Trinity Christian College seeks a part-time Clinical Counselor for the Student Life department. The Clinical counselor is a part-time, temporary position through May 2024. The role’s primary responsibilities include 1) providing direct clinical counseling to students, 2) consultation for on-call, care, and crisis.

The essential duties and responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to the following:

Provide culturally responsive therapy

• Provide services geared toward the prevention and remediation of the wellbeing and mental health needs of the student body.
• Develop criteria to determine when to provide individual clinical therapy and when to refer to the college’s third-party vendor.
• Ensure highest standards of professional and ethical approaches to all areas of counseling (e.g., scope of practice, quality of training, quality of services proffered, documentation procedures).

Campus Outreach and Education

• Promote and advocate for the counseling services and training programs of the counseling center to relevant Trinity constituents and community entities.
• Provide educational and consultative support to the Residence Life staff, including limited on-call availability for crisis consultation with Residence Life staff.
• Contribute to the maintenance and execution of the college’s Title IX policy.
• Offer consultation for the Care Team.

Qualifications include:

• A Master’s degree in relevant field required. Doctorate preferred.
• Licensed clinical/counseling psychologist, LCPC, LCSW, or equivalent degree in Illinois is required
• At least 1-2 years of clinical experience is preferred.
• Ability to communicate with various stakeholders using discretion, professionalism and tact.
• Professional expertise and integrity.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Evidence of strong interpersonal and intercultural skills as well as clinical experience, preferably with college-aged/young adult population. Ability to establish rapport with a wide range of students
• Area of interest/expertise that aligns with Trinity Christian College’s student population.
• Ability to communicate effectively, appropriately and professionally about confidential and sensitive information.

Trinity Christian College seeks candidates that have a personal faith and commitment to Jesus Christ, and a sincere allegiance to the mission of the college. 

Trinity Christian College embraces diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity for all. Our convictions of dignity, diversity and personal attention call us to embody and champion a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment.

For full consideration, interested applications should be prepared to upload the following:

1. A brief cover letter
2. A professional resume
3. A written statement that describes his/her Christian faith commitment and how it is expressed through involvement with the body of Christ and participation in a local church
4. Please provide a brief written statement that articulates your vision for diversity at a Christian college and how your vision shapes your work. (300 words or less)