Clinical Counselor

Universities of Wisconsin • Superior, WI

1d • $55,000 - $65,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Perform all the duties of a Professional Counselor related to direct and indirect mental health care of UW-Superior students according to the mission of Student Health and Counseling Services. The duties and responsibilities of this position will be conducted through the Student Health and Counseling Services. Consultation services to faculty and staff, and outreach activities performed by counselors are designed to enhance the personal, social, educational and vocational development and adjustment of students and other members of the campus community.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in counseling, social work, or related field
• Independently licensed or license eligible in the state of Wisconsin as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) by date of hire
• One year of experience providing therapy in a mental health setting
• Candidates must be independently, legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain their work authorization without the support or help of UW-Superior throughout employment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in higher education, or working with college populations
• Evidence of experience working with the LGBTQ+, BIPOC populations
• Evidence of multicultural competence working with a variety of identities from a social justice lens
• Evidence of experience working within a brief treatment model
• Licensed in both Wisconsin and Minnesota

Responsibilities

• Evaluates mental and physical health and behavior and treatment readiness; and develops, coordinates, and disseminates treatment plans for clients and their families in collaboration with medical professionals
• Provides training and guidance to students or interns as needed
• Facilitates community education programs and/or support groups to help individuals and community members understand the needs and abilities of people with disabilities
• Recommends referrals, schedules logistics, and secures resources for clients to receive medical care or various program assistance to help clients live and work more independently
• Teaches clients and support systems about disorders and helps develop strategies to cope with mental and physical health and behavior problems
• Completes reports related to clinical treatment, patient planning, and/or medical care according to established policies and procedures
• Provide short-term personal, educational, and mental health counseling in accordance with departmental policies and counselor’s professional organization/ethical code.
• Provide consultant work with faculty, staff, and administration concerning student mental health needs and assist with staff development.
• Administer and interpret inventories and additional personality or diagnostic assessments as appropriate to clients in conjunction with individual and group counseling.
• Participate in crisis intervention, assessment, referral for students.
• Develop and provide various structured and unstructured open and closed groups for skill building, support, insight, and personal development of college students.
• Conduct outreach and training events for students and/or community groups as requested.
• Provide health outreach to campus organizations and classes to inform students about personal health development and mental health concerns.
• Provide workshops, class and residence hall presentations on a variety of mental health, suicide prevention and awareness and health/wellness related topics.
• Engage in professional development activities, such as membership in professional organizations, making presentations at conferences, and participating in joint and individual department staff meetings and staff development functions.
• Maintain confidentiality of client information in accordance with professional standards, HIPAA (Health Information Portability and Accountability Act), FERPA (Family Education Rights and Privacy Act) and Wisconsin Law.
• Complete required trainings and professional development as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• generous paid time off
• competitively priced health/dental/vision/life insurance
• tax-advantaged savings accounts
• participation in the nationally recognized Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level