POSITION DESCRIPTION

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• Full Time

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.

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities

Clinical Services and Student Support 65%

• 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.

Outreach, Consultation, and Education 10%

• 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.

Collaboration and Professional Standards 5%

• 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.

Supervision of Trainees 20%

• 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

Supervision received:

Administrative supervision is received from the Counseling Director of UHCS.

Clinical consultation is collegial and shared.

Supervision exercised:

Clinical supervision is exercised with counseling trainees.

This description attempts to indicate the kinds and levels of responsibilities given this title and shall not be construed as defining all specific duties and responsibilities of the position.  It is not intended to limit or modify the right of supervisors to assign, direct and control the work of their employees.  Statements of employee duties are not intended to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of responsibility.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• 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

ABOUT UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN - WHITEWATER

ORGANIZATION INFORMATION:

The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is part of the 13-campus Universities of Wisconsin (https://www.wisconsin.edu). 

Wisconsin Statute 19.36(7)(b) provides that applicants may indicate in writing that their identity should be kept confidential. In response to a public records request, the University will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful final candidate will be released. See Wisconsin Statute 19.36(7)(a). 
 
Per Regent Policy Document 20-19, University of Wisconsin System Criminal Background Check Policy and Universities of Wisconsin Administrative Policy 1275 Recruitment Policies, UW-Whitewater requires criminal background checks as a contingency to employment. A criminal background check will be conducted prior to an offer of employment. All final candidates must be asked, prior to hire, whether they have been found to have engaged in, are currently under investigation for, or left employment during an active investigation in which they were accused of sexual violence or sexual harassment. When obtaining employment reference checks, these same sexual violence or sexual harassment questions must also be asked. 
 
The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater requires that all employees be active participants in following applicable safety rules and regulations including necessary training and drills. 
 
For UW-Whitewater Campus safety information and crime statistics/annual Security Report, see? Annual Security and Fire Safety Report if you would like a paper copy of the report please contact the UW-Whitewater Police at 262-472-4660. 

CONDITIONS OF APPOINTMENT:

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. If you have questions regarding this, please contact Human Resources. UW-Whitewater is not an e-verify employer, therefore STEM extensions are not options for work authorization.

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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Required Qualifications:

• 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.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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).

COMPENSATION

Well-qualified candidates can expect a starting annual salary within the range of $57,000 - $63,000 commensurate with the candidate's education, related experience, and qualifications.

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.

APPLICATION MATERIALS

Only complete application packages will be considered. This includes online submission of the following documents:

• Cover Letter

• Resume

• Name and contact information for three professional references