Counseling Center - Mental Health Counselor Institution: Western Illinois University Location: Illinois, United States Category: Admin - Counseling Posted: 01/19/2011 Application Due: Open Until Filled Type: Fulltime Counseling Center - Mental Health Counselor APPOINTMENT: A continuous half-time counselor position on the Macomb campus is available. This nine month contract will run mid August to early May each year. The successful candidate will be expected to begin as soon as possible. QUALIFICATIONS: Master’s degree in counseling, psychology, or social work and post-degree experience as a mental health provider. Candidate should have or be able to secure a clinical license in the State of Illinois. Strong communication and basic computer skills are required. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Strong clinical skills and experience providing individual, couple, and group mental health counseling services within a college setting. Experience providing psycho-educational programming for a diverse student body. The successful candidate will demonstrate knowledge and expertise in the treatment of conditions common in a college setting (e.g. eating disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, and personality disorders), have a firm grasp of developmental issues facing students, and have experience meeting the needs of clients from diverse populations. RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide individual, couple, and group mental health counseling services to a diverse student body addressing personal, academic and career concerns. Prepare and present psycho-educational programs. Provide crisis intervention, assessment, and consultation services. Maintain counseling records in accordance with legal and ethical standards, participate in committee work, attend meetings, and maintain professional credentials by attending conferences and workshops. This position reports to the Director of the University Counseling Center. RANK & SALARY: Academic Support Professional as defined under Unit B of the bargaining unit of University Professionals of Illinois Local 4100. According to the 2007-2011 UPI Agreement, minimum salary for this 50% position is $1,696.00/month. Employees on nine month contracts do not accrue vacation days and individuals employed at less than full time are not eligible for educational benefits. Western Illinois University offers a competitive benefits package that includes domestic partner benefits. For full benefit information visit: http://www.wiu.edu/hr/benefits.php. THE COLLEGE:The University Counseling Center is accredited by the International Association of Counseling Services, Inc. The staff currently consists of three doctoral and six master level clinicians, all of whom are licensed or in the process of obtaining licensure in their respective disciplines. For additional information, visit http://www.ucc.wiu.edu. THE UNIVERSITY: Recognized as one of the "Best in the Midwest Colleges" by the Princeton Review and one of only 20 public universities ranked a "Tier 1 Midwestern Masters Institution" by U.S. News and World Report, Western Illinois University (WIU) serves approximately 13,000 students in the heart of the Midwest through its traditional residential, four-year campus in Macomb and its upper-division urban commuter location in Moline, Illinois. Western's campuses are dedicated to providing a high quality, accessible and affordable education. The WIU-Macomb and Quad Cities campuses are comprised of accomplished faculty, state-of-the-art technology and facilities, and a wide range of academic and extracurricular opportunities. The four core values at the heart of the University are academic excellence, educational opportunity, personal growth, and social responsibility.WIU's GradTrac and Cost Guarantee programs ensure that students can achieve their degrees within four years while paying a fixed rate for tuition, fees, plus room and board. WIU remains the only university in Illinois to guarantee the cost for tuition, fees and room and board over a four-year period at both the undergraduate and graduate level. WIU is a comprehensive university offering 66 undergraduate and 37 graduate degree programs. With a student-to-faculty ratio of 16:1, the University's 762 full-time faculty members teach 93 percent of all undergraduate and graduate courses, in addition to eight preprofessional degree programs and 18 certificate programs. Western offers a broad-based athletics program, sponsoring 20 intercollegiate sports. Football competes in the NCAA Football Championship Subdivision through the Missouri Valley Football Conference; all other sports compete at the Division I level through The Summit League. WIU is the cultural center of the region, with 12 major theatrical and dance productions and more than 12 studio shows presented annually in Western's three theatres. The Bureau of Cultural Affairs and the University Union Board present outstanding concerts, lectures, dramatic presentations, films, and dance attractions. The University Libraries contain more than 1 million cataloged volumes, 20,000 current periodicals, and access to over 100 electronic databases of information. WIU's librarians answer approximately 10,000 research questions per year. The library system encompasses the main Malpass Library and four branch libraries. The Physical Sciences Library, the Music Library, the Curriculum Library, and the Quad Cities campus library are integral parts of the University's system that provides full service to students, faculty, and staff. Western Illinois University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association. APPLICATION: Please submit cover letter and resume with current email for correspondence, and names and contact information for three current professional references to: Dr. Michael Illovsky, Chair of Screening Committee; University Counseling Center; Western Illinois University; 1 University Circle; Macomb, IL 61455. Screening of applications for this position will begin November 15, 2010 and concludes when the position is filled. Application Information Contact: Western Illinois University Online App. Form: Western Illinois University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and has a strong institutional commitment to diversity.