What are the responsibilities and job description for the Adjunct Counselor position at Moraine Valley Community College?
The Counseling & Career Development Center is seeking adjunct/part-time Counselors (grant-funded) to perform a variety of counseling services to facilitate the academic, career and personal growth of Moraine Valley students. Duties include providing individual and group counseling, intervening with academically at-risk students, consulting with faculty and staff regarding student concerns, attending to students in crisis, assisting students facing financial emergencies, facilitating workshops and seminars, and supporting departmental programming. One position will be primarily located at the Education Center at Blue Island and the other position will be primarily located at the Southwest Education Center in Tinley Park. Funding for these positions has been provided by the State of Illinois in compliance with the Mental Health Early Action on Campus Act, and is subject to annual appropriation.
Education/Experience
Minimum of a Master’s degree in Counseling, Clinical Psychology, Social Work or related mental health field with experience, training, and knowledge in individual/group counseling and assessment related to the academic, career and personal development of college students required.
Applicants must possess an active LPC, LCPC, LSW, or LCSW license that is valid in the state of Illinois.
Applicants must possess an active LPC, LCPC, LSW, or LCSW license that is valid in the state of Illinois.
Qualifications
The position requires a strong commitment to promoting student learning, development and success through holistic counseling services to meet the changing needs of a highly diverse student population. Applicants should have academic training and or experience with counseling multicultural and linguistically diverse students. Individuals with fluency in more than one language, especially in Spanish, are encouraged to apply. Applicants with a passion for working with academically at-risk students are desired.
Position Status
Part Time
Hours
Up to 27 hours per week. Primarily daytime hours with some flexibility for late afternoon and evening hours.
Note: Funding for these positions has been provided by the State of Illinois in compliance with the Mental Health Early Action on Campus Act, and is subject to annual appropriation. The current grant for these positions runs through 12/31/25 and funds may be assigned to extend the positions.
Note: Funding for these positions has been provided by the State of Illinois in compliance with the Mental Health Early Action on Campus Act, and is subject to annual appropriation. The current grant for these positions runs through 12/31/25 and funds may be assigned to extend the positions.
Salary/Wage
$30.00/hr
Hourly/Salary
Hourly
Benefits
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Review of Applications Begins
03/17/2025
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
FA00653P
Open Date
03/03/2025
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please apply through jobs.morainevalley.edu with complete materials required.
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