The Staff Therapist will provide intake and clinical assessment, and individual, couples, and group psychotherapy to our diverse College of Lake County student population. In addition, the Staff Therapist will provide clinical consultation and crisis intervention on an as-needed basis. This candidate will refer students to community resources for longer-term treatment and collaborate with ongoing treatment providers for continuity of care. The successful applicant will demonstrate personal and professional commitment to multicultural competence and inclusion, in all aspects of the position. Although this position is administratively supervised, the Staff Therapist will possess highly effective problem-solving skills and the ability to exercise discretion and good judgment in making sound clinical decisions. The successful applicant will participate in departmental efforts to evaluate and continuously improve the provision of services.
Additionally, the successful incumbent will design and implement psychoeducational programs and provide consultation to the campus community. As the CAPS training program builds, this candidate will provide clinical training and supervision to graduate students in social work, psychology, and/or counseling. It is expected that the Staff Therapist will be involved in College-level endeavors such as committees and task forces, as well as serve as a liaison to other campus departments.
This is a full-time, 12 month position and is eligible for College of Lake County benefits such as health insurance, retirement, and paid holidays and vacation time.
CLC is a comprehensive community college located in northeastern Illinois dedicated to being an innovative educational institution providing life-changing paths for our 14,000+ students by offering exceptional learning experiences. The college is widely recognized for student success, business and community partnerships and for the achievements of our faculty, staff and alumni.
Required Qualification
Licensed to provide psychotherapy in Illinois.
Earned MSW, M.S., M.Ed., or other relevant degree.
Experience successfully providing psychotherapy to young adults.
Experience successfully designing and facilitating educational programs and workshops.
Commitment to multicultural competence and humility.
Ability to work some night and weekend hours.
High level of interpersonal skill.
Highly effective verbal and written communication skills.
Proven ability to work effectively and constructively with persons of diverse cultures, language groups, and abilities; demonstrate sensitivity to and ability to work with the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff, including those with disabilities; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Desired Qualifications
Experience providing clinical services to a college population
Experience providing clinical supervision
Bilingual (English with Spanish, Polish and/or Russian preferred)
Experience working with an electronic records system (e.g., Titanium)
Posting Date 09/17/2021
Closing Date 10/09/2021
Expected Start Date 11/08/2021
Special Instructions Summary
Pay Rate Minimum salary of $54,255
Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time
Location Grayslake
Total Hours per week 40.00 – 45.00
Work Schedule
Department is open 8:30am to 5:00pm
Minimum of 40- 45 hours per week.
Nights and weekends as needed.
Hours may vary based on the needs of the college.
Software Testing Required Excel, MS Word
Interview Process Requirements Presentation
EEO Statement
The College of Lake County is an equal opportunity employer and has a strong commitment to diversity. In that spirit, it seeks a broad spectrum of candidates including minorities, women and people with disabilities. EOE/AA/M/F/D/V
Summary of Essential Functions
Job Category: Student and Customer Service 60%
1) Provide intake and clinical assessment, and individual, couples, and group psychotherapy
2) Provide clinical consultation and crisis intervention on an as-needed basis
3) Refer students to community resources for longer-term treatment
4) Provide consultation to the campus community
Job Category: Project Leadership 20%
1) Collaborate with ongoing treatment providers for continuity of care
2) Demonstrate personal and professional commitment to multicultural competence and inclusion
3) Coordinate, design and implement psychoeducational programs
4) Take administrative lead on expanding psychoeducational offerings to the campus community
5) Other duties as assigned – coordinate group psychotherapy program
Job Category: Leadership and Planning 15%
1) Possess highly effective problem-solving skills and the ability to exercise discretion and good judgment in making independent decisions
2) Participate in departmental efforts to evaluate and continuously improve the provision of services
3) Involvement in College-level endeavors such as committees and task forces, as well as serve as liaison to other campus departments
Other: 5%
Provide clinical training and supervision to graduate students in social work, psychology, and/or counseling
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