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Staff Therapist I

University of Illinois Chicago
life insurance, paid time off, retirement plan
United States, Illinois, Chicago
Feb 19, 2026
Staff Therapist I, Counseling Center The University of Illinois at Chicago Counseling Center (UICCC) is recruiting qualified applicants to join our dynamic, diverse, and social-justice oriented staff for a full-time, 12-month position as a Crisis Counselor. UICCC has been serving the University of Illinois at Chicago for more than 35 years, is part of the Division of Student Affairs, and is fully accredited by the International Association of Counseling Services, Inc. UICCC is the main provider of mental health services on campus and provide comprehensive psychological services to eligible students including assessment, individual and group therapy, psychiatry, crisis services, consultation, referral, outreach, and mind-body programming. UICCC staff includes licensed psychologists, licensed therapists, crisis counselors, a board- certified psychiatrist, and a case manager. We are deeply committed to the diverse community that we serve and to developing professionals in that service. We are committed to cultivating cultural humility in our work, addressing structural racism, and creating an inclusive environment. We are seeking qualified individuals with experience working within diverse populations, experience providing services/supervision in a language other than English, and/or individuals who can otherwise add to the rich diversity of our clinical staff. UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HIS). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Position Description: The Staff Therapist I positions will involve direct service to university students (brief counseling/psychotherapy, assessment, group therapy, and outreach programming), consultation/liaison to faculty and staff, and opportunity to participate in training of Counseling Center postdocs, interns, and externs. Key Responsibilities/Duties: Conduct psychological and career counseling, including assessment, crisis intervention, and case management services for students' personal, social, vocational and/or educational concerns consistent with Center policies and procedures. Perform consultation and refer students and their family members, staff, and faculty, as appropriate for mental health, medically-based, or adjunctive services within the university or the community. Utilize and contribute to research/data collection for the improvement of student functioning, Center's training programs and services. Provide educational/developmental outreach programming for students and university community to improve coping and problem-solving strategies and to contribute to a supportive and enhancing learning environment. Supervise and train unlicensed clinical staff, post docs, and pre-doctoral trainees with regard to diagnostic interviewing/assessment, evaluations, outreach and treatment of Counseling Center clients. Opportunities to supervise social work trainees may be possible in the future. Supervise work as assigned to unlicensed clinical staff, post docs, and pre-doctoral trainees to ensure that service and training objectives are met. Help select and train, develop, and manage said persons to ensure that a qualified staff exists to meet group objectives. Maintain ethical, legal, organizational standards, and multicultural competency in all training, service, and research activities. Position requires occasional evening hours and weekend duties; Does not require after-hour on- call responsibilities. Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned. Minimum Qualifications: Master's or advanced degree in psychology, counseling, social work, or a related field. At least license eligible within 6 months as a Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC only), Clinical Social Worker (LCSW only), or Clinical Psychologist in the State of Illinois - or the transferable equivalent if coming from another state. Will be required to have Illinois license within 6 months of hire to maintain employment. (NOTE: LPC and LSW degrees do NOT meet minimum qualifications and will NOT be considered for employment). A minimum of one year of clinical experience. Demonstrated experience and ability to work as part of a highly cohesive and interdisciplinary team. Experience with and commitment to working with clients from diverse backgrounds. Preferred/Desired Qualifications: Fully licensed as a Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC only), Clinical Social Worker (LCSW only), or Clinical Psychologist in the State of Illinois - or the transferable equivalent if coming from another state. Will be required to have Illinois license within 6 months of hire to maintain employment. (NOTE: LPC and LSW degrees do NOT meet minimum qualifications and will NOT be considered for employment). Past experience (1-3 years post-graduate) in a university counseling center, supervision of Master's and doctoral level psychology graduate students in an APA accredited site. Demonstrated understanding and experience with college student developmental theory from undergraduate through graduate/professional levels. Demonstrated experience and facility with an electronic records management system, databases, and other technology to aid in the provision of clinical services and administration. Bilingual preferred. Salary Range/Benefits: This position eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents. The salary range for this position is $75,000 to $89,000. We strive to provide a competitive salary, considering factors such as available market data, internal equity, candidate experience and qualifications, and budget constraints. The final salary offer will be determined through a thorough assessment of these elements. Required Application Materials: Submit your application via the University online application system, through the following link: https://uic.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/18669?c=uic. For consideration, you must submit an online application that includes an uploaded cover letter, resume/CV, and the contact information of three professional references by March 19, 2026. Artificial intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position; however, all employment decisions will be made by a person. 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