Clinical Counselor

CLINICAL COUNSELOR, MALCOLM X WELLNESS CENTER Located at each of the seven colleges, Wellness Centers provide best‑practices mental health and psycho‑social services to students, faculty, and staff including crisis intervention, case management with linkage to community‑based resources and public aid programs, individual counseling, support groups, evaluation for learning disabilities, wellness education and outreach, and consultation and training for faculty and staff. PRIMARY OBJECTIVE Reporting to a Clinical Director – Wellness Center, the Clinical Counselor provides a range of counseling, case management, and outreach services to students, faculty, and staff. The role assists with clinical supervision and training of intern trainees participating in the Clinical Training Program and contributes to the best‑practices operations of the Wellness Center while promoting a holistic health and wellness initiative for CCC students. ESSENTIAL DUTIES Provides individual and group psychotherapy and other direct clinical interventions to a diverse student population across a broad range of presenting issues. Prepares and plans for therapy sessions, preparing clinical documents in accordance with HIPAA standards. Conducts crisis assessments and interventions, arranging emergency psychiatric evaluation as needed. Creates and maintains a professional, welcoming environment for individuals visiting the Wellness Center. Meets with walk‑in clients to assess immediate or emergency needs, provides crisis counseling, and refers to appropriate health and social service agencies. Provides short‑term counseling and coaching to address problems and develop coping mechanisms for stress, time management, and organization. Provides formal clinical supervision to intern trainees, including crisis consultation and impromptu supervision; participates in recruitment and selection of interns/externs. Serves as consultant to college staff and faculty on student development, behavioral threat assessment, classroom behavior management, and overall behavioral health of the college community. Plans, develops, and implements educational and prevention outreach programming with the Clinical Director, emphasizing underserved or special populations and cultural responsiveness. Conducts workshops and professional development for students, faculty, and staff on topics such as Mental Health 101, stress and time management, violence prevention, verbal de‑escalation, healthy relationships, and veterans issues. Utilizes the Counseling Center Assessment Psychological Symptoms (CCAPS) to assess mental health needs at intake and monitor progress and therapeutic effectiveness. Represents the Wellness Center and advocates for mental health and wellness on college committees as assigned. Maintains case records and data on services provided and creates reports evaluating the effectiveness of services using the Titanium medical records system. REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS Reports To: Clinical Director – Wellness Center Clinical Supervision: Intern Trainees QUALIFICATIONS Doctorate degree (Ph.D., Psy.D.) in Psychology or Masters degree in Social Work (M.S.W.), Counseling Psychology (M.A., M.S., M.Ed.) or a related field. Currently licensed in Illinois as a Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), or Clinical Psychologist. Prior counseling experience in a student counseling center at an urban commuter college or university is highly desirable. Knowledge of individual and group psychotherapy and counseling theories and practices. Knowledge of case management and coordinated care techniques. Knowledge of treatment principles, modalities, and techniques. Knowledge of community resources and social service agencies. Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills. Ability to work with and relate to a culturally diverse student body, faculty, and staff. Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). SALARY RANGE $81,085 - $89,193.50 #J-18808-Ljbffr