Department of Human Development and Family Studies
College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences
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Job Summary
Provide direct mental health support to Illinois Neurodiversity Initiative students and supervise graduate students in the MSW program.
Duties & Responsibilities
Mental Health Service Provider o Provide neurodiversity-affirming mental health services to students in the Illinois Neurodiversity Initiative (INI). o Collaborate with UIUC Autism Clinic for INI mental health programming. o Manage scheduling and attendance of INI students. o Develop system of HIPAA compliant LCSW documentation of services.
Graduate Student Practicum Supervision o Supervise clinical placement of MSW graduate student in neurodiversity-affirming mental health support. o Develop instructional system for training in provision of mental health services in this setting. o Meet documentation requirements of the UIUC School of Social Work.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree. At least 1 year experience practicing mental health service provision, either as a graduate student or professional. Current license in Clinical Social Work (LCSW), Masters in Social Work (MSW) or a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC).
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with direct services to neurodivergent individuals. Knowledge and practice of neurodiversity-affirming counseling practices. Experience working on a multidisciplinary team. Availability after regular working hours or on weekends.
Appointment Information
This is a part-time academic hourly position appointed on a temporary basis that may be reappointed depending on funding and needs. The expected start date is as soon as possible after 9/16/2024. The wage for this position is $35.00 per hour.
Application Procedures & Deadline Information
Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on September 30,2024 (extended). Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered. For further information about this specific position, please contact Jeanne Kramer at 217-244-8709 or jjramer@illinois.edu. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.
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