Psychologist

About SAIC

The School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) is a leading institution in fine arts education, offering a graduate program ranked among the best in the nation. Located in downtown Chicago, SAIC collaborates with the Art Institute of Chicago Museum and provides access to state-of-the-art facilities and resources.

About The Department

The Counseling Services department at SAIC supports the emotional, psychological, and mental well-being of its students through compassionate care. Services include counseling, psychotherapy, crisis intervention, consultation, and mental health promotion.

Position Summary

The Staff Psychologist will contribute to the counseling center's primary functions, including providing short-term psychotherapy, conducting initial consultations, managing crises, and supervising advanced students.

Responsibilities

• Performs initial consultations and intake assessments to determine treatment needs and recommendations.
• Conducts brief individual counseling sessions for SAIC students.
• Provides crisis intervention and emergency coverage for students experiencing emotional distress or safety concerns.
• Consults with faculty and staff on crises and provides support during off-hours.
• Outreach programming focused on students' developmental needs and enhancing their academic experience.
• Supervises advanced psychotherapy practicum students.
• Trains and develops faculty and staff in mental health practices.
• Develops and implements policies and procedures for counseling services.
• Attends regular meetings and tabulates clinical activity records.

Qualifications

• A doctorate degree (PhD or PsyD) in Clinical or Counseling Psychology from an APA-accredited program.
• Licensed as a Clinical Psychologist in the state of Illinois or license-eligible.
• 3 to 5 years of experience working in a university or college counseling center.
• Experience with brief psychotherapy/counseling and on-call rotations.
• Experience using Titanium Schedule EMR.

Compensation & Benefits

Hiring Range: $70,000 - $82,554
Benefits Package: Includes comprehensive benefits such as PTO, health insurance, retirement plans, and more. Details can be found on the SAIC career page.

Application Instructions

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter to the provided email address.

Union Information

This position is part of a bargaining unit represented by AFSCME Council 31.

Accessibility

If you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position, please contact the Department of Human Resources.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The Art Institute of Chicago is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to recruiting, hiring, and promoting qualified individuals compliant with federal and state laws.