Clinical Counselor

The Student Health and Counseling Center (SHCC) provides a variety of health and personal counseling services which enhance the quality of the student's life while at UW-Parkside as well as promoting positive health habits. The Student Health and Counseling Center is a department within the Division of Student Affairs headed by the Dean of Students. This is a 1.0 FTE position over 12 months.

Under the direction of the Director of the Student Health, Counseling, and Accessibility Services and in collaboration with the nursing staff, other counselors and psychiatrist, the Counselor is a licensed professional counselor who manages a counseling load of students and provides leadership and organization to wellness initiatives promoting a healthy university environment focusing on topics relevant to college students (alcohol and other drugs, sexual misconduct training, You@Parkside, etc.). Serves on various university-wide committees and performs other duties as assigned.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides personal and group counseling in accordance with the ethical standards of the American Counseling Association, state, and departmental policies and procedures.
• Evaluates mental health and behavior and treatment readiness; and develops, coordinates, and disseminates treatment plans for clients, collaborating with campus health providers when necessary.
• Teaches clients about disorders and helps develop strategies to cope with mental health and behavior problems.
• Provides crisis intervention for emergencies regarding student safety and well-being, including suicide ideation/attempts and sexual assault.
• Recommends referrals and schedules logistics for clients to receive medical care or various program assistance to help clients live and work more independently (i.e. intensive outpatient programs, etc.).
• Completes reports related to clinical treatment and patient planning, and/or referrals according to established policies and procedures.
• Is available for occasional after-hours crisis response.
• Facilitates campus community education programs and/or support groups to help individuals and campus community members understand the needs and abilities of people with mental health disabilities.
• Coordinates and manages wellness and prevention programs and serves as liaison to UW System on these initiatives.
• Coordinates and manages sexual misconduct training on campus. Coordinate AODA, drug-free school, and other prevention programs.
• Participates in staff meetings and staff development activities. Serves on various campus committees.
• Maintains and improves clinical competence through ongoing professional development activities and education, including reading of professional journals and books.
• Attends and participates in local, state, regional and national professional conferences, and continuing education workshops.
• Maintains appropriate licensure. Performs other duties as assigned.

Essential Knowledge and Abilities

• Knowledge and adherence to the American Counseling Association's ethical guidelines and state laws related to the delivery of counseling services.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of student's medical/educational records as defined by law and/or policy and ability to show professional discretion in all interactions.
• Experience reading/interpreting psycho-educational evaluations and other professional documentation.
• Knowledge of current literature and best practices in university counseling.
• Excellent interpersonal, written/oral communication and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated computer skills including, but not limited to, Microsoft Office, e-mail.
• Strong commitment to supporting an inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in counseling, Social Work, or Educational Psychology
• FIVE years of counseling or clinical experience
• Wisconsin Licensed Professional Counselor state certification
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a higher education setting.
• Experience in program planning and facilitation experience.

Compensation: $56,000/year

Employment will require a criminal background check in accordance with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.

It is the policy of UW-Parkside to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact the Office of Human Resources at

Transcripts will be required upon hire.

EEO Statement: Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other bases as defined by federal regulations 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.