This position is responsible for providing brief, focused, and evidence-based individual counseling, group counseling, crisis intervention and management. Supports faculty and staff in student facing endeavors including retention efforts.  This is an on-campus, part time position; (24 hours/week), 9 months/year (Aug 1-May 1)   

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
• Documentation; document all services provided in an electronic mental health record; referral/support documentation, as need

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.

Application Information:

Please submit a cover letter, resume and contact information for three professional references.  Please download the application at www.iwu.edu/human-resources/Positions.html.

Review of complete applicant materials will begin immediately; position is 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. 

$36/hr (24 hrs/wk, 9 mo/yr)

An overview of IWU benefits can be found here. Illinois Wesleyan University does not sponsor work visas at the time of hire or anytime during employment for this position. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term.

Illinois Wesleyan University is committed to recruiting, supporting, and fostering a community that values a wide range of perspectives and backgrounds among our outstanding faculty, staff, and students. We seek candidates who have a demonstrated commitment to contributing to and enhancing our community in these areas. 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 dedicated to promoting excellence through a variety of viewpoints; details at www.iwu.edu/diversity.

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