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Loyola University Chicago is seeking a full-time Social Worker to join our Wellness Center team. The successful candidate will provide high-quality counseling and psychological services to Loyola students.
Responsibilities
Provides high-quality counseling and psychological services for Loyola students enrolled in undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs. Provides triage, initial visit intakes, group counseling, and brief individual psychological counseling focused on student success. Maintains clinical records and necessary statistics of psychotherapeutic and other client contacts in compliance with legal and ethical standards and best practices. Consults with psychiatrists in conjunction with prescribing and monitoring psychotropic medication for psychotherapy patients. Consults with parents, physicians, faculty, deans, Residence Life Staff, off-campus counseling services, other campus offices, and students when appropriate. Makes referrals to off-campus therapists, clinics, and hospitals when necessary. Provides crisis management services, including after-hours coverage as needed. Develops safety plans and facilitates psychiatric hospitalizations as necessary. Supervises trainees with clinical crises and urgent care situations. Provides after-hours, weekend, and holiday coverage on a rotating basis with other Wellness Center staff members. Requirements
Master’s degree in social work and one-three years of related experience. Licenses: LCSW in Illinois. Passion for and experience working with students from marginalized groups and dedication to partnering with relevant campus advocates. Demonstrated experience providing therapy to communities affected by racial and/or historical trauma. Evidence of strong self-awareness of how one’s own identities and life experiences impact counseling strategies and interactions with students. Qualifications
Demonstrated consultation skills. Current State of Illinois licensure or ability to attain Illinois license within a reasonable timeframe. Experience in crisis management preferred; experience with more severe psychopathology also preferred. Demonstrated ability to apply theory to practice. Demonstrated ability to quickly create a trusting, supportive rapport with students. Loyola University Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. We are committed to creating an inclusive and respectful environment for all employees.
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Provides high-quality counseling and psychological services for Loyola students enrolled in undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs. Provides triage, initial visit intakes, group counseling, and brief individual psychological counseling focused on student success. Maintains clinical records and necessary statistics of psychotherapeutic and other client contacts in compliance with legal and ethical standards and best practices. Consults with psychiatrists in conjunction with prescribing and monitoring psychotropic medication for psychotherapy patients. Consults with parents, physicians, faculty, deans, Residence Life Staff, off-campus counseling services, other campus offices, and students when appropriate. Makes referrals to off-campus therapists, clinics, and hospitals when necessary. Provides crisis management services, including after-hours coverage as needed. Develops safety plans and facilitates psychiatric hospitalizations as necessary. Supervises trainees with clinical crises and urgent care situations. Provides after-hours, weekend, and holiday coverage on a rotating basis with other Wellness Center staff members. Requirements
Master’s degree in social work and one-three years of related experience. Licenses: LCSW in Illinois. Passion for and experience working with students from marginalized groups and dedication to partnering with relevant campus advocates. Demonstrated experience providing therapy to communities affected by racial and/or historical trauma. Evidence of strong self-awareness of how one’s own identities and life experiences impact counseling strategies and interactions with students. Qualifications
Demonstrated consultation skills. Current State of Illinois licensure or ability to attain Illinois license within a reasonable timeframe. Experience in crisis management preferred; experience with more severe psychopathology also preferred. Demonstrated ability to apply theory to practice. Demonstrated ability to quickly create a trusting, supportive rapport with students. Loyola University Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. We are committed to creating an inclusive and respectful environment for all employees.
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