Counselor

Counselor

Salary

See Position Description

Location

1500 West Raab Road, Normal, IL

Job Type

Full-time

Unit

Student Services

Division/Department

Student Support Services

Opening Date

10/13/2026

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Description

We seek applicants for full-time counselors to join our Student Counseling and Wellness Services team in assisting students facing crises, life traumas, and other mental health barriers that impede personal and academic stability and success. Counselors coordinate prevention, intervention, clinical counseling, and support services across campus and/or in the community.

General responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Provide triage and individual/group counseling to students with emotional, social, career, academic, and addiction issues
• Conduct crisis intervention, suicide prevention work, risk assessment, and mental health status evaluations
• Develop, implement, and evaluate direct and indirect outreach presentations and workshops
• Coordinate student transitions from HCC Student Counseling Services to external community providers (i.e., psychiatric/psychological treatment services, alcohol and drug treatment services)
• Provide administrative support in the absence of the Director and supervise counseling interns as assigned (Counselor II only)

Requirements

Counselor

• Master's degree in counseling, psychology, social work, mental health counseling, or related field
• Current licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Social Worker (LSW), or Psychologist in Illinois or license eligible within 6 months of hire
• At least two years' experience in mental health counseling and case management
• Experience with crisis intervention, including suicide risk and substance abuse assessment
• Proven commitment to and understanding of the special needs of students from diverse academic, socioeconomic, and cultural backgrounds
• Ability to provide counseling services to college students within a short-term model

Counselor II

In addition to the above listed Counselor requirements, Counselor II requires:

• Current licensure as a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or Psychologist in Illinois
• At least three years' experience in mental health counseling and case management

Desired Qualifications

• Experience working in a college setting
• Excellent interpersonal communication, leadership, planning, organization, and administrative skills
• Ability to flexibly manage the professional demands of a challenging workload
• Ability to collaborate effectively with on-campus and off-campus partners
• At least two years of supervisory experience (Counselor II only)

Anticipated starting salary: Counselor - $64,272; Counselor II - $70,762. Hire at Counselor or Counselor II level is dependent upon qualifications. Position may be contingent upon continued grant funding.

Applications submitted by November 11, 2026 will receive priority consideration, with review of applications continuing as needed.

THESE POSITIONS ARE BASED IN CENTRAL ILLINOIS AND ABILITY TO BE PRESENT ON-CAMPUS/IN-PERSON IS REQUIRED.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

Heartland Community College is an equal opportunity institution.

HCC values equity, diversity and inclusion. We create a collegial and welcoming culture by taking collective responsibility in the creation, protection, and enhancement of an equitable, diverse, and inclusive campus community.

EMPLOYEE LEAVE

Vacation: 20 days (160 hours) per year with a maximum annual carry-over of 40 days (320 hours); Accrual of 6.16 hours will be granted on the last day of each pay period

Sick Leave: 12 days (96 hours) per year with unlimited annual carry-over; 12 days (96 hours) granted on start date; Beginning on the first anniversary, accrual of 3.70 hours will be granted on the last day of each pay period

Volunteer Leave: 1 day (8 hours) per year with no annual carry-over; 8 hours granted on start date, then annually granted on January 1

Special Leave: Available by approval for bereavement, emergencies, and legal requirements

Parental Leave: 4 weeks (160 hours) for qualifying events, once per 12-month rolling period

Holidays: 12 designated paid holidays, plus 3 paid Floating Holidays (24 hours); Floating Holidays granted on start date, then annually granted on the anniversary date. HCC is closed from Christmas Eve Day through New Year's Day generally resulting in additional paid days. The College is closed on Election Day (Presidential Election years only)

EMPLOYEE INSURANCE COVERAGES

Eligibility begins the first day of the month following or coinciding with the date of employment.

Medical Insurance: HSA & Copay Plan Options - Blue Cross Blue Shield Blue Choice Network

HSA Plans

• $4,000 Tier 1 Deductible: Employee coverage paid 100%; dependent coverage paid 50%

• $5,000 Tier 2 Deductible: Employee coverage paid 100%; dependent coverage paid 50%

• $7,000 Out-of-Network Deductible: Employee coverage paid 100%; dependent coverage paid 50%

Copay Plans

• $3,000 Tier 1 Deductible: Employee coverage paid 96.5%; dependent coverage paid 45%

• $4,000 Tier 2 Deductible: Employee coverage paid 96.5%; dependent coverage paid 45%

• $5,000 Out-of-Network Deductible: Employee coverage paid 96.5%; dependent coverage paid 45%

Dental Insurance: Delta Dental

Employee coverage paid 100%; dependent coverage paid 45%

Vision Insurance: VSP

Employee coverage paid 100%; dependent coverage paid 45%

Life Insurance: Sun Life

Term life insurance equal to twice the annual base salary

Optional Insurances: Sun Life

Accident; Critical Illness; Hospital Indemnity; Long-term Disability; Voluntary Life

RETIREMENT BENEFITS

Retirement System: State Universities Retirement System (SURS) - choice of Traditional, Portable, or Retirement Savings Plan with 8% pre-tax payroll deduction

Retirement Health Insurance Plan: College Insurance Program (CIP) - Health insurance for SURS retirees with 1% pre-tax payroll deduction

Savings Plan: SURS Deferred Compensation Plan (DCP) 457(b) - Automatic enrollment with 3% pre-tax payroll deduction. Ability to opt out within 30 days of hire

Tax-sheltered Annuity Plan: 403(b) plan permitting voluntary salary reductions within IRS rules

OTHER BENEFITS

Flexible Spending Plan: Section 125 Plan permitting voluntary salary reductions to pay for eligible healthcare and childcare expenses using tax-free dollars within IRS rules

Health Savings Account: Tax-advantaged account available to HSA participants only to pay for qualified healthcare expenses. The College provides monthly contributions for eligible employees: $50 for single coverage, $100 for employee +spouse coverage, $100 for employee +child(ren) coverage, $200 for family coverage

Tuition Waiver: HCC tuition waiver for employee and dependents and HCC Continuing Education course fee waiver for employee

Tuition Reimbursement: Tuition reimbursement for employee for up to $3,500 per fiscal year

Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Counseling and referral service for employee and dependents

Employee Identification Card: Access to HCC Fitness and Recreation Center, HCC Library, and Bloomington-Normal Public Transit System (Connect Transit)

Sick Leave Bank

Long-Term Remote Work: With approval, up to 2 days (16 hours) remote work per week, after a minimum of 5 months in position

Long-Term Alternate Work Schedule: With approval, compressed workweek or flex work schedule, after a minimum of 5 months in position

Flexible Summer Work Schedule: With approval

Summer Service Hours: Most College operations close on Fridays at noon, typically beginning the Friday following June 1st and concluding on August 1st; full-time employees will work a 36-hour work week while receiving pay for 40 hours

Benefits listed are subject to change. Specific benefits may be dependent upon employment classification, duration of employment, full-time or part-time work status, etc.

01

Do you have a Master's degree in counseling, psychology, social work, mental health counseling, or related field?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have current licensure as a Professional Counselor (LPC), Social Worker (LSW), or Psychologist in Illinois or are you license eligible within 6 months of hire?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you have current licensure as a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or Psychologist in Illinois?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Heartland Community College

Address 1500 W. Raab Road

Normal, Illinois, 61761

Phone (309) 268-8130

Website http://www.heartland.edu