Work Group Specialist/Clinical Counselor

Faculty/Staff Assistance & Well-Being Services, University of Illinois; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

School of Social Work at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign seeks a Work Group Specialist/Clinical Counselor to provide counseling support to departments, programs, leadership, retirees, and household members within the university community.

You will deliver coaching, work group series, mediation, and process groups, along with leadership consultations, clinical assessments, crisis intervention, and referrals.

Qualifications

• Licensed counselor with MSW or psychology degree and LCPC or LCSW licensing (or equivalent).
• 2–5 years of clinical experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide coaching, topic-driven presentations, work group series, mediation, and process groups for university staff and faculty.
• Offer leadership consultations to administrators and supervisors to identify workplace issues and referrals.
• Conduct clinical assessments, short-term counseling, crisis intervention, and referrals for treatment for university members and households.
• Develop outreach on work/life integration and crisis response; collaborate with HR and Organizational Development.
• Ensure confidentiality and adherence to office procedures in client services.

Skills

Coaching services

Leadership consultations

Clinical assessment

Crisis intervention

Education/outreach

Education

MSW or Psychology degree

Job description

Work Group Specialist/Clinical Counselor

Faculty/Staff Assistance & Well-Being Services, University of Illinois

Work Group Specialist/Clinical Counselor within Faculty/Staff Assistance and Well-Being Services provides counseling support to University of Illinois departments, programs, and leadership including individual faculty/staff, retirees, and members of their households.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide coaching services, topic-driven presentations, structured work group series, mediation services, and process groups to individuals and workgroups within the university community.
• Provide leadership consultations to administrators, directors, managers, supervisors, foremen etc. to help them identify workgroup problems and make referrals to Faculty/Staff Assistance and Well-Being Services as needed.
• Provide comprehensive clinical assessment, short-term counseling, crisis intervention, and referrals for treatment with University of Illinois faculty, academic professionals, staff employees, retirees, and members of their households.
• Develop and provide education and outreach to the campus community regarding work/life integration, advanced problem-solving strategies, critical incident, and crisis response services etc.
• Partner with Illinois Human Resources and Organizational Development staff regarding employees, departments, units, and colleges who are experiencing workplace challenges or require work group services.
• Become knowledgeable about and adhere to office procedures as they pertain to client services, i.e., confidentiality, case files, office schedule.

Minimum Qualifications

• A licensed counselor with a master’s degree in social work or psychology with LCPC or LCSW licensing or equivalent
• A minimum of 2-5 years of clinical experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience working in a university setting and/or employee assistance program

Appointment Information

This is a 100% full-time Academic Professional position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after the close of the search. The budgeted salary range for the position is $75,000 to $80,000 annually. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity.

Job Summary

Work Group Specialist/Clinical Counselor within Faculty/Staff Assistance and Well-Being Services provides counseling support to University of Illinois departments, programs, and leadership including individual faculty/staff, retirees, and members of their households.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide coaching services, topic-driven presentations, structured work group series, mediation services, and process groups to individuals and workgroups within the university community.
• Provide leadership consultations to administrators, directors, managers, supervisors, foremen etc. to help them identify workgroup problems and make referrals to Faculty/Staff Assistance and Well-Being Services as needed.
• Provide comprehensive clinical assessment, short-term counseling, crisis intervention, and referrals for treatment with University of Illinois faculty, academic professionals, staff employees, retirees, and members of their households.
• Develop and provide education and outreach to the campus community regarding work/life integration, advanced problem-solving strategies, critical incident, and crisis response services etc.
• Partner with Illinois Human Resources and Organizational Development staff regarding employees, departments, units, and colleges who are experiencing workplace challenges or require work group services.
• Become knowledgeable about and adhere to office procedures as they pertain to client services, i.e., confidentiality, case files, office schedule.

Minimum Qualifications

• A licensed counselor with a master’s degree in social work or psychology with LCPC or LCSW licensing or equivalent
• A minimum of 2-5 years of clinical experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience working in a university setting and/or employee assistance program

Appointment Information

This is a 100% full-time Academic Professional position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after the close of the search. The budgeted salary range for the position is $75,000 to $80,000 annually. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity.

This position is not eligible for any type of sponsorship for work authorization.

Application Procedures & Deadline Information

Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on November 23, 2026.

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.