Clinical Mental Health Therapist

Qualifications

Minimum Acceptable Qualifications

Education

Master’s degree from an accredited school of professional counseling or related field required. Active, unrestricted license as a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in the State of Illinois required. Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Clinical Psychologist (LCP), or Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) with concurrent independent licensure will also be accepted.

Experience

Minimum of 2 years post grad work experience and experience facilitating psychoeducation, process, and/or support groups required, as are excellent professional written and verbal communication skills. Must have strong ability to work collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team and the flexibility to respond dynamically to student and operational needs of the counseling center.

Preferred experience includes experience working in higher levels of care (IOP/PHP/Residential). Experience working with substance abuse and mental health clients. Experience managing a caseload of clients.

About the Team

The Student and Employee Wellness department provides a campus culture and environment that strives to promote and enhance the overall wellness of its students, staff, faculty and surrounding community.

Responsibilities

Characteristic Duties

Completes intakes and bio-psycho-social assessments with students.

Provides evidence-based clinical mental health therapy with responsiveness to cultural, developmental and trauma informed needs of students and compliant with the America Counseling Association (ACA) code of ethics.

Develops short-term treatment plans with each student and updates plans in a regular cadence to determine continued therapeutic need.

Provides students with case management and coordination of care with campus community resources and/or community partners.

Facilitates skills workshops and therapeutic process groups for the student campus community.

Completes clinical documentation in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) within standards of practice and College operational policies.

Assists with campus and community outreach to promote visibility of counseling resources and services on campus.

Engages in a cross collaborative clinical case conference weekly.

Engages in professional development activities (e. g. projects, committees, tasks) both on campus and off to maintain clinical license, remain current with behavioral health standards of practice, improve skills, and expand competency.

Assists Counseling Services Manager with data collection for Mental Health Early Action on Campus Act (MHEACA) grant reporting.

Performs other duties as needed.

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements

Work is primarily indoor and sedentary in nature.

Equipment/Tools Used

Utilize standard office equipment, including computers, in order to perform the duties of the job.

Supervision

Under the general supervision of the Manager of Counseling Services.

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The College was established by referendum in 1965 and opened September 1967. It is named for Dr. William Rainey Harper, a pioneer in the junior college movement in the United States and the first president of the University of Chicago.

Harper College is now one of the nation’s premier community colleges and one of the largest, serving approximately 29,000 students annually in Chicago’s northwest suburbs. The College’s academic programs prepare students for rewarding careers and for transfer to four-year universities.

Harper offers associate degree and certification programs, advanced career programs, workforce training, professional development, continuing education classes, accelerated degree options for adults and developmental education programs.

At Harper College, we are committed to fair and equitable compensation for all employees. In compliance with Illinois state law, we prioritize transparency in salary information. Our salary ranges reflect our dedication to attracting and retaining top talent while ensuring equitable pay practices.

We encourage open discussions about compensation and invite you to reach out with any questions you may have regarding salary details. Harper College typically offers compensation up to the median market rate for this position.

We aim to ensure our pay is competitive while aligning with both the role's requirements and the candidate's experience. To review all benefit information visit us at:

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The Student and Employee Wellness department provides a campus culture and environment that strives to promote and enhance the overall wellness of its students, staff, faculty and surrounding community.