Counselor

Position Title

Counselor

About the Role

The Counseling & Testing Center (CTC) is seeking skilled mental health clinicians who are dedicated to promoting the mental health of our students. The Counselor will be joining a dedicated and energetic staff at the CTC who are committed to cultural self-awareness and ongoing CTC and campus efforts to offer inclusive and accessible mental health services.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional counseling services for UWL students, including individual, group, crisis, and occasional couples counseling.
• Provide initial brief assessment (triage) and urgent care coverage.
• Select, administer, and interpret various psychological, educational, and/or vocational assessments and tests.
• Provide appropriate referral resources to students, faculty, and staff.
• Engage in timely collaboration and consultation with various university departments and offices, as appropriate, to support and advocate for students.
• Participate in the training and supervision of practicum students and interns.
• Participate in pre-licensure supervision of CTC staff when qualified to do so.
• Develop and implement Counseling & Testing Center outreach services that address the needs of the general student population as well as the needs of traditionally underserved populations.
• Provide consultation to the UWL community and the outside community when feasible.
• Collaborate with campus wellness constituents in the creation and presentation of prevention/education programs and services for special populations.
• Contribute to Counseling & Testing Center training/clinical staff seminars as presenter and consultant.
• Participate in campus staff development training sessions.
• Maintain and improve clinical competence through ongoing professional development activities and education, including reading of professional journals and books.
• Attend and participate in local, state, regional and national professional conferences and continuing education workshops.
• Maintain memberships in professional organizations.
• Maintain appropriate licensure.
• Maintain timely and accurate records of evaluation, treatment, consultation, and correspondence (case management).
• Participate in administrative staff meetings.
• Afford assistance with administrative and fiscal planning as needed.
• Engage in and conduct applied research, needs assessment, and evaluation of counseling and outreach services.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in clinical psychology, counseling psychology, or social work, approved by the WI Professional Counselor section (MPSW 14.01 ), achieved by August 1, 2026.
• Eligible to be licensed as a Qualified Treatment Trainee in the state of Wisconsin (LPC-IT, APSW, or equivalent) by August 1, 2026.
• Currently licensed as an LPC, LCSW, or LMFT (preferred).
• Experience conducting outreach programming, presentations, training, and/or workshops relevant to college students.
• 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 working with culturally and diagnostically diverse college students.
• Experience conducting assessment and providing treatment for adults in one or more of the following areas: disordered eating, performance enhancement/athletics, expressive arts therapy, crisis management, and concerns related to neurodiversity.
• Commitment to providing group counseling (psychoeducational/skills, support, and therapy groups).
• Significant experience with crisis intervention and risk assessment.
• Interest and/or experience providing clinical supervision.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in clinical psychology, counseling psychology, or social work, approved by the WI Professional Counselor section (MPSW 14.01 ), achieved by August 1, 2026.
• Eligible to be licensed as a Qualified Treatment Trainee in the state of Wisconsin (LPC-IT, APSW, or equivalent) by August 1, 2026.
• Currently licensed as an LPC, LCSW, or LMFT (preferred).
• Experience conducting outreach programming, presentations, training, and/or workshops relevant to college students.
• 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 working with culturally and diagnostically diverse college students.
• Experience conducting assessment and providing treatment for adults in one or more of the following areas: disordered eating, performance enhancement/athletics, expressive arts therapy, crisis management, and concerns related to neurodiversity.
• Commitment to providing group counseling (psychoeducational/skills, support, and therapy groups).
• Significant experience with crisis intervention and risk assessment.
• Interest and/or experience providing clinical supervision.

Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Proficiency in using counseling software and databases.
• Knowledge of relevant laws and regulations governing mental health services.

Benefits

Compensation: $48,211 (independently licensed)/ year or $45,915 (training license) / year

Annual leave accrual: 12 months

Health insurance: excellent flexible plan with low co-pays and good coverage

Sick leave: paid

Holidays: paid

Retirement: vested after 5 years

Professional development opportunities: encouraged and supported

Training and supervision: available and encouraged

Research and evaluation: opportunities for applied research and evaluation

Continuing education: supported through professional organization memberships and conferences

Work-life balance: flexible schedule and short breaks during summer months

Pay

$48,211 (independently licensed)/ year or $45,915 (training license) / year

Schedule

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/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.

Benefits

Compensation: $48,211 (independently licensed)/ year or $45,915 (training license) / year

Annual leave accrual: 12 months

Health insurance: excellent flexible plan with low co-pays and good coverage

Sick leave: paid

Holidays: paid

Retirement: vested after 5 years

Professional development opportunities: encouraged and supported

Training and supervision: available and encouraged

Research and evaluation: opportunities for applied research and evaluation

Continuing education: supported through professional organization memberships and conferences

Work-life balance: flexible schedule and short breaks during summer months

Contact Information

Contact: Crystal Champion

Email: cchampion@uwlax.edu