Mental Health Counselor

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

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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.