Clinical Counselor

Current Employees: If you are currently employed at any of the Universities of Wisconsin, log in to Workday to apply through the internal application process. Position Title: Clinical Counselor Job Category: Academic Staff Employment Type: Regular Job Profile: Clinical Counselor Job Duties: POSITION SUMMARY: This Clinical Counseling position is to provide professional mental health counseling and consultation services for the campus community. The Clinical Counselor will incorporate a brief therapeutic model to address the emotional and behavioral needs of students, serve as a resource and consultant to campus, create developmental programming to increase healthy lifestyle and coping behaviors across campus, provide leadership and advocacy for the University mental health policy and initiatives. The Counselor will provide individual and group counseling to students struggling with developmental and/or personal mental health issues and will preferably have a background in trauma, neuro diversity, and disordered eating. When needed, refer students to appropriate community resources. Facilitate psycho-educational and process-oriented groups. Provide consultation to faculty and staff regarding mental health issues that impact our students and campus. Provide supervision for Graduate Level Trainees and Post Graduate LPC-ITs. Serve on multi-disciplinary campus committees and regular staff meetings. Provide presentations and outreach activities. This is an academic year position. RESPONSIBLITIES: Clinical - 75% * Provide individual and group counseling utilizing developmental, preventative, and consultative methods to students, utilizing a brief therapeutic model of service provision, when needed refer students to appropriate community resources * Facilitate psycho-educational and process-oriented groups * Provide consultation to faculty, staff regarding mental health issues that impact our students, including underrepresented and special populations on campus. * Provide supervision for Graduate Level Trainees and Post Graduate LPC-ITs. Serve on multi-disciplinary campus committees and attend regular staff meetings. * Work in a collaborative team-oriented environment with colleagues in and out of the office on efforts aimed toward facilitating student adjustment and success * Provide crisis counseling and initial intake assessments * Perform other duties as assigned 25% Outreach * Work collaboratively with faculty, staff, coaches, university personnel, and community members to promote a healthy campus. * Provide presentations, programming, outreach, and marketing related to services and mental health issues. * Provide advocacy for mental health policy and initiatives to support the academic mission of the university Department: Key Job Responsibilities: * Teaches clients and support systems about disorders and helps develop strategies to cope with mental and physical health and behavior problems * Provides training and guidance to students or interns as needed * Evaluates mental and physical health and behavior and treatment readiness; and develops, coordinates, and disseminates treatment plans for clients and their families in collaboration with medical professionals * Recommends referrals, schedules logistics, and secures resources for clients to receive medical care or various program assistance to help clients live and work more independently * Completes reports related to clinical treatment, patient planning, and/or medical care according to established policies and procedures * Facilitates community education programs and/or support groups to help individuals and community members understand the needs and abilities of people with disabilities Department: Counseling Services Required Qualifications: * Minimum of a Master's degree in Counseling * Current Wisconsin Licensure (LPC, Licensed Psychologist) or if not yet licensed in WI, will investigate and pursue appropriate licensure in WI upon hire * Minimum of 4 years licensed counseling experience required * Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills, including experience in public speaking. Preferred Qualifications: * Professional counseling experience in a college/university counseling center or with young adults * Ability to provide consistent campus programming on a variety of wellness and mental health topics throughout the year. * Experience working with disordered eating. * Experience working with trauma. * Experience with neuro diverse presentations. * Proven ability to work effectively with clients from diverse backgrounds, including varying races, ethnicities, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities, and socioeconomic circumstances. 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) Inquiries should be addressed to: Jessie Steenblock Search Chair Deadline to Apply: Initial review of applications will begin upon receipt. For full consideration, applicants should submit all required materials on or before April 24, 2026 Employees receive excellent benefits including exceptionally low-cost comprehensive health, dental and vision benefits; employer match of Wisconsin Retirement System contributions of 7.20%; an attractive amount of paid leave per year in addition to paid sick leave. To learn more about our benefits, go to: UW-River Falls 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 715-425-4941. Confidentiality of Applicant Materials 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). Title IX Notice As required by Title IX and federal regulations, UW-River Falls does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its education programs or activities, including in admission and employment. Questions about the application of Title IX may be referred to UWRF's Title IX Coordinator at ; the Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights; or both. For more information, please see students.uwrf.edu/titleix. 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. 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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. 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.

Created: 2026-04-16