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. For more than four decades, The Chicago School has been a leading nonprofit university dedicated to training professionals for careers that improve the integrated health of individuals, organizations, and communities across the globe. Grounded in the values of education, innovation, community, and impact, The Chicago School offers 40+ distinct academic programs at campuses across the country (Washington DC, Chicago, Dallas, Southern California) and online, educating over 6,000 students annually in fields across integrated health. The Chicago School is accredited by the Western Association of Schools & Colleges Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC). The Chicago School is also an affiliate of The Community Solution, a network of nonprofit higher education institutions that works collaboratively to advance institutional sustainability, increase student success, and enhance community impact.

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