Counselor (75%)

Position Information

UW SYSTEM OFFICIAL TITLE: Counselor
POSTING DATE: August 29, 2024

Essential Job Functions

This position reports to Executive Director of University Wellness and Student Counseling Services and provides professional mental health counseling and consultation services for the campus community, incorporates a brief therapeutic model to address the emotional and behavioral needs of students, creates developmental programming to increase healthy lifestyle and coping behaviors across campus, and provides strategic direction and advocacy for university mental health policy and initiatives.

What You'll Do

• Provides clinical case management services to students.
• Provides triage assessment for students with urgent mental health needs.
• Provides individual and group counseling to students struggling with developmental and/or personal mental health issues and refers students to appropriate community resources.
• Provides information to faculty and staff.
• Facilitates psycho-educational and process-oriented groups.
• Prepares presentations and outreach activities and facilitates student adjustment and success programs to promote a healthy campus.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's degree in counseling, social work, or related field, PhD, or PsyD in clinical or counseling psychology or related field at time of application
• A current Wisconsin license (LPC, LCSW, LMFT, Psychologist) or ability to be fully licensed in the state of WI within 2 years of hire
• One year of related behavioral health experience
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to engage, as applicable, in prevention/education, assessment, DSM-V diagnosis, treatment planning, and counseling intervention activities. Skilled in individual and group counseling techniques, evaluation of counseling effectiveness, and in group presentations
• Working knowledge of desktop hardware and standard business software programs (e.g. word processing, spreadsheets, database) and the Internet

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• A current Wisconsin license (LPC, LCSW, LMFT, Psychologist)
• Experience working with young adults or in a University setting
• Two years of related behavioral health experience
• Experience in working with issues related to: sexual assault, relationship violence, suicide prevention, LGBTQ, multicultural counseling, alcohol and drug abuse and academic success

The Successful Candidate

The successful candidate will be expected to work inclusively and respectfully within a diverse campus community and practice civility in the workplace.  The University welcomes applicants who are dedicated to the appreciation and promotion of inclusivity and equity as crucial components in the pursuit of organizational excellence.

In addition, the successful candidate will have strong oral, written, interpersonal, and organizational skills, demonstrated integrity and strong leadership, and the willingness to work independently and as part of a collaborative team. The University invites applicants who are dedicated to enriching the quality of life for students and the community by embracing the educational value of diversity, promoting environmental sustainability, encouraging engaged citizenship, and serving as an intellectual, cultural, and economic resource.

Conditions of Appointment

Some travel is required for necessary work at other campus locations, meetings, workshops, conferences, etc.  Occasional evening and and/or weekend work is expected and will be assigned by supervisor as needed.

Position is an overall 75%, Academic Staff appointment, with expectation to work full-time during the academic year and a seasonal break during the summer. Position will be fully in-person, on campus. Official transcripts of the highest degree achieved will be required of finalist(s). A criminal conviction investigation will be conducted on the finalist(s). In compliance with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act, the University does not discriminate on the basis of arrest or conviction record.

All final candidates will be asked to provide names, email contact information, and/or phone numbers for three (3) references, with at least one being from a manager or supervisor, during the interview process. 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-Green Bay 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.

Compensation and Benefits

SALARY INFORMATION

Actual salary range based upon a 75% appointment is $38,625 - $46,021 (full-time equivalent annual salary of $51,500 - $61,361).

This position may be exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). 

BENEFIT DETAILS

The UW System provides an excellent benefits package to meet the diverse needs of its employees. This includes several health insurance options, with annual deductibles as low as $250/individual and $500/family. Our benefits package also includes dental, vision, several life insurance options, AD&D and Accident insurance and Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts. We participate in the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS), where employer contributions begin immediately and employees are fully vested after 5 years of service. The UW System also provides supplemental retirement savings programs including a 403(b) and Deferred Compensation.

In addition, employees receive several types of paid leave benefits, which are prorated for employees working less than 100%. This includes 9 legal holidays, 36 hours of personal holiday and between 96-130 hours of sick leave annually. Employees earn 13-27 days of vacation each year, depending on years of service and employment type.

For more details, please review the benefit quick guide linked below.

• UW System Employee Benefits Brochure
• Faculty, Academic Staff, and Limited Quick Guide 
• Total Compensation Estimator

Apply

STEP 1: Please select the applicable link below:
External Applicants: (NOT currently employed by the University of Wisconsin System)
Internal Applicants: (Currently employed by the University of Wisconsin System)

STEP 2: From "Search Jobs" screen:

• Click "View All Jobs"
• Select "Counselor (75%)"
  • You must login before you can apply. Input your "User Name" and "Password" and select "Sign In."
  • If you have not yet registered, click "Register Now" to begin the registration process.

STEP 3: Submit application materials:

Please be sure to complete all required fields, and include all required documents before submitting your application. Once submitted, you will not be able to edit or attach any application materials. Files must be complete to be considered. Please include the following documents:

• Cover letter specifically addressing qualifications for the essential job functions
• Resume
• Proof of Licensure or license eligible within 2 years

You must select "Submit" to forward your application materials to the search committee.

If you have any questions, need accommodations, or submitted your application with missing materials, call or email:

Michelle Gauger
Phone:  (920) 465-2380
Email:  gaugerm@uwgb.edu

Application Deadline

To ensure consideration, please submit application materials by Tuesday, September 10, 2024.