POSITION DESCRIPTION

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• Full Time

The Counselor, Underserved Populations Coordinator 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) especially but not exclusively to students from populations who are less likely to access counseling services (underserved populations). 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. Independent licensure is required for this position.

The Counselor, Underserved Populations Coordinator is under the general supervision of the Assistant Director of the Counseling & Testing Center (CTC) with a secondary supervisory relationship with the with leadership in a partnering office. Other responsibilities include developing and fostering relationships with departments that serve underserved populations, as well as belonging focused student organizations and groups; developing procedures with campus partners to better respond to student mental health needs; providing consultation, outreach, and training to collaborating offices/staff. This position will have a primary office within CTC and a secondary location within a partnered office. The Counselor will also participate in 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.

This is a 10-month, annual appointment. The successful candidate will be working full time for 10 months of the year (August 1 to May 31), and will be put on short work break for the months of June and July.

• Typical office hours (7:45am-4:30pm). Evening hours may be required as we expand our services (e.g., one evening/week), with a schedule adjustment made to maintain an average of 40 hours per week onsite. While no after-hours crisis coverage is required, our clinical staff members occasionally provide evening outreach programming and may be called in for a campus crisis response.
• Clinicians provide a combination of in-person and telehealth counseling services.

ABOUT UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-LA CROSSE

The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse (UWL) embodies a commitment to student success as a highly-ranked, selective, regional, comprehensive university of approximately 10,500 students. UWL demonstrates consistently strong enrollment and fiscal stability. Located along the Mississippi River in the scenic Driftless Region of southwest Wisconsin, UWL offers a vibrant campus with modern facilities, extensive co-curricular opportunities, and a strong sense of community. 

The university is recognized nationally for its student academic profile, strong retention and graduation rates, and robust undergraduate and graduate programs. UWL fosters a collaborative campus culture where faculty and staff are supported in teaching, research, and professional development. The La Crosse community provides a welcoming environment with abundant outdoor recreation, cultural events, and a historic downtown — making it an ideal place to live and work.

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 Wisconsin’s Open Records Law. UWL will not, however, reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except as may be required by Wisconsin’s Open Records law. In 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 http://www.uwlax.edu/student-life/student-resources/annual-security-report/ or contact the University Police Department at 608.785.9000. 

INFORMATION?ABOUT?YOUR?BENEFITS 
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 paid sick days.
• After 5 years of employment, you become vested in our retirement system which ensures income post-career. 
• Benefits at UWL are 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.

UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law 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.

UW-La Crosse 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 at 608-785-8013.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Independently licensed in Wisconsin as a LPC, LCSW, or LMFT, or independently licensed in another state and eligible to apply for a WI license by reciprocity immediately upon hire.
• Experience with treating diagnostically and/or culturally diverse client populations.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Five (5) or more years of experience as a licensed mental health professional (if licensed as LPC) or possesses the equivalent necessary to provide clinical supervision toward state licensure for counselors in training.
• Experience providing mental health treatment on a college campus and/or experience working in higher education with culturally and diagnostically diverse college students.
• Experience conducting brief therapy with emerging adults for a wide range of presenting concerns.
• Experience providing clinical supervision to trainees in a counseling setting.
• Experience conducting outreach programming, presentations, training, and/or workshops relevant to college students from underserved populations.
• Experience providing group counseling (psychoeducational/skills, support, and therapy groups).
• Experience with crisis intervention treatment.
• Ability to provide bi-lingual treatment (Spanish and/or Hmong language preferred).
• Ability to work autonomously and within interdisciplinary team settings.
• Experience with Electronic Health Records and computer applications used for telehealth services.

COMPENSATION

$48,211 / year

APPLICATION MATERIALS

Materials must be submitted electronically through the link below, and include:

Cover letter (that addresses the required and preferred qualifications) 

CV / Resume

Copy of license in Wisconsin as a LPC, LCSW, or LMFT, or copy of license in another state that is eligible to apply for a WI license by reciprocity.