UCJ: Position Description

Clinical Counselor

University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point,

Counseling Center

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Last Posted:

Tue, Sep 23rd, '25

Deadline:

TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION: Applications received by 11/01/2025 are ensured full consideration.

Start Date:

January 2026

Last Updated:

Wed, Oct 1st, '25

POSITION DESCRIPTION

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Full Time

The UW-Stevens Point Counseling Center is seeking a mental health Counselor (LPC, LMFT, LCSW). This position is under the direct supervision of the Director of Counseling Center. The candidate who accepts this position will provide professional mental health therapy and consultation services for the campus community, incorporate a brief therapeutic model to address the emotional and behavioral needs of students, create developmental programming to increase healthy lifestyle and coping behaviors across campus, and provide input and advocacy for university mental health policy and initiatives.

Supervisor: Stacey Gerken, Director

Principal Work Location: UW-Stevens Point Main Campus

Schedule: 8:00am-5:00pm, Monday-Friday

The UW-Stevens Point Counseling Center is currently staffed by 6 permanent clinicians including the director. Our primary function is to provide individual psychotherapy, group therapy, and crises response to UW-Stevens Point students and education and prevention programming to the campus at large. We are a counseling center that affirms diversity, condemns oppression in every form and encourages utilization of our services

ABOUT UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN - STEVENS POINT

Through the discovery and dissemination of knowledge, UW-Stevens Point stimulates intellectual growth, provides a liberal education, and prepares students for a diverse sustainable world. The university is committed to creating a safe, inclusive learning community for all faculty and staff from a variety of backgrounds. Visit https://www.uwsp.edu/join-uw-stevens-point/ for more information about UW-Stevens Point.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

This position requires valid licensure or license eligibility in the State of Wisconsin for: Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, or Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion practices withing an organization, team, and/or campus environment

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience in higher education mental health setting and working with young adults
Experience providing clinical care using teletherapy modalities

COMPENSATION

Pay Schedule-range: $60,000 annually minimum, based on qualifications and experience.

UW Stevens Point provides a competitive benefits package including monthly premiums starting at $42, deductibles starting at $250, auto-enrollment in the Wisconsin Retirement System (pension) with employer contributions, and 17+ days of paid time off (PTO)*. Additional benefits and more information available on our Total Rewards page. Relocation is not available for this position.

APPLICATION MATERIALS

Files must be complete to be considered. Submission in PDF format is preferred for all attachments. Please include the following documents:

- Cover letter addressing qualifications and experience

- Resume

- Unofficial Transcripts

(Official Transcripts may be required of finalist)

Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you to supply three (3) professional references/one (1) of which being a current or former supervisor. (Preference to supply five (5) professional references/two (2) of which being a current or former supervisors.) Your references will be required to answer questions regarding misconduct, sexual violence and sexual harassment.

This position and instructions on how to apply are located on our website. Please be sure to complete all required fields and include all required documents before submitting your application. To return to a draft application, click on the My Activities link at the top of the screen after logging in. Once you click on Submit Application, you will not be able to edit or attach any application materials. After submitting the application, you will receive an Application Confirmation email from the application system. Refer to the How To Apply document for more information.

TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION: Applications received by 11/01/2025 are ensured full consideration. Applications received after that date may be given consideration 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.Applications received after that date may be given consideration 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.

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