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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
• Provide neurodiversity-affirming mental health services to students in the Illinois Neurodiversity Initiative (INI).
• Collaborate with UIUC Autism Clinic for INI mental health programming.
• Manage scheduling and attendance of INI students.
• Develop system of HIPAA compliant LCSW documentation of services.
Graduate student practicum supervision • Supervise clinical placement of MSW graduate student in neurodiversity-affirming mental health support. • Develop instructional system for training in provision of mental health services in this setting. • Meet documentation requirements of the UIUC School of Social Work.

Minimum Qualifications

Current license in Clinical Social Work (LCSW), Masters in Social Work (MSW) or a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC). At least 1 year experience practicing mental health service provision, either as a graduate student or professional.

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 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after 8/1/2025. Sponsorship for work authorization is not available for this position. The budgeted salary range for the position is $35-$40/hour.

Application Procedures & Deadline Information

Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on July 7, 2025. Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting including a cover letter, resume and name and contact information for three references. Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered. For further information about this specific position, please contact Jeanne Kramer and jjkramer@illinois.edu. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.

The University of Illinois offers a very competitive benefits portfolio, depending on the position. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Accommodations may also be requested on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, and related conditions, or religion. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal, or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing accessibility@illinois.edu.

Requisition ID: 1031307
Job Category: Education & Student Services
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