Staff Therapist II

Staff Therapist IIHiring Department: UIC Counseling CenterLocation: Chicago, IL USARequisition ID: 1039694Posting Close Date: May 15, 2026 Salary Range: $95,000 to $110,000We strive to provide a competitive salary,considering factors such as available market data, internal equity, candidateexperience and qualifications, and budget constraints. The final salary offerwill be determined through a thorough assessment of these elements.About the University of Illinois ChicagoUIC 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 (HSI). 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. Recent "Best Colleges" rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has over 300,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.Position SummaryThe Staff Therapist II position involves direct service to UIC students (brief counseling/psychotherapy, group therapy, and outreach programming), consultation and liaison to faculty/staff/students, and the participation in supervision and training of Counseling Center postdocs, interns, and externs. This position will have important liaison responsibilities in service of our Black, African-American, Latine, Asian, international, and other underrepresented UIC students and campus communities. This involves continuing and expanding the work of: 1) fostering connections for students to mental health services and supports, 2) creating new spaces and programs that support mental health and well-being, and 3) assisting with training and education on mental health topics. This position also offers the opportunity to provide oversight of administrative areas as needed within the Counseling Center, which may include but are not limited to, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB).Duties & ResponsibilitiesConduct 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 as appropriate to discipline (this may also include pre-doctoral, post-doctoral, and/or social work trainees) with regard to assessment, evaluations, outreach, and group and individual treatment of Counseling Center clients to ensure that service and training objectives are met.Maintain ethical, legal, organizational standards, and multicultural competency in all training, service, and research activities.Position requires occasional evening hours and weekend duties; NO after-hours on-call responsibilities.Oversight of administrative areas as needed within the Counseling Center, which may include but are not limited to, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB), Group Therapies, Mind/Body Services, Peer Support Programs, and Psychoeducation/Outreach.Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assignedPerform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.Minimum Qualifications• Licensed in the state of Illinois at the highest level in the mental health field (Psychologist, LCPC, LCSW, or LMFTONLY). LPC and LSW licenses do NOT meet minimum qualifications and will NOT be considered for employment.• A minimum of one year of clinical experience post-licensure.• A minimum of one year of prior administrative experience.• A minimum of two years of experience in the provision of direct clinical supervision.• 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 Qualifications• Previous experience in a university counseling center is strongly preferred.• At least two years of clinical experience post-licensure.• Previous experience with coordinating specific service areas (i.e., DEIB, Group Therapies, etc.)• Experience in the provision of direct clinical supervision for at least three years.• Training and experience providing psychological services to graduate, professional, and undergraduate studentswhich includes providing services to persons of color, international students, non-traditional students, veterans,students with disabilities and LGBTQA+ students desirable.• Demonstrated experience and facility with an electronic records management system, databases, and othertechnology to aid in the provision of clinical services and administration.• Ability to conduct counseling in a language other than English.• Applications from qualified individuals who can add to the rich diversity of our clinical staff and help us meet the mental health needs of our multiculturally diverse student population are strongly encouraged.For consideration, you must submit an online application that includes an uploaded cover letter, resume/CV, andthe contact information of three professional references by May 15, 2026.The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an AccommodationArtificial 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.

Created: 2026-04-15