Career Center

Counseling Center
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Visiting Clinical Counselor and Grant Administrator

The function of the Visiting Clinical Counselor and Grant Administrator position is to perform a variety of both administrative and clinical duties. Administrative duties of this position include providing oversight and management of externally funded Mental Health Early Action on Campus Act (MHEAC); clinical duties of this position include providing clinical services to Counseling Center clients. The duties of this position are essential to the successful operation of the Counseling Center.

The Visiting Clinical Counselor and Grant Administrator will have demonstrated expertise and knowledge in the provision of general administrative and grant services; additionally, the individual in this position will also have experience in providing general clinical services. This position requires a multiculturally-competent, thoughtful, self-reflective, and collaborative professional with strong ethical decision-making skills.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

The Counseling Center has over 50 staff including clinical counselors, doctoral interns, professional staff, administrative staff as well as graduate assistants, undergraduate paraprofessionals, and practicum trainees.  The Visiting Clinical Counselor and Grant Administrator has a dual reporting line to the Director of the Counseling Center and the Principal Investigator of the grant. This position is multifaceted in scope and function and is designed to assist the Director with the overall management of the Counseling Center's grant coordination and administration.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Specific clinical duties and grant coordination responsibilities for the Visiting Clinical Counselor and Grant Administrator may include, but are not limited to:

• Provide clinical services
  • Provide time-limited counseling services for individuals and couples.
  • Provide outreach and clinical services that address the needs of the general student population as well as the needs of traditionally underserved populations.
  • Manage clinical crises and triage services; participating in psychological emergency and trauma response.
  • Provide group counseling services through a general therapy group or a group that addresses a specific clinical issue or the needs of a particular population of students.
  • Train/supervise doctoral interns, practicum counselors and undergraduate paraprofessional service providers.
  • Participate in other outreach, training, and consultation team activities.
• Grant management and coordination
  • Provide oversight of effective training initiatives; plan, design, coordinate, and conduct general and specialized training, educational programs, and presentations for internal and external training needs.
  • Participate in training to ensure MHEAC and related activities fulfill grant activity requirements.
  • Develop MOUs with other campus and community entities.
  • Manage post-award reports and obligations.
• Policy and regulation interpretation and application
  • Provide daily management of the MHEAC grant, functioning as an integral part of MHEAC grant coordination team with responsibility for developing strategies to effectively manage and enhance program association with grant funding.
  • Serve as MHEAC grant representative and campus liaison; coordinate outreach initiatives and promotion of MHEAC grant’s mission and objections, engage in the campus community and serve as an expert, liaison, advisor and resource.
  • Coordinate efforts across digital engagement platforms such as Kognito, Well Track, and Togetherall; remain abreast of Illinois App and other campus platforms.
  • Research, interpret, and apply all relevant federal and state regulations and laws, University and sponsor policies, and sponsoring agency terms and conditions; advise University staff on how to best maintain compliance.
  • Collaborate with Center and MHEAC leadership to develop and implement policies, procedures, and objectives. Provide recommendations for changes to internal policies to improve efficiencies in current processes and procedures.

ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

The person in this position works in a fast-paced office setting with the constant distraction of phones, inter-office communications and clients. There are occasions when the expression of grievances, requests, demands, or complaints from clients, students, staff, and others may be stressful. The work involves sitting for long periods. There is no unusual physical requirement other than the normal lifting of office supplies.

APPOINTMENT INFORMATION

This is a 100% full-time, Visiting Academic Professional position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after close date. Additionally, this position is a security sensitive position. This position may become a regular, non-visiting at a later time depending upon funding and/or programmatic needs.

SALARY

Starting salary range is $70,000-$80,000 and will be commensurate based on education and experience.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

Applications must be received by 6:00 p.m. (CST) on May 31, 2023. Appy for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered. Interviews and inquiries may take place prior to the closing date. Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit three current letters of recommendation to Mary Barker, HR Associate, mdietz@illinois.edu. For further information about this specific position please contact Mary Barker (mdietz@illinois.edu). For questions regarding the application process please contact 217-333-2137.

KNOWLEDGE

• Acquisition of in-depth knowledge of policy and procedures for the Counseling Center, Student Affairs, and the University of Illinois.
• Acquisition of in-depth knowledge of University and Counseling Center search policies and procedures.
• Acquisition of in-depth knowledge of human resources policies and procedures for the University and Counseling Center.
• Demonstrated knowledge of compliance policies as they relate to administrative and clinical services (e.g., HIPAA, Affirmative Action, EEOC, FLSA, FMLA).
• Demonstrated knowledge and commitment to social justice education and ability to foster a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of development and psychological issues of a college-aged population is required. Previous experience in a college counseling center.
• Strong project management skills.
• Executive report writing and strong written and oral communication skills.
• Experience working with digital wellness platforms (WellTrack, Kognito, Togetherall, or comparable applications).

EDUCATION

• For clinicians with a terminal doctorate degree, doctorate in clinical, clinical/community, counseling psychology, or related field is required.
• For clinicians with a terminal master’s degree, master’s degree in social work, counseling, or psychology is required.

LICENSURE

• Must be licensed as a Clinical Psychologist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in Illinois.

EXPERIENCE

• Demonstrated experience functioning at a high level as a generalist in a diverse setting is required.
• Previous grant management experience required.
• Previous supervisory experience (volunteer, peer education, staff supervision) is required.
• Project management experience preferred.
• Previous experience in a higher education work setting is strongly preferred.