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Human Resources

Staff Counselor

This position is responsible for providing brief, focused, and evidence-based individual counseling, group counseling, crisis intervention and management, consultation and liaison with members of the University community, and outreach and community prevention programming. Supports faculty and staff in student facing endeavors including retention efforts, and maintains active university committee involvement.  This is a full time, 9 month, on-campus position; anticipated start date mid August 2024.  Generous benefits include health, retirement, considerable time off and access to multiple tuition programs for employees and dependents.  

Responsibilities:

  • Direct Care; conducts intake interviews with students and determines appropriate disposition for services; provides evidence-based individual counseling to college students using a time-limited therapy model; facilitates group counseling services including interpersonal process groups and psychoeducational groups on various topics (e.g., DBT skills and anxiety); provides crisis intervention and management to students presenting in crisis; documents all services provided in an electronic medical record.
  • Consultation, Liaison, Outreach and Community Prevention Programming; designs and conducts programs that provide education and heighten awareness about psychological and personal development issues that college students commonly face to members of the university community; provides consultation services to members of the University community

 

Requirements: 

  • Master’s degree in related field required; Counseling, Social Work, Psychology
  • Minimum of three years experience
  • Unencumbered Illinois professional license as a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or other related independent mental health practitioner license from the state of Illinois OR eligible as a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or other related independent mental health practitioner license in the state of Illinois within 12-months of hire. 
  • Well-developed therapy skills, crisis intervention and management skills, diagnosing and treating mental health disorders using evidence-based interventions, engaging college students in a therapeutic relationship, implementing interpersonal skills and conflict resolution, and developing and providing outreach and community programs.
  • Knowledge of or prior experience with working with underserved and historically marginalized identities including African American, Latinx, Asian and Asian American, Multiracial, and other students of color, international students, LGBTQ+ students, and other historically marginalized identities.

Application Information:

Please submit a cover letter, resume and contact information for three professional references.   Within the cover letter, applicants should share their understanding of inclusion and how their experiences have prepared them to contribute to the IWU commitment of building a diverse and inclusive environment.  Please download the application at www.iwu.edu/human-resources/Positions.html.

 

Review of complete applicant materials will begin immediately, with a priority deadline of 5/1/2024, and the position will remain open until filled.

 

Email:  hr@iwu.edu

Illinois Wesleyan University
Human Resources, Holmes 209
1312 N. Park Street
Bloomington, IL  61701
Fax:  309-556-1710

 

The final candidate will pass a pre-employment background investigation. 

 

Salary $45,000-48,500 (9 months/year), based on experience.

 

Illinois Wesleyan University does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term.

Illinois Wesleyan University is committed to recruiting, supporting, and fostering a diverse, inclusive, and civil community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students. We seek candidates who have a demonstrated commitment to supporting and further building our community in these dimensions. Illinois Wesleyan University is an EEO Employer.  Illinois Wesleyan University’s sexual misconduct policy may be accessed at www.iwu.edu/human-resources/SexualMisconductPolicy.html.  Illinois Wesleyan University is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusive excellence; details at www.iwu.edu/diversity.