Clinical Counselor

Disability Resources and 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, providing group therapy, and delivering outreach and prevention programs.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide individual counseling/psychotherapy for DRES-registered students with disabilities.
• Conduct training and supervision of mental health interns and practicum students.
• Provide group counseling/psychotherapy for DRES-registered students that may include a focus on a specific mental health issue or need of a particular student group.
• Participate in mental health service screenings, psychological emergency, and trauma response.
• Engage in peer consultation and group supervision with other clinicians.
• Participate in various DRES connected or related services, including educational and research activities; division, college, and campus committees; and other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work or counseling; or doctoral degree in clinical, counseling, or school psychology.
• Experience providing mental health services to clients from a wide range of backgrounds as a generalist 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.
• Experience with and knowledge of disability-related 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 the closing date.The salary range for this position is $70,000- $90,000. Final salary offered will be determined by a thorough assessment of available market data, internal salary equity, candidate experience and qualifications, collective bargaining agreements, and budget constraints.This position is not eligible for any type of sponsorship for work authorization.

Application Procedures & Deadline Information

Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on November 9, 2026.

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