Returning Campus Clinician - Saturday Session 2026-2027
Chicago, IL
Part Time
Entry Level
Job Summary
Responsibilities and Duties:
The Campus Clinician should be a certified School Psychologist, School Counselor or Social Worker that will play a vital role in providing mental health support and counseling services to students participating in our summer program. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in clinical psychology or counseling, with experience working with children and adolescents in educational settings.
Location: Teachers and staff at High Jump will work in person at 1 of 3 campuses
- University of Chicago Lab Schools (5835 South Kimbark Ave, Chicago, IL 60637)
- Latin School of Chicago (59 W North Blvd, Chicago, IL 60610)
- Francis W. Parker (330 W Webster Ave, Chicago, IL 60614)
Time: 7:45am - 2:30pm.
Dates:
- September 26, 2026
- October 3, 2026
- October 17, 2026
- October 24, 2026
- November 14, 2026
- December 5, 2026
- December 12, 2026
- January 9, 2027
- January 23, 2027
- February 20, 2027
- March 6, 2027
- April 3, 2027
- April 10, 2027
- April 24, 2027
- May 1, 2027
- May 15 , 2027 (Tentative Make Up Session)
Responsibilities and Duties:
The Campus Clinician should be a certified School Psychologist, School Counselor or Social Worker that will play a vital role in providing mental health support and counseling services to students participating in our summer program. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in clinical psychology or counseling, with experience working with children and adolescents in educational settings.
The Campus Clinician will be;
- Initiate opportunities to collaborate and problem-solve with High Jump Staff regarding student concerns
- Maintain organized documentation and records of student check-ins.
- Prioritize high-risk situations (e.g., crisis), and communicate with appropriate individuals in a timely manner (e.g., Case Manager, Parent).
- Provide case-by-case services ranging from individual counseling, identification and assessment, interventions, crisis intervention, and support for navigating referrals for community services.
- Organize educational opportunities (e.g., groups, lessons, discussions) surrounding topics that will develop competencies to serve the student in all contexts.
- Collaborate with teachers, administrators, and parents to develop strategies for supporting students' mental health and well-being.
- Provide consultation and support to teachers and staff on best practices for promoting positive mental health in the classroom.
- Collaborate with teachers, administrators, and parents to develop strategies for supporting students' mental health and well-being.
Qualifications:
- Current licensure or certification as a school counselor, clinical psychologist, or mental health counselor.
- Experience providing counseling services to children and adolescents in educational settings.
- Strong understanding of child and adolescent development, mental health disorders, and evidence-based interventions.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with students, parents, and colleagues.
- Flexibility and adaptability to meet the needs of a diverse student population.
- Knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, and ethical standards related to school counseling and mental health services.
- Experience working with students from diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
- Experience with trauma-informed approaches to counseling and support.
- Must be 18 years of age
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