What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Director, Student Counseling Services position at Northeastern Illinois University?
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Northeastern offers a rewarding working environment for our students and
employees. Our faculty and staff are smart, dedicated people who work to
create an excellent urban university experience for bright and motivated
students.\
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Job Summary:\
The Assistant Director (AD) is a key member of the Student Counseling
Services (SCS) management team, providing administrative, supervisory,
and clinical services to assist in the effective operation of NEIUs
Student Counseling Services. The Assistant Director reports to the
Director and has leadership responsibilities in the areas of clinical
services and training. Specifically, the AD supervises post-doctoral and
pre-doctoral trainees, helps design and evaluate clinical services for
the center, and directs Student Counseling Services in the absence of
the Director. Administrative duties include management of the Counseling
Services training program, using data-informed decision making to inform
service needs and outcomes; attention to clinical service demand
management; and onboarding new staff and trainees. Clinical duties
include the provision of psychological services directly to NEIU
students, consultation to faculty and staff, and provision of crisis
intervention. Other significant activities involve working with the
director and center staff on emerging issues facing the unit.\
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Job Description:\
\
Establish, monitor, and evaluate clinical service delivery standards to
ensure care reflects evidence-based practice, cultural responsiveness,
and contemporary college mental health models.\
Provide clinical supervision and consultation to licensed and unlicensed
counseling staff, trainees, and externs.\
Monitor and evaluate clinical data to identify service needs, monitor
utilization trends, and assess outcomes to ensure effective service
provision to NEIU students.\
Serve as clinical risk management lead, including oversight of crisis
response protocols, duty-to-warn procedures, and supporting staff in
handling complex high-risk situations.\
Develop internal professional development, case conferencing, and
training to sustain staff clinical excellence and skill growth.\
Provide primary leadership for the Counseling Services clinical training
program, including serving as a liaison to the areas professional
programs; coordinating the selection, supervision, and evaluation of
trainees.\
Provide clinical supervision to postdoctoral fellows and other trainees
providing services in Student Counseling Services.\
Develop and maintain appropriate documentation regarding counseling
interventions and supervisory matters.\
Provide consultation regarding psychological matters to faculty and
administration, including on- site attendance for urgent and emergent
student situations when needed.\
Maintain a limited caseload including individual, group, and couples
psychological counseling/psychotherapy to NEIU students.\
Manage the Student Counseling Service in the absence of the Director.\
Other duties as assigned.\
\
Minimal Qualifications:\
\
Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Clinical or Counseling Psychology (preferred); MSW or
MA in a mental health discipline.\
A minimum of three years post licensure experience as a Licensed
Clinical Psychologist, LCSW, or LCPC in the State of Illinois.\
Previous experience providing clinical services in a college counseling
center environment, preferably at an institution with a significant
population of non-traditional commuter students.\
Previous experience providing clinical services to clients in a diverse,
multicultural setting.\
Previous experience providing clinical supervision to pre-doctoral and
post-doctoral psychology trainees.\
Experience providing campus-based crisis consultation and outreach.\
\
Applications submitted by May 15, 2026, will r ceive priority review by
the search committee.\
\
This position requires a background check.\
\
Salary Range\
\$85,000 - \$95,000?\
Benefits\
\
University employees may be eligible for a variety of State of Illinois
benefits. These benefits are administered through the Illinois
Department of Central Management Service (CMS). Please visit ourEmployee
Benefitspage To Learn More About Our Comprehensive Benefits
packageincluding health, dental, and vision benefits, sick and vacation
days, and participation in the State Universities Retirement System.\
\
Transcripts\
Copies of unofficial transcripts are accepted; however, official
transcripts for all earned degrees will be required of candidates
selected for final interviews.\
\
Northeastern Illinois University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative
Action employer and invites applications from Women, Minorities,
Veterans and Persons with Disabilities, as well as other qualified
individuals.Northeastern Illinois University\'s positions are contingent
upon the University\'s receipt of its State of Illinois appropriation.
Information, Please See
https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/13617001
Northeastern offers a rewarding working environment for our students and
employees. Our faculty and staff are smart, dedicated people who work to
create an excellent urban university experience for bright and motivated
students.\
\
Job Summary:\
The Assistant Director (AD) is a key member of the Student Counseling
Services (SCS) management team, providing administrative, supervisory,
and clinical services to assist in the effective operation of NEIUs
Student Counseling Services. The Assistant Director reports to the
Director and has leadership responsibilities in the areas of clinical
services and training. Specifically, the AD supervises post-doctoral and
pre-doctoral trainees, helps design and evaluate clinical services for
the center, and directs Student Counseling Services in the absence of
the Director. Administrative duties include management of the Counseling
Services training program, using data-informed decision making to inform
service needs and outcomes; attention to clinical service demand
management; and onboarding new staff and trainees. Clinical duties
include the provision of psychological services directly to NEIU
students, consultation to faculty and staff, and provision of crisis
intervention. Other significant activities involve working with the
director and center staff on emerging issues facing the unit.\
\
Job Description:\
\
Establish, monitor, and evaluate clinical service delivery standards to
ensure care reflects evidence-based practice, cultural responsiveness,
and contemporary college mental health models.\
Provide clinical supervision and consultation to licensed and unlicensed
counseling staff, trainees, and externs.\
Monitor and evaluate clinical data to identify service needs, monitor
utilization trends, and assess outcomes to ensure effective service
provision to NEIU students.\
Serve as clinical risk management lead, including oversight of crisis
response protocols, duty-to-warn procedures, and supporting staff in
handling complex high-risk situations.\
Develop internal professional development, case conferencing, and
training to sustain staff clinical excellence and skill growth.\
Provide primary leadership for the Counseling Services clinical training
program, including serving as a liaison to the areas professional
programs; coordinating the selection, supervision, and evaluation of
trainees.\
Provide clinical supervision to postdoctoral fellows and other trainees
providing services in Student Counseling Services.\
Develop and maintain appropriate documentation regarding counseling
interventions and supervisory matters.\
Provide consultation regarding psychological matters to faculty and
administration, including on- site attendance for urgent and emergent
student situations when needed.\
Maintain a limited caseload including individual, group, and couples
psychological counseling/psychotherapy to NEIU students.\
Manage the Student Counseling Service in the absence of the Director.\
Other duties as assigned.\
\
Minimal Qualifications:\
\
Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Clinical or Counseling Psychology (preferred); MSW or
MA in a mental health discipline.\
A minimum of three years post licensure experience as a Licensed
Clinical Psychologist, LCSW, or LCPC in the State of Illinois.\
Previous experience providing clinical services in a college counseling
center environment, preferably at an institution with a significant
population of non-traditional commuter students.\
Previous experience providing clinical services to clients in a diverse,
multicultural setting.\
Previous experience providing clinical supervision to pre-doctoral and
post-doctoral psychology trainees.\
Experience providing campus-based crisis consultation and outreach.\
\
Applications submitted by May 15, 2026, will r ceive priority review by
the search committee.\
\
This position requires a background check.\
\
Salary Range\
\$85,000 - \$95,000?\
Benefits\
\
University employees may be eligible for a variety of State of Illinois
benefits. These benefits are administered through the Illinois
Department of Central Management Service (CMS). Please visit ourEmployee
Benefitspage To Learn More About Our Comprehensive Benefits
packageincluding health, dental, and vision benefits, sick and vacation
days, and participation in the State Universities Retirement System.\
\
Transcripts\
Copies of unofficial transcripts are accepted; however, official
transcripts for all earned degrees will be required of candidates
selected for final interviews.\
\
Northeastern Illinois University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative
Action employer and invites applications from Women, Minorities,
Veterans and Persons with Disabilities, as well as other qualified
individuals.Northeastern Illinois University\'s positions are contingent
upon the University\'s receipt of its State of Illinois appropriation.
Salary : $85,000 - $95,000