Clinical Counselor - Disability Resources & Educational Services at University of Illinois in Urbana, Illinois

Job Description:

Clinical Counselor




Division of Disability Resources & Educational Services




Job Summary

The primary role of this position is to serve as a generalist counselor, offering clinical services at DRES. The ideal candidate will be a versatile professional, adept at working both independently and collaboratively. Key responsibilities include providing individual therapy, supervising graduate student trainees, coordinating therapy matching at DRES, and delivering outreach and prevention programs.

About DRES



The Division of Disability Resources and Educational Services (DRES) offers a variety of resources and services to support Illinois students with disabilities. Our mission is to ensure that qualified individuals with disabilities have equal opportunities to participate in and benefit from the programs, services, and activities at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. We achieve this through reasonable modifications to institutional policies and procedures, effective auxiliary aids and services, innovative educational programs, and interdisciplinary disability research. Currently, over 4,000 University of Illinois students are registered with DRES.


Mental Health Services at DRES


Our mental health team consists of clinical and school psychologists, licensed clinical social workers, and licensed counselors. DRES also serves as a training site for social work interns, psychology practicum students, predoctoral interns, and postdoctoral fellows. We offer both individual and group therapy for students registered with DRES, addressing a wide range of disabilities, including medical, physical, and mental health conditions.



Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide individual counseling/psychotherapy for DRES-registered students with disabilities.
• Conduct training and supervise interns and practicum students.
• Coordinate/co-coordinate DRES therapy matching.
• Provide group counseling/psychotherapy for DRES-registered students.
• Participate in psychological emergency and trauma response.
• Engage in peer consultation and group supervision with other clinicians.
• Participate in various DRES services, educational and research activities, and division, college, and campus committees.

Minimum Qualifications



Master's degree in social work or counseling; or doctoral degree in clinical, counseling, or school psychology. Experience working in a diverse setting as a generalist mental health clinician. Illinois state license eligible as Licensed Clinical Psychologist (LP), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC)



Preferred Qualifications



Experience supervising mental health trainees. Currently possess appropriate professional licensure in Illinois: Licensed Clinical Psychologist (LCP), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC)



Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong clinical skills in therapy are required.
• Must possess demonstrated interest in diversity (including disability) issues.

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 2/3/2025. The salary range for this position is $70,000.00 to $90,000.00. We strive to provide a competitive salary, considering factors such as available market data, internal equity, candidate experience and qualifications, collective bargaining agreements, and budget constraints. The final salary offer will be determined through a thorough assessment of these elements.



Application Procedures & Deadline Information


Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on Thursday, January 16th, 2025. Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered. For further information about this specific position, please contact ahs-hr@illinois.edu. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.


The University of Illinois must also comply with applicable federal export control laws and regulations and, as such, reserves the right to employ restricted party screening procedures for applicants.


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 accommodations portal , or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing accessibility@illinois.edu .


Requisition ID: 1027677
Job Category: Education & Student Services
Apply at: https://jobs.illinois.edu


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