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Position Title:
CounselorJob Category:
Academic StaffEmployment Type:
RegularJob Profile:
CounselorJob Duties:
This position is under the general supervision of the Director of the Counseling & Testing Center (CTC). The counselor will function as a strong generalist conducting mental health assessments (intakes) urgent care (crisis) assessments triage assessments and professional counseling services (including individual couples group). Other responsibilities include: referral consultation in-service training and
outreach as well as crisis intervention services and public relations services to campus and community members as appropriate. The counselor will also participate on staff student affairs and university committees. Similar to all staff at the CTC the successful candidate will work to make UWL a welcoming and inclusive environment for all students and they will do so in compliance with ethical legal and accreditation guidelines.
Key Job Responsibilities:
- Prepares presentations and outreach activities and facilitates student adjustment and success programs to promote a healthy campus
- 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
- Provides counseling and/or information and referral services to faculty and staff
- Facilitates psycho-educational and process-oriented groups
Department:
Counseling & Testing Center
Compensation:
Required Qualifications:
Masters degree in clinical psychology counseling psychology or social work approved by the WI Professional Counselor section (MPSW14.01). Currently licensed as anLPCLCSW orLMFTor working towards one of those licenses.
Preferred Qualifications:
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 in higher education settings.
Commitment to providing group counseling (psychoeducational/skills workshops support and therapy groups).
Significant experience with crisis intervention and risk assessment.
Experience engaging in suicide prevention work.
Interest and/or experience providing clinical supervision.
How to Apply:
Provide Resume Cover letter
Contact Information:
Crystal Champion
Special Notes:
Application deadlines
TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION: Priority consideration is given to those candidates who apply by the listed First Review Date. Applications received after that date may be considered at the discretion of the search committee. Application materials will be evaluated and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. Incomplete and/or late application materials may not receive consideration. If you have questions regarding this recruitment or if you are not able to complete the application online due to a disability or system problem please contact the Office of Human Resources.
Confidentiality of Applicant Materials
UWL is a state agency and subject to Wisconsins Open Records Law. UWL will not however reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except as may be required by Wisconsins Open Records certain circumstances the identities of final candidates and/or the identity of the appointed applicant must be revealed upon request.
CBC & Reference Check Policy
All candidates for employment are subject to a pre-employment screening which includes a criminal background check work authorization and verification of education. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.
Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Clery Act)
For the UWL Annual Security and Fire Safety Reports (i.e. Clery Report) which includes statistics about reported crimes and information about campus security policies see or contact the University Police Department at 608.785.9000.
INFORMATIONABOUTYOURBENEFITS
Your benefits add an additional 40% to the overall financial package from the university.
Highlights include:
paid vacation for 12-month positions.
excellent flexible health insurance with low co-pays and good coverage.
paid holidays and sick days after 5 years of employment you become vested in our retirement system which ensures income post-career.
benefits atUWLare highly competitive with local industry and some of the strongest in state and nation.
Benefit eligibility is determined at the point of hire. This information is provided for illustrative purposes only. Benefits are also pro-rated based on the appointment percentage.
EEO Statement
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age pregnancy disability status as a protected veteran or other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds perspectives and skills and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
Employment Type
Full-Time
