Counselor

Universities of Wisconsin•Platteville, WI

About The Position

The University of Wisconsin-Platteville University Counseling Services is accepting applications for one or more Counselors. A counselor provides clinical counseling (individual, couples and group) to students, incorporating a brief therapeutic model to address the emotional and behavioral health needs of students as well as provides outreach, prevention and consultation services for the campus community. Working comfortably both individually and as a team member, counselors assist with developmental programming to increase healthy lifestyle and coping behaviors across campus and provide support and advocacy for university mental health policy and initiatives. This is a full time position working 10 months out of the year with a break during the summer months. This position involves work expectations outside of normal office hours (night hours, weekend commitments, travel out-of-town, etc.).

Requirements

Master’s degree in counseling, psychology, social work or related field completed by start date.
Professional licensure as either Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) or Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) or eligible for licensure in Wisconsin within 6 months.
Experience providing generalist mental health counseling.
Exceptional interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
Attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to exercise good judgment and discretion, particularly in matters relative to sensitive or confidential student records, personnel, or organizational matters.
Ability to work scheduled hours with flexibility, including some occasional evenings and weekends.
Must have a valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

Experience in college mental health counseling is desired.
Familiar with electronic medical records.
Proficient in providing short-term, developmentally-focused psychotherapy

Responsibilities

Counseling Provide individual, group, or couples counseling to students struggling with developmental and/or personal health issues by adhering to a brief psychotherapy model that is time sensitive and goal oriented.
Administer and interpret assessments and screening inventories given to students in conjunction with individual or group counseling.
Provide limited crisis intervention with students and support for other involved people during business hours.
Refer students to appropriate community resources.
Consult with the director and other UCS staff regularly regarding case management issues.
Provide professional consultation and/or information and referral services to faculty and staff.
Programming Develop, plan and facilitate outreach and success programming to educate and increase awareness of the mental health needs of college-age students to promote a healthy campus.
Facilitate psycho-educational and process-oriented groups.
When appropriate, consult and work with other University staff or campus units in the development and presentation of programs
Administration Adhere to administrative policies and procedures of UCS specifically and the University as a whole.
Maintain accurate and thorough electronic medical records.
Develop, plan and provide in-service training and programs for other University departments as requested or otherwise appropriate.
Embrace and support diversity as part of the educational process.
Assist in UCS publicity and public relations efforts as outlined or requested by the director.
Develop and assist in the distribution of reference materials for students in line with their perceived personal, educational, and vocational needs.
Assist in the supervision of student employees as specified by the director.
When appropriate, serve as a resource or consultant to individuals or groups.
Consult with community counseling or psychiatric personnel/agencies as needed.
Serves on multidisciplinary campus committees.
Other duties as assigned.