Counseling Services Director - Health and Counseling Services - 21867 (UWW Internal Only)

ATTENTION:

 

The Department of University Health and Counseling Services at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater seeks a Counseling Services Director (HS056). 

 

This is an internal posting for current UW-Whitewater employees. Applicants who currently are not employed by UW-Whitewater in a qualifying category will not be considered. After review of internal applicants, the position may be opened for public application.

 

JOB DETAILS:

 

The Director of Counseling Services, alongside the Director of Health Services, provides vision and strategy for University Health and Counseling Department (UHCS), provides content expertise to the division and institution keeping student need and institutional mission at the forefront, coordinates administrative functions such as personnel and program management, develops departmental goals/objectives and budget.

The UHCS philosophy focuses on both prevention and intervention, and as a result, offers a wide array of direct care, educational outreach, wellness and holistic programs and services. Outreach and services are enhanced through participation in a nationally APA accredited doctoral internship, predoctoral practicum placements and master's internships.  All services and programs are in accordance with AAAHC standards. The Director of Counseling Services provides leadership and supervision for a team of clinical providers and support staff; serves on campus committees; participates with Division of Student Affairs Leadership Team, member of the Wellbeing unit; and promotes student success through delivery and promotion of quality healthcare, counseling and education.

This is a full-time, annual appointment; the Director of Counseling Services reports to the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs and Dean of Students working closely with the Director of Health Services and the wellbeing unit. The Counseling and Health directors provide mutual backup, ensuring continuous leadership and operational support for the department in each other's absence.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

 

Minimum Qualifications:

• A doctoral-level clinician with at least three years of experience.
• A current license as a psychologist is required. Wisconsin licensure as an independent practitioner is required within 6 months of hire.
• Demonstrated ability to meet the supervision needs of multidisciplinary counseling center.
• Leadership and supervisor responsibility.

Desired Qualifications:

• Ability to provide supervision for doctoral interns in the APA Accredited doctoral internship program.
• Administrative and management skills.
• Teaching, consultation and facilitation skills.
• Experience analyzing student health trends and using data-driven decision-making.
• Experience in developing and managing budgets.
• Demonstrated collaborative relationship building.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Willingness and Ability to be an active participant in following applicable safety rules and regulations including necessary training drills
• Ability to interact respectfully with people from diverse socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

Strategic Leadership & Departmental Oversight

• Provide vision, strategy, and content expertise for Counseling Services in alignment with student needs and the institutional mission.
• Collaborate closely with the Director of Health Services and the Wellbeing Unit to integrate wellness services.
• Support the development of University Health and Counseling Services (UHCS) goals, objectives, policies, and reports.
• Develop and manage the departmental budget in collaboration with relevant units.
• Promote student success through the delivery and advancement of quality healthcare, counseling, and educational services.
• Provide mutual leadership backup with the Director of Health Services to ensure operational continuity.

Administrative & Operational Management

• Provide administrative oversight of clinical services and care delivery.
• Oversee policies, procedures, and risk management strategies for Counseling Services.
• Establish and maintain Quality Assurance and Risk Management programs to ensure compliance with accreditation requirements (AAAHC, APA).
• Analyze counseling services data and trends (e.g., patient outcomes, satisfaction) to support data-informed decision-making.
• Coordinate staff utilization of the electronic medical record system (Point and Click).
• Ensure administrative compliance for APA accreditation of the doctoral internship program.

Personnel Management & Supervision

• Oversee all aspects of personnel management, including recruitment, hiring, orientation, supervision, and evaluation.
• Organize and facilitate Counseling Services staff meetings.
• Assist Counseling Services staff in establishing individual goals and protocols.
• Provide direct supervision to clinical staff, including weekly supervision to at least one doctoral resident and other psychology trainees as needed.
• Supervise the Wellness Coordinator and Violence Prevention Coordinator.
• Demonstrate the ability to meet the supervision needs of a multidisciplinary counseling team.

Clinical Services

• Provide direct clinical care to students based on qualifications, scope of practice, and availability.
• Coordinate Counseling's collaboration with the CARE Team and facilitate the mandated assessment process.

Outreach, Consultation & Collaboration

• Conduct outreach and consultation services to university students, faculty, and staff.
• Participate in and support mental health promotion in collaboration with Health Services, Interpersonal Violence Prevention Education, and Wellness Services.
• Coordinate and/or provide presentations, workshops, and other programming.
• Work with the Student Health Advisory Committee to support student-led initiatives.
• Serve as the liaison for counseling-related matters with campus partners, external agencies, and other institutions.
• Assist with campus-wide mental health initiatives, including the JED initiative.

Institutional Engagement & Professional Development

• Serve on university and professional committees to advance mental health initiatives at the institutional level.
• Maintain a high level of professional competence by participating in continuing education and professional development.
   

 

UNIVERSITY INFORMATION:

 

UW-Whitewater is a thriving public university located in southeastern Wisconsin. It leads the way in providing world-class, affordable higher education programs to more students than neighboring regional comprehensives in the University of Wisconsin System. A collaborative team of 1,300 faculty and staff are devoted to the success of the university's 11,000 students at its main and Rock County campuses. The team provides high-impact practices and academic programs - online and in person - from associate to doctoral levels. Recognized nationally for affordability, inclusion, and career development, UWW has approximately one-third first-generation students and boasts strength in many areas, especially business and education. The campus and community embrace the Warhawk Family spirit, supporting the university's arts and nationally recognized NCAA Division-III level championship athletics. As a proud institution of access, more than 10 percent of undergraduate students use the acclaimed Center for Students with Disabilities - a priority mission since the 1970s.

UW-Whitewater's campuses are located centrally near Milwaukee, Madison, and Chicago, offering easy access to the cultural and commercial opportunities of major metropolitan areas. Near both Lake Geneva and the Wisconsin Dells, the area attracts numerous visitors from across the country. Whitewater is a vibrant college community near the Kettle Moraine State Forest offering area residents seasonal outdoor enjoyment. The nearby Rock County campus is located in Janesville, a town of 60,000 located on the Rock River and known as Wisconsin's Park Place.

Belonging and mattering are central to the university's culture, and UW-Whitewater strives to maintain an environment where individual and collective efforts are valued and celebrated. 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 13-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 Regent Policy Document 20-19, University of Wisconsin System Criminal Background Check Policy and UW System Administrative Policy 1275 Recruitment Policies, 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 Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. If you would like a paper copy of the report please contact the UW-Whitewater Police at 262-472-4660.

 

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

 

Well-qualified candidates can expect a starting annual salary commensurate with the candidate's education, related experience, and qualifications.

 

UW System employees receive an excellent benefit package. To learn more about the UW System's comprehensive benefit package, review the UW System Employee Benefits Brochure.

 

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. UW-Whitewater is not an e-verify employer, therefore STEM extensions are not options for work authorization.

 

TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION:

 

Applications received by June 17th, 2025 are ensured full consideration. Applications received after that date may be given consideration at the discretion of the search committee. 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 unable to complete the application online due to a disability or system problem, please contact us at (262) 472-1024 or hr@uww.edu 

For questions regarding this position, please contact:

Ann Dudzek

dudzeka@UWW.edu 

 

TO  APPLY:

 

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

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Name and contact information for three professional references

This Job ID is 21867.