Clinical Counselor

About the role

The Clinical Counselor position at the University of Wisconsin-Superior is a full-time, 12-month appointment. The position is located within the Department of Health, Counseling and Well-being and reports to the Director of Health, Counseling and Well-being.

Responsibilities

• Completes reports related to clinical treatment, patient planning, and/or medical care according to established policies and procedures
• Teaches clients and support systems about disorders and helps develop strategies to cope with mental and physical health and behavior problems
• Recommends referrals, schedules logistics, and secures resources for clients to receive medical care or various program assistance to help clients live and work more independently
• Facilitates community education programs and/or support groups to help individuals and community members understand the needs and abilities of people with disabilities
• Provides training and guidance to students or interns as needed
• Evaluates mental and physical health and behavior and treatment readiness; and develops, coordinates, and disseminates treatment plans for clients and their families in collaboration with medical professionals
• Provides short-term personal, educational, and mental health counseling in accordance with departmental policies and counselor’s professional organization/ethical code
• Teaches faculty, staff, and administration about student mental health needs and assists with staff development
• Administers and interprets inventories and additional personality or diagnostic assessments as appropriate to clients in conjunction with individual and group counseling
• Participates in crisis intervention, assessment, referral for students
• Develops and provides various structured and unstructured open and closed groups for skill building, support, insight, and personal development of college students
• Conducts outreach and training events for students and/or community groups as requested
• Provides health outreach to campus organizations and classes to inform students about personal health development and mental health concerns
• Provides workshops, class and residence hall presentations on a variety of mental health, suicide prevention and awareness and health/wellness related topics
• Engages in professional development activities, such as membership in professional organizations, making presentations at conferences, and participating in joint and individual department staff meetings and staff development functions
• Maintains confidentiality of client information in accordance with professional standards, HIPAA (Health Information Portability and Accountability Act), FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act) and Wisconsin Law

Requirements

• Master’s degree in counseling, social work, or related field
• Independently licensed or license eligible in the state of Wisconsin as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) by date of hire
• One year of experience providing therapy in a mental health setting

Qualifications

• Knowledge of mental health and wellness concepts, principles and practices
• Ability to accurately administer assessments and provide correct follow-through
• Proficient in DSM-V-TR diagnosis
• Skilled in the provision of individual and group counseling techniques and treatment planning
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, faculty, and staff
• Ability to work with sensitive and confidential information and records
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary treatment team
• Knowledge in working with issues related to alcohol and drug use, sexual assault, relationship violence, suicide prevention, LGBTQ+, BIPOC, multicultural counseling and academic success

Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of mental health and wellness concepts, principles and practices
• Ability to accurately administer assessments and provide correct follow-through
• Proficient in DSM-V-TR diagnosis
• Skilled in the provision of individual and group counseling techniques and treatment planning
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, faculty, and staff
• Ability to work with sensitive and confidential information and records
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary treatment team
• Knowledge in working with issues related to alcohol and drug use, sexual assault, relationship violence, suicide prevention, LGBTQ+, BIPOC, multicultural counseling and academic success

Benefits

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off, competitively priced health/dental/vision/life insurance, tax-advantaged savings accounts, and participation in the nationally recognized Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund.

Pay

The salary range for this position is: $55,000 - $65,000 annually.

Schedule

The starting date for this position is August 9, 2026.