Counselor - Independently Licensed

Position Title:

Counselor - Independently Licensed

Job Category:

Academic Staff

Employment Type:

Regular

Job Profile:

Counselor

Job Duties:

This position is under the general supervision of the Director of the Counseling & Testing Center (CTC). The counselor 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). 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. The counselor will also participate on 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. Independent licensure is required for this position.

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.

The review of applications starts on May 1, 2026. Applications received on or before May 1st are prioritized and review will continue until the position(s) is/are filled. Initial interviews will be conducted virtually, with shortlisted candidates invited to campus.

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.

Key Job Responsibilities:

Provision of Indirect Counseling Service (Prevention/Education/Outreach/Consultation):

• Develop and implement Counseling & Testing Center outreach services that address the needs of the campus community.
• 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.
• Participate in in-service training for Counseling & Testing Center staff, as well as the campus community.

Provision of Direct Counseling Services:

• Provide professional counseling services for UWL students, including individual, group, crisis, and occasional couples counseling.
• Provide initial brief assessment (triage) and urgent care (crisis) coverage.
• Select, administer, and interpret various psychological, educational, and/or vocational assessments and tests, as allowed by scope of practice and training.
• 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, as allowed by licensure status.

Administrative Activities:

• Maintain timely and accurate records of evaluation, treatment, consultation, and correspondence (case management).
• Participate in administrative staff meetings.
• Assist with administrative and fiscal planning as needed.
• Engage in and conduct applied research, needs assessment, and evaluation of counseling and outreach services.

Professional Development:

• 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 to practice as a professional counselor.

University Service & Other Miscellaneous:

• Perform other duties and projects assigned by the director.
• Share responsibility for creating and maintaining an inclusive environment for all university students, faculty, staff, and visitors.
• Share responsibility for creating a work environment that emphasizes integrity, respect, direct communication, and support among colleagues and staff.
• Communicate with the director regarding absences, program ideas, concerns, projects, etc.
• Serve on staff, student affairs, and university committees and/or task force groups as appropriate.

Department:

Counseling & Testing Center

Compensation:

$45,915 - $48,211 / year to commensurate with experience

Required 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.

Preferred 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 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.

How to Apply:

Required application documents

Cover Letter and copy of license as a LPC, LCSW, or LMFT, or independent license to practice in another state with Wisconsin reciprocity.

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Contact Information:

Crystal Champion cchampion@uwlax.edu