Expectations are to provide a combination of in-person and
telehealth counseling services provided from the onsite office.
Individuals who have become established in their role may be
eligible for a limited hybrid telework schedule, if consistent with
the needs of the department.
The review of applications starts on
September 9,
2026. Applications received on or before
September 9th
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:
Professional Development & Administrative
Activities
- Maintain timely and accurate records of evaluation, treatment,
consultation, and
correspondence (case management).
- 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.
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.
- Provide clinical supervision to counselors in training, when
eligible to do so.
Outreach Coordination
- Organize, coordinate, develop, and implement CTC outreach
functions, including management of presentation requests from the
campus community, in a professional manner that presents CTC as a
trusted campus partner and mental health resource.
- Provide administrative supervision to a marketing specialist
(when funding for such a position is available).
- Administer CTC social media accounts, create and maintain
written and electronic materials, and support mental health
promotion activities.
- Coordinate with other staff with related health promotion and
psychoeducation responsibilities (such as the Director, Crisis
Coordinator, web editors, group facilitators, and other campus
partners) to ensure consistent and effective messaging.
- Participate in administrative staff meetings and provide
updates on coordination area.
- Chair an internal committee related to the coordinator’s area
(when active).
- Assist with administrative and fiscal planning as needed.
- Engage in and conduct applied research, needs assessment, and
evaluation of counseling and outreach services.
- Contribute to Counseling & Testing Center training/clinical
staff seminars as presenter and consultant.
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.
Indirect Counseling Service
(Prevention/Education/Outreach/Consultation)
- Develop and implement Counseling & Testing Center outreach
services that address
the needs of the general student population and 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.
- Facilitate campus staff development training sessions.
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.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience with public speaking, teaching, or providing
psychoeducational programming.
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 in providing mental health services in a higher
education setting to culturally and diagnostically diverse college
students.
- Experience designing 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 conducting assessment and providing treatment for
adults in one or more of the following areas: disordered eating,
body image, expressive arts therapy, crisis management, and
concerns related to neurodiversity.
- Commitment to providing group counseling
(psychoeducational/skills, support, and therapy groups).
- Experience with crisis intervention and risk assessment.
- Interest and/or experience in providing clinical
supervision.
- Experience with Electronic Health Records and computer
applications used for telehealth services.
How to Apply:
Required application documents
Cover letter (that addresses the required and preferred
qualifications)
Resume
Copy of license
Contact Information:
Crystal Champion - cchampion@uwlax.edu
Special Notes:
Application deadlines
TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION: Priority consideration is given to
those candidates who apply by the listed ‘First Review Date’.
Applications received after that date may be considered at the
discretion of the search committee. Application materials will be
evaluated, and the most qualified applicants will be invited to
participate in the next step of the selection process. Incomplete
and/or late application materials may not receive consideration. If
you have questions regarding this recruitment, or if you are not
able to complete the application online due to a disability or
system problem, please contact the Office of Human Resources.
Confidentiality of Applicant Materials
UWL is a state agency and subject to Wisconsin’s Open Records Law.
UWL will not, however, reveal the identities of applicants who
request confidentiality in writing except as may be required by
Wisconsin’s Open Records law. In certain circumstances, the
identities of “final candidates” and/or the identity of the
appointed applicant must be revealed upon request.
CBC & Reference Check Policy
All candidates for employment are subject to a pre-employment
screening which includes a criminal background check, work
authorization, and verification of education. It will also require
you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual
violence and sexual harassment.
Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Clery Act)
For the UWL Annual Security and Fire Safety Reports (i.e., Clery
Report), which includes statistics about reported crimes and
information about campus security policies, see
http://www.uwlax.edu/student-life/student-resources/annual-security-report/
or contact the University Police Department at 608.785.9000.
INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR BENEFITS
Your benefits add an additional 40%+ to the overall financial
package from the university.
Highlights include:
- Paid vacation for 12-month positions.
- Excellent flexible health insurance with low co-pays and good
coverage.
- Paid holidays and paid sick days.
- After 5 years of employment, you become vested in our
retirement system which ensures income post-career.
- Benefits at UWL are highly competitive with local industry and
some of the strongest in state and nation.
Benefit eligibility is determined at the point of hire. This
information is provided for illustrative purposes only. Benefits
are also pro-rated based on the appointment percentage.
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. We are
committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of
backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified
individuals to apply.