Staff Counselor | Illinois Wesleyan University - Military Veterans

This grant-funded position is responsible for providing brief, focused, and evidence-based individual counseling, group counseling, crisis intervention and management. This position documents all services provided in an electronic mental health record. This is a part time position; 8 hours/week, 8 months/year.

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.

Requirements:

Masters 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

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, and implementing interpersonal skills and conflict resolution.

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, 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.

Set hourly rate: $35/hr (8 hrs/week, 8mo/yr)

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 Universitys sexual misconduct policy may be accessed at www.iwu.edu/human-resources/SexualMisconductPolicy.html . Illinois Wesleyan University is an equal opportunityemployer committed to diversity and inclusiveexcellence; details at www.iwu.edu/diversity .