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University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee COUNSELOR in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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Please see Special Instructions for more details.
Completed application submission must include the following:
A letter of application addressing educational and professional level work experience and knowledge as it relates to all required and preferred qualifications as listed above
A professional resume
A document listing the names and contact information for three (3) professional references
In instances where the Search and Screen Committee is unable to ascertain from a candidate’s application materials whether they meet the minimum and preferred qualifications, the candidate will be evaluated as NOT meeting such qualifications.
Candidates selected for hire will be required to submit official college transcripts.
Position Information
Posting Details
Official Job Title COUNSELOR
Working Title: Counselor (9-month renewable)
Position Number 02024898
Division Student Affairs
Department B035000 STUDENT HEALTH SERVICES
Position Type Non-Teaching Academic Staff
Appointment Type Fixed Renewable
Pay Basis Annual
Salary Grade 21
FLSA Status Exempt
Percent 100
Posting Type Staff
UWM Description
The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee ( UWM ) is Wisconsin’s second-largest university, with a unique dual mission of access and research to provide high-quality education for students from all backgrounds. UWM is one of 146 top research universities recognized as “R1” by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.
UWM celebrates, values and promotes the diverse voices and experiences of its students and employees and our community partners. We believe diversity enriches and strengthens our institution. UWM is committed to providing equitable access to opportunities for students and employees from every background. We aspire to create a campus climate that is welcoming to all. Learn more here: https://uwm.edu/diversity-equity-inclusion/about-dei/
School/College/Division Description
The Student Health and Wellness Center provides integrated, holistic care for students through our medical, counseling, and health promotion and wellness departments. We assist the UWM campus community through collaborative partnerships designed to enhance the university’s academic and community service mission and focus on our student’s wellbeing as an essential component to student success.
Job Summary
Our Counselors provide professional mental health counseling and consultation services for the campus community, incorporating a brief therapeutic model to address the emotional and behavioral needs of students. Additionally, this position 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.
This position is a full-time 9-month fixed-term renewable position with a seasonal work break over the summer (6/1-8/31).
The position features regular, predictable hours, no weekends, and excellent benefits including employer-matched retirement savings and more than 30 days of paid leave annually.
A high-level overview of the benefits package offered to UW employees can be found HERE (https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/download/quickguidefasl.pdf)
Minimum Qualifications
Independently licensed or licensed eligible in the state of Wisconsin as a LPC , LMFT or LCSW by date of hire (expected August 2024)
Master’s degree in social work, counseling or related field
Experience providing therapy in a mental health setting
Preferred Qualifications
3 years or more of independent clinical practice as an LPC , LMFT or LCSW
Experience providing clinical supervision of mental health treatment to trainees or unlicensed staff
Experience working with BIPOC populations
Experience treating clients with eating disorders
Experience working with LGBTQ populations
Experience in sports psychology or treating athletes
Experience working with the college student population
Experience working with high risk and high acuity populations
Experience providing brief treatment
Experience providing crisis intervention treatment
Ability to provide bi-lingual treatment in Spanish and/or have expertise working with the Latinx population
Ability to collaborate effectively on a multidisciplinary team with other staff and positively contribute to a client care team
Target Salary Range Initial wage starts at $63,000-$65,000 annually
Benefits and Total Rewards
As part of UWM’s commitment to supporting the success of our team members through positive experiences, employees are provided with Benefits to Benefit You and Your Life. UWM offers a comprehensive benefits package and contributes towards the cost of several benefit plans. Employees with a qualifying position also receive an extensive leave package (https://uwm.edu/hr/benefits/leave/) including vacation, sick leave (with no expiration), personal holiday, and paid legal holidays. Please visit this link to view summary benefits information. (Compensation figures are for example purposes only.) UWM Benefits to Benefit You and Your Life (https://uwm.edu/hr/benefits-to-benefit-you-and-your-life/)
Application Instructions
Completed application submission must include the following:
A letter of application addressing educational and professional level work experience and knowledge as it relates to all required and preferred qualifications as listed above
A professional resume
A document listing the names and contact information for three (3) professional references
In instances where the Search and Screen Committee is unable to ascertain from a candidate’s application materials whether they meet the minimum and preferred qualifications, the candidate will be evaluated as NOT meeting such qualifications.
Candidates selected for hire will be required to submit official college transcripts.
Application Deadline 07/19/2024
Continuous (Open Until Filled?) No
If Continuous, Initial Review Date
Position Contact Name Jacob AbdulRahman
Contact Phone (414)251-8720
Contact Email abdulra3@uwm.edu
Application Notes
For this position, applicants are required to apply online. UWM will not consider paper, emailed or faxed applications. Additionally, applicants must complete all required fields and attach any required documents. The process is complete when the message “Your application has been submitted” is displayed and you receive a confirmation number.
Legal Notices
AA/EO Statement
UWM is an AA/EO employer: All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or protected veteran status.
Reasonable Accommodations
UWM provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual with a disability. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact uwm-jobs@uwm.edu or 414-229-4463. This job announcement and other material on this site will be made available in alternate formats upon request to an individual with a disability.
Confidentiality of Applicant Materials
UWM is a State agency and subject to Wisconsin’s Open Records Law. UWM will not, however, reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except as may be required by Wisconsin’s Open Records law. In certain circumstances, the identities of “final candidates” and/or the identity of the appointed applicant must be revealed upon request.
CBC and Reference Check Policy
Employment will require a criminal background check. UWM takes the prevention of sexual misconduct seriously. As such, you and your references will be required to answer questions regarding any past findings of sexual violence and sexual harassment or any pending allegations of sexual violence or sexual harassment.
Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Clery Act)
For the UWM Annual Security and Fire Safety Reports (i.e., Clery Report), which includes statistics about reported crimes and information about campus security policies, see http://www.cleryact.uwm.edu/, or call UWM’s Dean of Students Office, Student Union 345 at (414) 229-4632 for a paper copy.
Employment Authorization
In compliance with federal law, all persons at the time of their start date will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
Job Categories Healthcare/Medical, Student Services
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Cover Letter
Resume
References
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