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Staff Therapist I

University of Illinois Chicago
life insurance, paid time off, retirement plan
United States, Illinois, Chicago
Feb 18, 2026
Staff Therapist I Staff Therapist I Hiring Department: UIC Counseling Center Location: Chicago, IL USA Requisition ID: 1038769 Posting Close Date: March 19, 2026 Salary: The salary range for this position is $79,000 to $84,000 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. About the University of Illinois Chicago 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 (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 Summary The Staff Therapist I 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. The Counseling Center is a unit of the Office of Student Health and Wellbeing which includes Campus Recreation, the Wellness Center, and Public Health Initiatives. Duties & Responsibilities 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 oncall responsibilities. Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned. Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned. Minimum Qualifications A Master's or advanced degree in psychology, counseling, social work, marriage and family therapy, or a related field. Eligible for licensure in the state of Illinois at the highest level in the field (Psychologist, LCPC, LCSW, or LMFT ONLY) prior to start date (will be required to obtain IL license within six months of hire). LPC and LSW licenses do NOT meet minimum qualifications and will NOT be considered for employment. 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 A doctorate in counseling psychology, clinical psychology, social work, or a related field. Fully licensed in the state of Illinois at the time of application to practice psychology as a Clinical Psychologist, LCPC, LCSW, or LMFT ONLY. LPC and LSW licenses do NOT meet minimum qualifications and will NOT be considered for employment. One or more years of post-graduate experience in a university counseling center, and/or supervision of Master's and/or doctoral level psychology graduate students. 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. 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, and the contact information of three professional references by March 19, 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 Fully licensed in the state of Illinois at the time of application to practice psychology as a Clinical Psychologist, LCPC, LCSW, or LMFT ONLY. LPC and LSW licenses do NOT meet minimum qualifications and will NOT be considered for employment. One or more years of post-graduate experience in a university counseling center, and/or supervision of Master's and/or doctoral level psychology graduate students. 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. 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, and the contact information of three professional references by March 19, 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 Accommodation 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. To apply, visit https://uic.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/18669?c=uic Copyright 2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-73f0f4757f524440a42ca5fdc5aa3e09