Intern - Counseling

Universities of Wisconsin • River Falls, WI

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About The Position

The Counseling Intern position is designed for individuals enrolled in a post-graduate, pre-licensure internship program (LPC-IT) and working toward full licensure as a professional counselor in the state of Wisconsin. Under the supervision of licensed mental health professionals, the intern will engage in structured training and gain practical experience essential to meeting state licensure requirements.

Requirements

• Master's degree in counseling from an accredited institution.
• Actively pursuing professional licensure (LPC-IT or equivalent status).
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to organize, facilitate, and lead groups effectively.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in a college or university counseling center and/or with young adult populations.
• Experience or specialized training in areas relevant to college mental health, including mood disorders, substance use concerns, trauma, eating disorders, and related clinical issues.
• Ability to effectively serve individuals from diverse racial, ethnic, cultural, socioeconomic, gender identity, and sexual orientation backgrounds.
• Experience supporting high-risk or high-acuity clients.
• Proficiency in brief, solution-focused counseling approaches.
• Experience providing crisis intervention and managing urgent mental health situations.
• Flexibility and adaptability in responding to evolving student needs.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills within a multidisciplinary care environment.
• Experience using electronic health or mental health record systems.

Responsibilities

• Participate in postgraduate/pre-licensure (LPC-IT) training and supervision provided by licensed counseling staff.
• Provide individual counseling services to students experiencing developmental, personal, academic, and mental health concerns.
• Facilitate counseling and psychoeducational groups.
• Assess student needs and connect students with appropriate campus and community resources.
• Provide consultation, information, and referral services to faculty and staff.
• Develop and deliver presentations, outreach programs, and student success initiatives that promote mental health and well-being.
• Serve on multidisciplinary campus committees and collaborate with campus partners.
• Support peer-to-peer counseling program operations under the guidance of licensed counseling staff.
• Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation in accordance with professional, ethical, and legal standards.

Benefits

• The Universities of Wisconsin serves approximately 161,000 students.
• Awarding nearly 37,000 degrees annually, the Universities of Wisconsin is Wisconsin’s talent pipeline, putting graduates in position to increase their earning power, contribute to their communities, and make Wisconsin a better place to live.
• Nearly 90 percent of in-state Universities of Wisconsin graduates stay in Wisconsin five years after earning a degree – with a median salary of more than $66,000.
• The Universities of Wisconsin provides a 23:1 return on state investment.
• The Universities of Wisconsin also contribute to the richness of Wisconsin’s culture and economy with groundbreaking research, new companies and patents, and boundless creative intellectual energy.
• The Universities of Wisconsin and its employees are purpose-driven, people-focused, and committed to stewardship.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern