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UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN- PLATTEVILL Counselor in PLATTEVILLE, Wisconsin
JOB REQUIREMENTS: Position Summary: Counseling Services at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville invite applications for a Counselor. A counselor 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. Position involves assessment/screening of needs, consultation, outreach, crisis management and professional counseling services (individual, couples and group). This is a full time position working 10 months out of the year with a break during the summer months. Salary of \$45,000 commensurate with experience. This position involves work expectations outside of normal office hours (night hours, weekend commitments, travel out-of-town, etc.). Responsibilities: Counseling Provide individual, group, or couples counseling to students struggling with developmental and/or personal health issues by adhering to a brief psychotherapy model that is time sensitive and goal oriented. Refer students to appropriate community resources. Administer and interpret inventories and tests given to students in conjunction with individual or group counseling. Provide crisis intervention with students and support for other involved persons. Consult with the director and other UCS staff regularly regarding case management issues. Provide counseling and/or information and referral services to faculty and staff Make appropriate referrals. Programming Develop, plan and facilitate outreach and success programming to educate and increase awareness of the mental health needs of college-age students to promote a healthy campus. Facilitate psycho-educational and process-oriented groups. When appropriate, consult and work with other University staff or campus units in the development and presentation of programs Administration Adhere to administrative policies and procedures of UCS specifically and the University as a whole. Maintain accurate and thorough electronic medical records. Provide liaison support to the individual colleges (Dean and faculty). Develop, plan and provide in-service training and programs for other University departments as requested or otherwise appropriate. Embrace and support... For full info follow application link. The University of Wisconsin-Platteville is committed to recruiting, supporting and fostering a diverse, inclusive and civil community of outstanding faculty, staff and students, and is an AA/EEO Employer. The names of nominees and applicants who have not requested in writing that their identities be kept confidential, and of all finalists, will be released upon request. A criminal background check is required for employment. Applicants must be legally entitled to work in the U.S. at time of hire. ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/4922FCCD21C84D13