Counselor

University of Wisconsin Stout•La Crosse, WI

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Counseling & Testing Center (CTC) is seeking skilled mental health clinicians dedicated to promoting the mental health of students. The Counselor will join a dedicated and energetic staff at the CTC, committed to cultural self-awareness and ongoing efforts to offer inclusive and accessible mental health services. The CTC engages in brief counseling, active collaboration with campus partners, training and programming development to address student mental health needs, and innovative service delivery. The mission of the CTC is to promote students’ psychological, academic, social, and cultural growth through professional and confidential counseling services, maintaining an environment grounded in values of compassion, collaboration, inclusion, and access. This is a 10-month, annual appointment, working full-time for 10 months (August 1 to May 31) with a short work break in June and July. Typical office hours are 7:45 am - 4:30 pm, with potential for evening hours one day a week to maintain an average of 40 hours/week onsite. While no after-hours crisis coverage is required, clinical staff may occasionally provide evening outreach programming and be called in for campus crisis response. The role involves providing both telehealth and in-person counseling services. Application review begins May 17, 2026, with priority given to applications received by this date. Initial interviews will be virtual, with shortlisted candidates invited to campus. UW-La Crosse does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout employment.

Requirements

Master’s degree in clinical psychology, counseling psychology, or social work, approved by the WI Professional Counselor section (MPSW 14.01), achieved by August 1, 2026.
Eligible to be licensed as a Qualified Treatment Trainee in the state of Wisconsin (LPC-IT, APSW, or equivalent) by August 1, 2026.

Nice To Haves

Currently licensed as an LPC, LCSW, or LMFT.
Experience conducting outreach programming, presentations, training, and/or workshops relevant to college students.
Two or more years of post-graduate clinical experience, with significant experience conducting brief therapy with emerging adults for a wide range of presenting concerns.
Experience with solution-focused (SFBT) and other brief treatment models is desired.
Experience working with culturally and diagnostically diverse college students.
Experience conducting assessment and providing treatment for adults in one or more of the following areas: disordered eating, performance enhancement/athletics, expressive arts therapy, crisis management, and concerns related to neurodiversity.
Commitment to providing group counseling (psychoeducational/skills, support, and therapy groups).
Significant experience with crisis intervention and risk assessment.
Interest and/or experience providing clinical supervision.

Responsibilities

Provide professional counseling services for UWL students, including individual, group, crisis, and occasional couples counseling.
Provide initial brief assessment (triage) and urgent care coverage.
Select, administer, and interpret various psychological, educational, and/or vocational assessments and tests.
Provide appropriate referral resources to students, faculty, and staff.
Engage in timely collaboration and consultation with various university departments and offices to support and advocate for students.
Participate in the training and supervision of practicum students and interns.
Participate in pre-licensure supervision of CTC staff when qualified.
Develop and implement Counseling & Testing Center outreach services addressing the needs of the general student population and traditionally underserved populations.
Provide consultation to the UWL community and the outside community when feasible.
Collaborate with campus wellness constituents in the creation and presentation of prevention/education programs and services for special populations.
Participate in in-service training for Counseling & Testing Center staff and the campus community.
Contribute to campus diversity, multicultural, and Inclusive Excellence Initiatives.
Perform other duties and projects assigned by the director.
Share responsibility for creating and maintaining an inclusive environment for all university students, faculty, staff, and visitors.
Share responsibility for creating a work environment that emphasizes integrity, respect, direct communication, and support among colleagues and staff.
Communicate with the director regarding absences, program ideas, concerns, projects, etc.
Serve on staff, student affairs, and university committees and/or task force groups as appropriate.
Contribute to Counseling & Testing Center training/clinical staff seminars as presenter and consultant.
Participate in campus staff development training sessions.
Maintain and improve clinical competence through ongoing professional development activities and education, including reading of professional journals and books.
Attend and participate in local, state, regional and national professional conferences and continuing education workshops.
Maintain memberships in professional organizations.
Maintain appropriate licensure.
Maintain timely and accurate records of evaluation, treatment, consultation, and correspondence (case management).
Participate in administrative staff meetings.
Assist with administrative and fiscal planning as needed.
Engage in and conduct applied research, needs assessment, and evaluation of counseling and outreach services.