Staff Psychologist

Job Summary

The Staff Psychologist will provide brief individual, couples and group counseling, assessment, crisis intervention and management, career planning and development, consultation and liaison, outreach programming, and involvement in the training program.

Additional Information

Student Counseling Services (SCS) is an integral unit within the Division of Student Affairs at Illinois State University and enjoys strong administrative support from division administration and from the university at large. SCS is the primary designated mental health service on campus and functions as a comprehensive counseling center for a campus population of just over 20,000 students.

The center prides itself on proactive efforts to enhance the mental health of individuals, groups, and the campus community as a whole, and has a longstanding reputation for innovation and excellence in the full range of counseling center functions. Many former staff and trainees of the center have become counseling center directors, training directors, researchers, and leading experts in the field of college student mental health.

Notable features of this IACS accredited center include a vibrant and growing group therapy program, an active program evaluation team, highly creative outreach and consultation efforts, and one of the oldest APA accredited internship training programs in a counseling center setting. Administrative support for the center has resulted in a larger than average staff given the size of the university.

For more information about our center, please visit our website:

http://www.counseling.illinoisstate.edu/.

Illinois State University, founded in 1857, is located in the growing twin-city community of Bloomington-Normal, with a population of approximately 130,000, and is centrally located 137 miles southwest of Chicago and 164 miles northeast of St. Louis. The community offers a wide range of cultural, family and recreational opportunities, four local colleges/universities, a high quality of life, and excellent employment opportunities for family members, and easy access to the urban amenities of nearby cities.

Uptown redevelopment in Normal with many unique restaurants, shops, and a transportation center is enhancing the community near campus and the strong "town-gown" relationship between the university and the local community. ISU also provides a variety of employee affinity groups to enhance the professional development and personal work/life balance for African American, Latinx, Asian and Asian American and GLBTQ faculty and staff.

Salary Rate / Pay Rate

Up to $80,000 annual, combined with an excellent benefits package

Required Qualifications

1.Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Counseling or Clinical psychology from an APA-accredited academic program by August 1, 2024.

2.Completion of a doctoral internship by August 1, 2024.

3.License eligible as a Psychologist in the state of IL within one (1) year of employment.

Preferred Qualifications

1.Licensed Psychologist

2.College/university counseling center experience

3.Strong clinical and outreach skills in the following areas: triage and crisis assessment, trauma, body image and eating concerns, case management and suicide prevention

4.Supervisory experience

Work Hours

Monday

• Friday, 8:00 am

• 4:30 pm with occasional weekend and evening hours; on-call is an essential component of this position.

Functional Expectations

Must be able to complete the following with or without a reasonable accommodation:

1.Move about in various locations on and off campus as needed to complete day-to-day work

2.Effectively communicate on a daily basis

Proposed Starting Date

Spring 2024 and Fall 2024

Required Applicant Documents

Resume / C.V.

Cover Letter

Reference List - (specifically, the names, addresses, telephone numbers and e-mail addresses of at least three professional references)

Please Note: These documents are required to be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on "Apply"

Special Instructions for Applicants

Initial application review will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

All application materials must be submitted online. Application materials submitted via fax, email, or mail will not be accepted.

Please prepare in advance separate documents representing a cover letter, reference list (specifically, the names, addresses, telephone numbers and e-mail addresses of at least three professional references), and resume/C.V. to attach to this application.

Please present month and year (e.g., 08/00 - 05/08), agency name, title, and job responsibilities to your C.V.

Contact Information for Applicants

Director, Dr. Carrie Haubner cahaubn@ilstu.edu

(309) 438-3655

Important Information for Applicants

This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and if applicable, an employment history review, based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation and/or an employment history review. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.

Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other state or federal law you may request an accommodation by contacting the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at (309) 438-3383. The Office of Equal Opportunity and Access will hold any confidential information you provide in confidence.

If you are having difficulty accessing the system, please call Human Resources at (309) 438-8311.

Application Opened: 02/28/2024 06:00 AM CST

Application Closes: