Counselor - University Health & Counseling Services - 15589

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ATTENTION:

The University Health & Counseling Services Center at the University of Wisconsin - Whitewater seeks a Counselor (Assoc Counselor).

JOB DETAILS:

This is a .85 FTE position in the Counseling department of University Health & Counseling Services. This position is responsible for providing a full range of clinical services for students as well as training and consultation services to faculty, staff, and students. This generalist position addresses the developmental, transitional, mental health, and prevention needs of all students. It reports administratively to the Executive Director of UHCS. UHCS is an affirmative action organization.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s level clinician or Ph.D./Psy.D./Ed.D in Counseling/Clinical Psychology
• Current Wisconsin license as a Psychologist, Social Worker or Licensed Professional Counselor OR license eligible within one year of hire

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience in higher education
• Demonstrated experience providing psychological services to students in a university counseling center

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Possess well-developed interpersonal skills, written and oral communication skills and able to demonstrate excellent ability to relate to a diverse university community
• Willingness and ability to be an active participant in following applicable safety rules and regulations including necessary training and drills
• Ability to interact respectfully with people from diverse socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Provide individual, couples, and group counseling/therapy for students.
2. Proficient understanding, interest, and experience in working with and treating individuals from multicultural and diverse backgrounds.
3. Provide on-call emergency coverage during regular business hours for students in acute emotional distress.
4. Provide individual clinical supervision to trainees.
5. Participate in a minimum of one UHCS outreach initiative each academic semester.
6. Provide consultation services to students, faculty, and staff regarding student mental health needs and current mental health issues.
7. Participate in weekly case conference.
8. Ethical practice is to be guided by the code of ethics of the individual’s respective professional organization.
9. Participate as member of a multi-disciplinary team.
10. Participate on university committees and internal program planning, development, and evaluation.
11. Assume other responsibilities as assigned
12. Willingness and ability to be an active participant in following applicable safety rules and regulations including necessary training and drills.
13. Respectfully interacting with people from diverse socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds.
14. Maintain the appropriate license/certification. During each biennium, counselors, marriage and family therapists, and social workers must complete 30 credit hours of continuing education, and psychologists must complete 40 credit hours.

Supervision received:

• Administrative supervision is received from the Executive Director of UHCS
• Clinical consultation is collegial and shared

Supervision exercised:

• Clinical supervision is exercised with counseling trainees

This description attempts to indicate the kinds and levels of responsibilities given this title and shall not be construed as defining all specific duties and responsibilities of the particular position. It is not intended to limit or modify the right of supervisors to assign, direct and control the work of their employees. Statements of employee duties are not intended to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of responsibility.

CAMPUS INFORMATION:

UW–Whitewater is one of eleven comprehensive universities in a public higher education system that also includes two doctoral institutions, 13 freshman-sophomore branch colleges, and a statewide Extension. In the fall of 2018, as a result of the University of Wisconsin System’s restructuring of the state’s 13 two-year campuses formerly known as UW Colleges, UW–Rock County began operating as a branch campus of UW–Whitewater under the new name of University of Wisconsin–Whitewater at Rock County. Together, these campuses form a preeminent academic institution driven by the pursuit of knowledge, powered by a spirit of innovation, and focused on transforming lives. Founded in 1868, the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Campus and Rock Campus are located conveniently near Milwaukee, Madison, and Chicago, and thus offers the advantage of beautiful small-town environments with easy access to the cultural and commercial opportunities of major metropolitan areas.

The Warhawk family — led by caring faculty and staff — is devoted to student success within a broad range of academic programs. UW-Whitewater has a special mission within the UW System to serve students with disabilities and, as such, embraces the principles of universal design and is one of the most accessible campuses in the state. The campuses have more than 200 student organizations and UW-Whitewater is a Division III NCAA university. UW-Whitewater is committed to seeking and sustaining a culturally and ethnically diverse campus environment, building a diverse faculty and staff with expertise and interest in serving students with diverse needs, backgrounds, ethnicities, abilities and other distinct characteristics in respectful, sensitive and understanding ways. The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and actively seeks and encourages applications from women, people of color, persons with disabilities, and veterans.

ORGANIZATION INFORMATION:

The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is part of the 26-campus University of Wisconsin System (https://www.wisconsin.edu).

Wisconsin Statute 19.36(7)(b) provides that applicants may indicate in writing that their identity should be kept confidential. In response to a public records request, the University will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful final candidate will be released. See Wisconsin Statute 19.36(7)(a).

Per UPS Operation Policy: TC1, UW-Whitewater requires criminal background checks as a contingency to employment. A criminal background check will be conducted prior to an offer of employment. All final candidates must be asked, prior to hire, whether they have been found to have engaged in, are currently under investigation for, or left employment during an active investigation in which they were accused of sexual violence or sexual harassment. When obtaining employment reference checks, these same sexual violence or sexual harassment questions must also be asked.

The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater requires that all employees be active participants in following applicable safety rules and regulations including necessary training and drills.

For UW-Whitewater Campus safety information and crime statistics/annual Security Report, see http://www.uww.edu/asfr. If you would like a paper copy of the report please contact the UW-Whitewater Police at 262-472-4660.

To learn more about UW-Whitewater's competitive benefits packages go to our: ALEX webpage, which is our interactive benefits decision support tool.

SPECIAL NOTES:

UW-Whitewater embraces AAC&U’s LEAP principles (http://www.uww.edu/leap) and emphasizes student, staff and faculty participation in High-Impact Practices (https://www.aacu.org/resources/high-impact-practices). The Office of Research and Sponsored Programs (http://www.uww.edu/orsp) provides support for faculty scholarly and creative activities as well as other opportunities to apply for reassigned time and/or other resources to support research activities. UW-Whitewater faculty and staff also have access to technology transfer and research resources provided by WiSys (https://www.wisys.org).

CONDITIONS OF APPOINTMENT:

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater 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.

TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION:

Applications received by June 28, 2019 are ensured full consideration. Applications received after that date may be given consideration 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.

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 us at 262-472-1024 or hrstudent@uww.edu.

For questions regarding the position, please contact:

Jim Freiburger
Executive Director
freiburgj@uww.edu
262.472.1305

TO APPLY:

Only complete application packages will be considered. A complete application includes online submission of the following documents:

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter/Letter of Interest
• Three Professional/Supervisory References with names and contact information
• Unofficial Transcripts

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