POSITION DESCRIPTION

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• Full Time

This position is an embedded counselor role within the multicultural center. It administratively reports to the Director of SCS but conducts all work and delivers all services out of the multicultural center. 

1. Provide clinical services including: triage, individual, couples, and group counseling and case management.

2. Work collaboratively with other offices on campus to develop and provide a network of supportive services for students.

3. Develop and implement programming, programming, outreach, and liaison to the Multicultural Center and to its constituents, including individual students, registered student organizations, faculty and staff.

4. Participate in other aspects of Student Counseling Services functions, including involvement in after-hours crisis assessment, intervention and management.

5. Participate in other aspects of the Multicultural Center including training, staff meetings, and programs.

ABOUT ILLINOIS STATE UNIVERSITY

Illinois State University, founded in 1857, is located in the growing twin-city community of Bloomington-Normal, with a population of approximately 130,000, and is centrally located 137 miles southwest of Chicago and 164 miles northeast of St. Louis.  The community offers a wide range of cultural, family and recreational opportunities, four local colleges/universities, a high quality of life, and excellent employment opportunities for family members, and easy access to the urban amenities of nearby cities.  Uptown redevelopment in Normal with many unique restaurants, shops, and a transportation center is enhancing the community near campus and the strong “town-gown” relationship between the university and the local community.   ISU also provides a variety of employee affinity groups to enhance the professional development and personal work/life balance. 

SCS is the primary designated mental health service on campus and functions as a comprehensive counseling center for a campus population of just over 20,000 students. The center prides itself on proactive efforts to enhance the mental health of individuals, groups, and the campus community as a whole, and has a longstanding reputation for innovation and excellence in the full range of counseling center functions.

The Multicultural Center (MCC) is a vibrant hub for student connection, community, leadership development, wellness, and engagement at Illinois State University. Through programs, services, and scholarship, the Center creates opportunities for students to thrive academically, personally, and professionally while fostering a strong sense of belonging. Serving thousands of students annually, the MCC supports holistic student success through leadership initiatives, innovative and educational experiences, wellness programming, and community-building opportunities. With over 40 student organizations regularly using the MCC, it is considered a home away from home. The MCC features student organization offices, meeting and event spaces, gathering areas, wellness-focused environments, and a podcast/media studio. Students utilize the Center as a resource, a gathering place, and a community space where they can build connections, access support, participate in programs, and engage with the broader campus community.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. Master’s Degree or Doctorate Degree in Clinical Psychology, Counseling Psychology, Social Work, or Marriage and Family Therapy.

2. Eligibility for licensure in Illinois within 12 months of hire date as a Licensed Clinical Psychologist (LCP), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT), or Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC).

3. Demonstrated commitment to one’s own ongoing professional development.

4. Experience and skill in helping clients work on all aspects of their identity.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. College/university counseling center experience.

2. Licensed as a mental health provider.

3. 2 - 4 years of experience in college student mental health.

4. Experience working collaboratively with colleagues, campus departments, and student groups.

5. Demonstrated commitment to actively engage in practice with the multicultural center’s diverse student populations.

6. Development, implementation, and assessment of programs for student groups.

COMPENSATION

$5,833 - $6,667 monthly

Insurance benefits, including health, dental, vision, and life

Retirement and supplemental retirement planning options

Tuition waiver benefits available to staff as well as their eligible dependents

Paid holiday/administrative closures during Thanksgiving and Winter Breaks

Paid benefit time

Additional University Benefit information, including information regarding eligibility to participate in the State Universities Retirement System and the State of Illinois Group Insurance program, can be reviewed here: https://hr.illinoisstate.edu/benefits/

APPLICATION MATERIALS

Resume
Cover Letter
Reference List (3 Professional References)
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