Counseling Center Training Director (Mental Health)

Position Title

Counseling Center Training Director (Mental Health)

Category

Administrative

Position Number

Posting Number

S0001353

Location

Chicago

Open Date

09/16/2026

Close Date

Open Until Filled?

Yes

Job Type

Full-Time

Working Hours

Position Summary

The Counseling Center Training Director will provide direct clinical services to students including initial assessment, time-limited individual therapy, group therapy, and crisis intervention, within a generalist and student-centered model of care. The Training Director will carry a caseload of approximately 15–18 clients per week, with flexibility based on clinical demand and trainee supervision needs.


This role will serve as the primary architect and leader of the UCC’s advanced doctoral practicum program, with the goal of maintaining a cohort of three advanced practicum trainees from ACEPT-affiliated Chicagoland programs. Responsibilities include designing and implementing the training program in alignment with ACEPT standards, leading weekly didactic seminars, providing individual supervision to up to two doctoral trainees annually, and overseeing trainee evaluation and program development.


The Training Director will also support the Director in clinical leadership, program development, and representing the UCC in campus-wide mental health initiatives. Occasional outreach programming for students, faculty, and staff is also expected, with a focus on mental health literacy and suicide prevention. Candidates must be independently licensed at the doctoral level and have a minimum of two years of post-licensure experience in Illinois (or another state with eligibility for IL licensure) to meet supervision requirements.



A minimum of two years of post-licensure experience as a licensed clinical psychologist is required to meet eligibility for supervising advanced doctoral practicum trainees. Three to five years of experience working within a university counseling setting is strongly preferred. Experience must include substantial provision of individual therapy, crisis intervention, and case consultation. Prior experience providing supervision to trainees is strongly preferred. Completion of a predoctoral internship at an APA -accredited university counseling center is also strongly preferred.

This full-time, on site, position reports to the Director of Counseling and Wellness.


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The salary range for this position is $90,000 annually.



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Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• Experience providing time-limited individual therapy, crisis intervention, and group therapy within a university or comparable clinical setting
• Demonstrated ability to provide culturally responsive care to a diverse student population
• Strong knowledge of legal, ethical, and professional standards in psychology, including supervision best practices
• Experience providing clinical supervision to psychological trainees
• Familiarity with university counseling center training models and ACEPT standards
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and written/verbal communication skills
• Ability to exercise sound clinical judgment and maintain composure in high-risk situations
• Proficiency in clinical documentation; experience with electronic health record systems such as Medicat or Titanium is preferred
• A commitment to service excellence and social justice by embodying Roosevelt’s core values, mission, and vision in every aspect of the role working with students, faculty, and staff

Years of Experience Required

A minimum of two years of post-licensure experience as a licensed clinical psychologist

Required Education

Doctoral Degree

Certification/Licensure Required

Doctorate (PhD or PsyD) in Clinical or Counseling Psychology from an accredited program, with current independent licensure as a Clinical Psychologist in the state of Illinois, or current independent licensure in another state with eligibility to obtain Illinois licensure by the start date.

Minimum Qualifications

Please refer to the Required Education, Years of Experience, and Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities sections.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience coordinating or directing a training program within a university or college counseling center
• Familiarity with the ACEPT consortium and Chicagoland doctoral training landscape
• Experience leading or facilitating trainee seminars, group supervision, or didactic instruction
• Three or more years of clinical experience in a college or university counseling setting
• Active involvement in professional organizations such as APA, IPA, ACPA, or ACCTA is encouraged

Equipment Operated

Standard Office equipment (desktop computer, phone)

Working Conditions

Normal climate-controlled office environment is provided

Priority Application Instructions

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