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Position Number: 1070555
Location: Macomb, IL
Position Type: Counseling

Mental Health Counselor Category: Administrative, Professional & Staff PositionsDepartment: Counseling CenterLocations: Macomb, ILPosted: Aug 21, '17Type: FT - ContinuousAbout Western Illinois University:Western Illinois University, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, serves more than 10,000 students at its traditional, residential four-year campus in Macomb, IL and its metropolitan, non-residential campus in Moline, IL. Compliance to state and federal hiring standards is coordinated through WIU's Office of Equal Opportunity & Access. Western Illinois University is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity employer with a strong commitment to diversity. In that spirit, we are particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of people, including, but not limited to, minorities, women and individuals with disabilities. WIU has a non-discrimination policy that includes discrimination based on an individual's membership in the following classes: sex, race, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, marital status, national origin, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and any other classes protected by state or federal law.Job Description:APPOINTMENT: October 1, 2017 or soon after. RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide individual, couples, and group mental health counseling services to a diverse student body presenting personal and academic concerns. Prepare and present psycho-educational and prevention programming. Provide crisis intervention, assessment, and consultation services. Other responsibilities include maintaining counseling records in accordance with legal and ethical standards, participating in committee work, attending meetings, and maintaining professional credentials by attending conferences and training workshops. Occasional evening and weekend hours may be required. This is a ten month position beginning August 1st and ending May 31st each year. This position reports to the Director of the University Counseling Center. RANK & SALARY: Rank is Academic Support Professional (ASP) as defined under Unit B of the bargaining unit University Professionals of Illinois Local 4100. Salary and benefits are competitive and appropriate for academic support professionals within the bargaining unit. The salary range for this 10-month position is $38,000-$43,000. Negotiable, commensurate with experience. Western Illinois University offers a competitive benefits package including domestic partner benefits. For full benefit information visit: http://www.wiu.edu/vpas/human_resources/benefits/.Requirements:REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Master's or doctoral degree in Counseling, Psychology, or Clinical Social Work. The successful candidate must have or be able to obtain an Illinois clinical license within the first two years of employment. Strong written and verbal communication skills and basic computer skills are required. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Full-time, post-master's degree experience as a mental health provider. Strong clinical skills and experience providing individual, couples, and group mental health counseling services and psycho-educational programming to a diverse student body within a college setting. Preferred candidates will hold a clinical license and will demonstrate knowledge and expertise in the assessment and treatment of various mental health conditions including anxiety, depression, eating disorders, autism spectrum, and personality disorders. Experience working with multicultural issues, survivors of sexual trauma, and/or men's issues is favorable. The candidate should also have a clear understanding of developmental issues facing college students and have experience meeting the needs of clients from diverse populations and communities. For a degree to be considered, it must be conferred from a regionally accredited degree-granting institution of higher education (or equivalent from an international accrediting body).Additional Information:THE DEPARTMENT: The University Counseling Center is accredited by the International Association of Counseling Services, Inc. The staff currently consists of seven master's level clinicians, all of whom are licensed and/or certified in their respective disciplines. For additional information, visit http://www.wiu.edu/student_services/ucc/ THE UNIVERSITY: Recognized as a "Best Midwestern College" by the Princeton Review for 13 consecutive years and as one of 37 public universities ranked a top tier "Best Midwestern University" by U.S.News & World Report, Western Illinois University (WIU) serves more than 10,000 students at its traditional residential campus in Macomb and its metropolitan, non-residential location in Moline, Illinois. 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. Western is a comprehensive university offering 66 undergraduate and 38 graduate degree programs, which includes a doctorate in education and a doctorate in environmental studies. With a student-to-faculty ratio of 15:1, the University's 514 full-time faculty members teach 96 percent of all undergraduate and graduate courses, in addition to seven pre-professional degree programs and 18 certificate programs. Western offers a broad-based athletics program, sponsoring 19 NCAA Division I intercollegiate varsity sports. Football competes in the NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision through the Missouri Valley Football Conference; all other varsity sports compete at the Division I level through The Summit League. WIU is the cultural center of the region. University Libraries house an extensive collection and offer online database access to thousands of academic periodic journals and publications. WIU-Macomb, IL (Student Population: 8,943): A traditional, residential four-year campus with select graduate programs, including a doctorate in education, WIU-Macomb is located in the heart of west central Illinois in Macomb (population 20,000). Macomb is an Amtrak city with twice-daily service to Chicago. Macomb is located approximately 75 miles from the Quad Cities International Airport (Moline, IL) and 70 miles from the Greater Peoria Regional Airport (Peoria, IL). WIU-Quad Cities (Student Population: 1,430): The only public university in the Quad Cities area, WIU-QC offers select undergraduate and graduate programs, including a doctorate in education and a doctorate in environmental studies, at its metropolitan, non-residential campus in Moline, IL (population 44,000). The Quad Cities (population 376,000) rests on the banks of the Mississippi River and is comprised of Moline and Rock Island in western Illinois and Davenport and Bettendorf in eastern Iowa. Moline, Illinois is home to the Quad Cities International Airport.Application Instructions:APPLICATION: Complete applications include:1) a letter of application2) current curriculum vita or resume3) the names, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses of three current professional references4) copies of unofficial academic transcripts and any certifications/licenses required, official copies will be requested of selected candidate Please upload the requested documents by clicking APPLY NOW or by navigating to the WIU Employment page at the following URL Click Here **Note** In order to upload Individual documents must be under 2 MB in size. Screening will begin on September 20, 2017, and continue until the position is filled. Western Illinois University endeavors to provide a safe environment for its employees and students and requires candidates to submit to a background investigation upon offer of employment. Employment is contingent upon compliance with University policies and procedures relating to the receipt and evaluation of information contained in the background investigation. Questions regarding the search may be directed to: Cara Cerullo at CA-Cerullo@wiu.edu. For assistance with the online application system contact the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at (309)298-1977 or via email at eoa-office@wiu.edu