Intern - Counseling

About the role

The Counseling Intern position is designed for individuals enrolled in a post-graduate, pre-licensure internship program (LPC-IT) and working toward full licensure as a professional counselor in the state of Wisconsin. Under the supervision of licensed mental health professionals, the intern will engage in structured training and gain practical experience essential to meeting state licensure requirements.

Primary Responsibilities

• Participate in postgraduate/pre-licensure (LPC-IT) training and supervision provided by licensed counseling staff.
• Provide individual counseling services to students experiencing developmental, personal, academic, and mental health concerns.
• Facilitate counseling and psychoeducational groups.
• Assess student needs and connect students with appropriate campus and community resources.
• Provide consultation, information, and referral services to faculty and staff.
• Develop and deliver presentations, outreach programs, and student success initiatives that promote mental health and well-being.
• Serve on multidisciplinary campus committees and collaborate with campus partners.
• Support peer-to-peer counseling program operations under the guidance of licensed counseling staff.
• Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation in accordance with professional, ethical, and legal standards.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Department: Clinical Services
• Pay Rate: $22.00 per hour

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in counseling from an accredited institution.
• Actively pursuing professional licensure (LPC-IT or equivalent status).
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to organize, facilitate, and lead groups effectively.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a college or university counseling center and/or with young adult populations.
• Experience or specialized training in areas relevant to college mental health, including mood disorders, substance use concerns, trauma, eating disorders, and related clinical issues.
• Ability to effectively serve individuals from diverse racial, ethnic, cultural, socioeconomic, gender identity, and sexual orientation backgrounds.
• Experience supporting high-risk or high-acuity clients.
• Experience using electronic health or mental health record systems.

How To Apply

Applicants are required to apply online at Career Opportunities. UWRF will not consider paper, emailed or faxed applications. Applicants are required to provide: Resume, Letter of interest specifying qualifications and experience (cover letter), and Inquiries Should Be Addressed To Annemarie Schwery Search Chair annemarie.schwery@uwrf.edu.

Deadline to Apply

Initial review of applications will begin upon receipt. For full consideration, applicants should submit all required materials on or before June 30, 2026.

Benefits

To learn more about our benefits, go to: https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/download/quickguidegrad.pdf

Criminal Background Check and Reference Check Policy

Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you, your most recent employer, and all previous Universities of Wisconsin institutions and State of Wisconsin agency employers from the past seven (7) years to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment per Universities of Wisconsin Administrative Policy 1275.

Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Clery Act)

www.uwrf.edu/police/annual-security-and-fire-safety-report or call University Police at 715-425-3133 for a paper copy.

Reasonable Accommodations

The Universities of Wisconsin will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the final candidates may be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).

Academic Freedom & Freedom of Expression

The University is committed to academic freedom and freedom of expression, and provides all members of the University community the broadest possible latitude to explore ideas and to speak, write, listen, challenge and learn, pursuant to Regent Policy Document 4-21 Commitment to Academic Freedom and Freedom of Expression.

EEO Statement

We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. 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.