Wellness Advocate; LCSW or LCPC

WELLNESS ADVOCATE (LCSW or LCPC) (Job )

Announcement: Southwestern Illinois College is accepting applications for the full‑time 12‑month faculty position of Wellness Advocate.

In accordance with the Mission and Values of Southwestern Illinois College, this full‑time, tenure‑track, faculty position of a licensed mental health professional involves the management of a multi‑campus social services program to include delivering mental health services to students, compliance‑based health and wellness assessment, as well as creating and evaluating programming.

• Provide direct mental health services to students in the form of counseling/therapy and crisis intervention.
• Deliver one‑on‑one appointments, assess student needs, provide community referrals, and maintain confidential case records.
• Conduct suicide risk assessments and crisis intervention.
• Research and compose necessary data reports.
• Design and implement district‑wide prevention programming for students and the college at large.
• Ensure district‑wide services are provided.

• Master’s Degree in Social Work or Counseling is required.
• Illinois LCSW or LCPC in Illinois within 2 years of employment is required.
• Three years of direct clinical mental health experience is required.
• Prevention and education experience is preferred.
• Higher education experience is preferred.
• Comprehensive domestic violence/sexual assault training to be completed within one year of hire.
• Knowledge of local/regional social service agencies is preferred.
• A valid driver’s license and proof of insurance is required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is required.
• Experience with report and survey writing is preferred.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills to include program planning for diverse populations are preferred.

This is a twelve‑month position with the salary determined by placement on the case salary schedule and an adjustment for the twelve‑month schedule. For example, the minimum 2025‑2026 starting salary at Step 1 on the Master’s Degree column is $78,471. The actual salary is determined by educational level and placement on the appropriate salary schedule.

• Eligibility for comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance plans beginning date of hire.
• Retirement savings plan through State Universities Retirement System of Illinois and voluntary 403(b) and 457(b) savings plan.
• Eligibility for paid leave including holidays, sick, and vacation.
• Educational incentives including reduced tuition at Southwestern Illinois College and tuition reimbursement.
• Employee Assistance Program, employee discounts, gym access, additional voluntary benefits and more.

Sam Wolf Granite City Campus with district‑wide responsibilities.

Please see online job posting for close date.

To be considered for the position, you must apply online c.edu/employment. Required application materials, such as resume, cover letter and references, should be attached to your application. Other required application materials (e.g., unofficial transcripts) should be attached after your application has been submitted. Official college transcripts must be provided at time of hire. Go to your My Job Applications page from the careers home page of your account.

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