Work Group Specialist/Clinical Counselor - Faculty/Staff Assistance and Well-Being Services

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition waivers

Job summary

The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign seeks a Work Group Specialist/Clinical Counselor for Faculty/Staff Assistance and Well-Being Services. The role provides counseling to departments, programs, leadership, and to individuals, retirees, and household members. This is a 100% full-time Academic Professional appointment.

Salary ranges from $75,000 to $80,000 annually, with competitive benefits. Applications are due by 6:00 pm Central Time on November 23, 2026.

Qualifications

• Licensed counselor with a master's in social work or psychology and LCPC/LCSW licensing.
• Minimum 2–5 years of clinical experience.

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.

Skills

Counseling

Crisis intervention

Group facilitation

Empathy

Education

Master's degree in Social Work or Psychology

LCPC or LCSW license or equivalent

Job description

Work Group Specialist/Clinical Counselor Faculty/Staff Assistance and Well-Being Services University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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.

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.

Application Procedures & Deadline Information

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

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.

Disability Accommodations

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] .

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