Staff Counselor (4777)

Position Summary

These positions report to the Director of CCS and are responsible for providing high-quality generalist mental health services. Strong candidates will have previous experience providing comprehensive mental health services to diverse client populations, a commitment to multiculturally-informed counseling, and an investment in training future professionals.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides direct client care including initial consultation and assessment, individual and group counseling, referral services, and crisis intervention support
• Provides outreach programming to the university community focused on topics related to mental health and self-care
• Provides consultation services regarding mental health issues and students of concern to faculty/staff, students, and family/friends
• Provides supervision and training for doctoral interns, practicum student trainees, and graduate assistants
• Maintains accurate records in a timely and ethical manner
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Required Qualifications (Civil Service)

N/A

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) (Civil Service)

Specialty Factors (Civil Service)

N/A

Preferred Qualifications (Civil Service)

N/A

Minimum Required Qualifications (SPS)

• Master’s Degree in Counseling, Social Work, or related field;
• Must be licensed in the state of Illinois in professional discipline within 18 months of hire;
• Clinical experience providing individual and group counseling;
• Previous experience providing services to diverse clients and a demonstrated commitment to multicultural counseling competencies.

Additional Requirements (SPS)

• Strong skills to provide outreach and psychoeducational programming on mental health topics;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications (SPS)

• Current licensure in the state of Illinois in professional field (e.g., LCPC or LCSW );
• Prior experience in a university counseling center;
• Experience providing supervision to graduate-level trainees in counseling, social work, or related field.

Physical demands/requirements

N/A

Appointment and Compensation Details

Appointment and Compensation Details

Anticipated Appointment Start Date

03/20/2023

Anticipated Appointment End Date

Percent of Staff Year

1.00

Standard Hours Per Week

37.50

Salary

Salary for the Staff Counselor positions is competitive and commensurate with experience. NIU also offers generous benefits, including comprehensive insurance coverage, vacation and sick leave, and floating holidays and administrative closures.

Hourly or Semi-monthly Pay Rate/Range

Salary for the Staff Counselor positions is competitive and commensurate with experience. NIU also offers generous benefits, including comprehensive insurance coverage, vacation and sick leave, and floating holidays and administrative closures.

Earn Type

Salary

Application Procedure

Application Procedure

Application Procedure

Applicant documents should be uploaded to https://employment.niu.edu/postings/69874 by March 15, 2023. Preference will be given to completed applications received by March 15, 2023 ; applications received after this date are welcomed but will be considered as needed.

Required Documents

• Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter
• List of at least 3 Professional References

Questions or inquiries can be directed to Anna Forba, Administrative Aide at aforba1@niu.edu .

Special Instructions

Quick Link to Applicant

https://employment.niu.edu/postings/69874

Is Background Check Required?

Yes

EEO Statement Summary

In accordance with applicable statutes and regulations, NIU is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, religion, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, political affiliation, or any other factor unrelated to professional qualifications, and will comply with all applicable federal and state statutes, regulations and orders pertaining to nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action.

The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

Ethics and Compliance Officer, Title IX Coordinator
Health Services 230
TitleIXCoordinator@niu.edu
815-753-5560

Visa Policy

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

ADA Accommodation

NIU remains committed to ensuring that its recruitment and application procedures include full opportunities for applicants with disabilities. Employment opportunities will not be denied to anyone because of the need to make accommodations for a person’s disability during either the application or interview process. An applicant who believes they require an accommodation to participate in the employment process due to a disability may request that accommodation through the Accommodation Request Form . For further assistance, please contact the office of Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity ( AAEO ) at ada@niu.edu .

Safety Information

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Read the Annual Safety and Security Report. Contact the Ethics and Compliance Office at 815-753-1649 for a hard copy.

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Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2. Cover Letter
3. List of at least 3 References

Optional Documents

1. Military Discharge Documents ONLY (DD214/DD215/NGB22/DD256)
2. Other #2

Supplemental Questions

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