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Counseling, Counselor Education, Social Work, Psychology, or related field.
• Current Illinois license in good standing for independent practice (LCPC/LCSW/psychologist or equivalent).
• Experience providing counseling, crisis intervention, and mental health support.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group counseling services to students.
• Evaluate concerns and determine appropriate counseling, support, or crisis intervention.
• Provide crisis assessment and support for acute mental health concerns or risk.
• Refer students to community providers and support continuity of care.
• Coordinate access to counseling resources, including emergencies.
• Develop and deliver wellness programs, workshops, and educational initiatives.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to ethical and legal standards.
• Advise leadership on wellness trends and opportunities to support well-being.
• Collaborate with faculty and staff to facilitate access to resources and services.
• Serve on committees supporting student wellness and learning environment.
• Assess services to identify needs and inform program development.
• Maintain records and participate in ongoing licensure and education.

Skills

Counseling experience

Crisis intervention

Mental health support

Education

Master's degree in Counseling or related field

Illinois license permitting independent practice (LCPC/LCSW/psychologist)

Doctoral degree (Ph.D./Psy.D.) preferred

Job description

Position Summary

The Mental Health Counselor provides counseling, crisis intervention, referral coordination, and wellness programming for The Illinois College of Osteopathic Medicine (IllinoisCOM) students. The Counselor serves as a trusted mental health resource for students, advises IllinoisCOM leadership on student wellness trends and concerns, and contributes to committees and initiatives that support student well-being and the learning environment.

This position requires full-time, in-person presence at the University’s Chicago campus.

Areas of Responsibility

Counseling and Clinical Services

• Provide individual and group counseling services to IllinoisCOM students.


• Evaluate student concerns and determine appropriate counseling, support, referral, or crisis intervention services.


• Provide crisis assessment, intervention, and support for students experiencing acute mental health concerns or situations involving risk of harm to self or others.


• Refer students to community providers and specialized services when appropriate and support continuity of care.


• Coordinate access to counseling and mental health resources for students, including support during emergency situations.


• Develop and deliver programs, workshops, and educational initiatives that support student wellness, successful adjustment to medical school, and the demands of medical education.


• Maintain professional standards of confidentiality, ethics, and clinical practice in accordance with applicable laws, licensure requirements, and institutional policies.

Consultation and Institutional Service

• Advise IllinoisCOM leadership regarding student wellness trends, emerging concerns, and opportunities to support student well-being.


• Collaborate with faculty, staff, and institutional partners to support student well-being and facilitate access to resources and services.


• Serve on committees, workgroups, and initiatives that support student wellness, student affairs, and the learning environment, including the Student Wellness Committee.

Program Assessment and Professional Practice

• Assess counseling and wellness services to identify utilization trends, student needs, resource requirements, and opportunities for program development.


• Administer and evaluate well-being assessment tools, as appropriate, and use findings to inform programming and services.


• Maintain records, documentation, and reporting practices in accordance with applicable laws, ethical standards, licensure requirements, and institutional policies.


• Maintain professional licensure and participate in continuing education and professional development activities.

Qualifications

Required

• Master's degree in Counseling, Counselor Education, Social Work, Psychology, or a related field.


• Current Illinois license in good standing that authorizes independent practice without supervision (e.g., LCPC, LCSW, licensed psychologist, or equivalent).


• Experience providing counseling, crisis intervention, and mental health support services.

Preferred

• Doctoral degree (Ph.D. or Psy.D.) in a relevant field.


• Experience working in a medical school, higher education, healthcare, or comparable mental health environment.


• Experience supporting graduate or professional students.


• Experience developing and facilitating wellness programming and educational initiatives.


• Experience counseling individuals experiencing academic stress, learning challenges, substance use concerns, career uncertainty, or other issues commonly encountered in higher education settings.

Compensation & Benefits

This opportunity is budgeted at $$85,000.00 - $105,000.00 base compensation. Additional compensation factors may impact total compensation. To learn more about our competitive benefits and additional rewards, including generous paid time-off, medical and dental insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, retirement plan with employer contribution, multiple flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement.

The Chicago School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Please note: For the protection of faculty, staff, students, and all who enter our facilities, The Chicago School strongly recommends that all employees are fully vaccinated for COVID-19 per CDC guidance.