Coordinator of Mental Health Services - Disability Resources & Educational Services
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Coordinator of Mental Health Services
Disability Resources & Educational Services
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Job Summary
The Coordinator of Mental Health will lead and coordinate the mental health unit at Disability Resources and Educational Services (DRES) which is responsible for providing individual therapy, support groups, and psychological assessments in conjunction with other mental health staff to support disabled students at the University of Illinois working with DRES. Coordinates the training and supervision of the graduate hourly, practicum/internships for graduate students who may be in counseling psychology, clinical psychology, and related areas. The position leads DRES's ongoing efforts to maintain the highest quality of mental health care resources for disabled students with very diverse backgrounds and identities.Duties & Responsibilities
- Supervise and administer psychological assessment area in DRES to include managing referrals, assessment of instruments and testing instruments, compose final evaluation reports, and data/record keeping, in addition to supervising assessments completed by trainees; provide feedback to supervisees administering assessments.
- Supervise DRES mental health staff and coordinate the training and supervision of practicum students, predoctoral interns, postdocs, and academic hourly workers.
- Provide individual counseling/psychotherapy services for a diverse population of disabled students in a multi-culturally competent manner.
- Provide group counseling/therapy through therapy groups that may include focus on specific mental health issue or need of a particular student group.
- Review and update policy and procedures as necessary for the mental health unit as required by licensure, training guidelines, and state/federal regulations to maintain the highest standard of care.
- Participate in outreach, training, and treatment team activities.
- Participate in various DRES service, education, and research activities as well as division, college, and campus committees.
- Participate in psychological emergency and trauma response.
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
• Doctoral degree in Psychology.
• Counseling experience with students in a post-secondary setting.
• Experience working with a diverse population.
• Supervision of licensed counselors and trainees.
• Conducting psychological assessments.
Preferred Qualifications
• PsyD or PhD in clinical, counseling or school psychology.
• 2-3 years’ experience counseling students in post-secondary setting.
• Experience conducting and supervising psychological assessments.
• Experience working with a very diverse student population
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Strong clinical skills, assessment, and report writing
• Must possess demonstrated interest in diversity (including disability) issues.
Appointment Information
This is a 100% full-time Academic Professional position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after the close of the search. The budgeted salary range for the position is $90,000-$105,000 commensurate with experience. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity.
Application Procedures & Deadline Information
Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on January 16, 2026. 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 Bobbie Clegg at bjclegg@illinois.edu. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.
This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.
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: 1034083
Job Category: Education & Student Services
Apply at: https://jobs.illinois.edu