Mental Health Counselor

About this role

Job Description: Position Summary The Mental Health Counselor provides counseling, crisis intervention, referral coordination, and wellness programming for The Illinois College of Osteopathic Medicine (IllinoisCOM) students. The Counselor serves as a trusted mental health resource for students, advises IllinoisCOM leadership on student wellness trends and concerns, and contributes to committees and initiatives that support student well-being and the learning environment.

This position requires full-time, in-person presence at the University’s Chicago campus.

Areas of Responsibility Counseling and Clinical Services • Provide individual and group counseling services to IllinoisCOM students. • Evaluate student concerns and determine appropriate counseling, support, referral, or crisis intervention services. • Provide crisis assessment, intervention, and support for students experiencing acute mental health concerns or situations involving risk of harm to self or others. • Refer students to community providers and specialized services when appropriate and support continuity of care. • Coordinate access to counseling and mental health resources for students, including support during emergency situations. • Develop and deliver programs, workshops, and educational initiatives that support student wellness, successful adjustment to medical school, and the demands of medical education. • Maintain professional standards of confidentiality, ethics, and clinical practice in accordance with applicable laws, licensure requirements, and institutional policies.

Consultation and Institutional Service • Advise IllinoisCOM leadership regarding student wellness trends, emerging concerns, and opportunities to support student well-being. • Collaborate with faculty, staff, and institutional partners to support student well-being and facilitate access to resources and services. • Serve on committees, workgroups, and initiatives that support student wellness, student affairs, and the learning environment, including the Student Wellness Committee.

Program Assessment and Professional Practice • Assess counseling and wellness services to identify utilization trends, student needs, resource requirements, and opportunities for program development. • Administer and evaluate well-being assessment tools, as appropriate, and use findings to inform programming and services. • Maintain records, documentation, and reporting practices in accordance with applicable laws, ethical standards, licensure requirements, and institutional policies. • Maintain professional licensure and participate in continuing education and professional development activities.

Qualifications Required • Master's degree in Counseling, Counselor Education, Social Work, Psychology, or a related field. • Current Illinois license in good standing that authorizes independent practice without supervision (e.g., LCPC, LCSW, licensed psychologist, or equivalent). • Experience providing counseling, crisis intervention, and mental health support services.

Preferred • Doctoral degree (Ph.D. or Psy.D.) in a relevant field. • Experience working in a medical school, higher education, healthcare, or comparable mental health environment. • Experience supporting graduate or professional students. • Experience developing and facilitating wellness programming and educational initiatives. • Experience counseling individuals experiencing academic stress, learning challenges, substance use concerns, career uncertainty, or other issues commonly encountered in higher education settings.

Compensation & Benefits This opportunity is budgeted at $$85,000.00 - $105,000.00 base compensation. Additional compensation factors may impact total compensation. To learn more about our competitive benefits and additional rewards, including generous paid time-off, medical and dental insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, retirement plan with employer contribution, multiple flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement, click the link below. https://www.thechicagoschool.edu/career-opportunities/

The Chicago School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Please note: For the protection of faculty, staff, students, and all who enter our facilities, The Chicago School strongly recommends that all employees are fully vaccinated for COVID-19 per CDC guidance.

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