Counselor - University Health and Counseling

University of Wisconsin Stout • Whitewater, WI

9d • $57,000 - $63,000

About The Position

This 0.9 FTE Counselor position at University Health & Counseling Services, with a reduced schedule during summer months, focuses on psychoeducation, outreach, assessment, and treatment to support the holistic mental health needs of all students. Responsibilities include providing clinical services, training, and consultation for students, faculty, and staff. Reporting to the Counseling Director, this generalist role promotes developmental, transitional, and preventive care. UHCS is an affirmative action organization.

Requirements

• Master’s level (MSW, MFT, MS, MA) or doctoral level clinicians (Ph.D./Psy.D/Ed.D in Counseling/Clinical Psychology) are eligible to apply.
• Current independent WI license or equivalent within one year of hire is required.
• Ability to interact respectfully with people with diverse socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds
• Willingness and ability to be an active participant in following applicable safety rules and regulations including necessary training and drills

Nice To Haves

• Applicants with a Social Work license preferred.
• Applicants who possess specialization training are preferred (i.e., LGBTQIA+, Bipoc populations, AODA, Disordered Eating, Sexual Assault/Trauma Processing, experience in university counseling center).

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, couples, and group therapy to support students’ mental health and well-being.
• Offer on-call crisis support during business hours for students in acute distress.
• Complete clinical documentation and reports in compliance with clinic policy, accreditation standards, and applicable ethical and legal standards.
• Engage in psychoeducation and outreach initiatives each semester to promote mental health awareness.
• Provide consultation to faculty and staff on student mental health concerns and current issues.
• Actively participate in University committees and contribute to program development and evaluation.
• Promote an inclusive and welcoming environment, engaging with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Deliver culturally responsive care with a strong commitment to accessibility, belonging, and social justice.
• Collaborate in weekly case conferences and work within a multidisciplinary team.
• Uphold ethical standards as defined by the clinician’s professional organization.
• Maintain licensure and certification requirements, including continuing education credits.
• Support safety protocols, including participation in training and drills.
• Fulfill additional responsibilities as assigned.
• Lead weekly trainee group supervision meetings, providing oversight and mentorship in collaboration with other supervisory staff.
• Provide individual clinical supervision to trainees, based on relevant supervisory credentials
• Provides counseling and/or information and referral services to faculty and staff
• Serves on multidisciplinary campus committees
• Provides individual and group counseling to students struggling with developmental and/or personal mental health issues and refers students to appropriate community resources
• Prepares presentations and outreach activities and facilitates student adjustment and success programs to promote a healthy campus
• Facilitates psycho-educational and process-oriented groups

Benefits

• UW System employees receive an excellent benefit package.
• To learn more about the UW System's comprehensive benefit package, review the UW System Employee Benefits Brochure

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees