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

Laseagrant; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is seeking a Work Group Specialist/Clinical Counselor within Faculty/Staff Assistance and Well-Being Services. You will provide counseling support to departments, programs, leadership, retirees, and household members.

This 100% full-time Academic Professional position offers a salary range of $75,000 to $80,000 annually and emphasizes confidential, evidence-based counseling, crisis intervention, and educational outreach to the campus community.

Qualifications

• Licensed counselor with a master’s degree in social work or psychology and LCPC or LCSW licensing.
• Minimum of 2–5 years of clinical experience.
• Preferred: prior university setting and/or employee assistance program 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 identify workgroup problems and referrals to FSASWB Services as needed.
• Provide comprehensive clinical assessment, short-term counseling, crisis intervention, and referrals for treatment for UIUC faculty, staff, retirees, and household members.
• Develop and provide education and outreach to the campus community regarding work/life integration and crisis response services.

Skills

Counseling

Crisis intervention

Leadership consultations

Education outreach

Group facilitation

Education

Master's in Social Work or Psychology (LCPC or LCSW)

Job description

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

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.

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.

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.

Champaign-Urbana

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] .