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rAlcohol and Other Drugs Counseling Specialist

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rCategory: rrAdministrative, Professional & Staff Positions

rDepartment: COUNSELING CENTER

rLocations: Macomb, IL

rPosted: Dec 15, 2023

rCloses: Open Until Filledr

rType: FT - Continuous

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About Western Illinois University:

Western Illinois University, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, serves over 7,500 students at its traditional, residential four-year campus in Macomb, IL and its metropolitan branch campus in Moline, IL. Compliance to state and federal hiring standards is coordinated through WIU\'s Office of Human Resources.

Job Description:

APPOINTMENT: This is a 10 month appointment, with an expected start date of March 18, 2024.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide individual mental health counseling services via time-limited individual, crisis and group modalities that support emotional and academic development of all students.
• Provide alcohol and other drug related services including DUI services, prevention education, evaluation, treatment and aftercare services.
• Provide educational/prevention programming during regular office hours and on occasion after hours.
• Document sessions accurately in Electronic Health Record system in accordance with legal and ethical standards and established University Counseling Center and AODRC policy.
• Participate in committee work (departmental, and/or university wide) and special projects as needed.
• Maintain a current knowledge base and Illinois clinical license through continuing education.
• Provide consultation services for faculty, staff, parents, students, and others.

RANK & SALARY: Negotiable, commensurate with experience. Western Illinois University offers a competitive benefits package including domestic partner benefits. For full benefit information visit: http://www.wiu.edu/vpas/human_resources/benefits/.

Requirements:

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master\'s or higher degree in Counseling, Psychology or Clinical Social Work.
• Applicants will acquire an LCP or LSW within three months of employment or will already be licensed through the state. (Applicants who do not have LCSW or LCPC will be provided weekly clinical supervision with the expectation they are qualified and sit for their National Clinical Mental Health Counseling Exam or National Licensed Clinical Social Work Exam within three years post-employment).
• Ability to demonstrate clinical and therapeutic skills and to foster positive therapeutic relationships with a diverse population of students.
• Comprehensive knowledge of clinical theories, diagnoses, interventions, and referral services both on campus and local community providers.
• Demonstrated commitment to social justice.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience with providing substance abuse prevention, evaluation and treatment services.
• Experience working with State of Illinois Department of Human Services Division of Substance Use Prevention and Recovery
• Experience in a University Counseling Center
• Experience providing group counseling
• Multicultural competence, including but not limited to, experience and expertise in working with students of color, students from lower income backgrounds, first generation students, and LGBTQ students.
• An understanding of the social, developmental, and psychological issues and challenges faced by diverse populations of students within a higher education setting
• Experience with public speaking.

For a degree to be considered, it must be conferred from a regionally accredited degree-granting institution of higher education (or equivalent from an international accrediting body). Unless otherwise stated, the degree must be conferred at the time of appointment.

Additional Information:

THE DEPARTMENT: The University Counseling Center is accredited by the International Association of Counseling Services, Inc. The Alcohol and Other Drug Resource Center is accredited by the Illinois Division on Substance Use Prevention and Recovery. The staff currently employs seven master level clinicians, all of whom are licensed and/or certified in their respective disciplines. For additional information, visit http://www.wiu.edu/ucc.

THE UNIVERSITY:

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Since 1899, Western Illinois University has provided outstanding educational opportunities to individuals in west central Illinois and well beyond our region and state. WIU\'s traditional residential campus in Macomb, Illinois, is the educational, cultural and athletic center of the region, whi