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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 submissions must include the following:

  1. Cover letter of application specifically addressing each of the bulleted minimum and preferred qualifications and

  2. Professional resume

In instances where the Search and Screen Committee is unable to ascertain from a candidate’s application materials whether qualifications are met, the candidate will be evaluated as not meeting such qualifications.

Finalist candidate(s) being considered for hire will be required to provide three professional/supervisor references through an external reference checking tool. References will not be contacted prior to candidates being notified.

The final candidate receiving an offer for this role will be required to submit official college transcripts no later than their first day in the position.

Position Information

Posting Details

Official Job Title COUNSELOR

Working Title: Counselor, Latinx Specialist

Position Number 00000984

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. Along with its main campus in Milwaukee, UWM has a branch campus in Waukesha.

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/community-empowerment-institutional-inclusivity/about/

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

The Latinx Specialist provides professional mental health counseling and consultation services with an emphasis on Latinx and Spanish speaking students; 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.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in social work, counseling or related field

  • Independently licensed in the State of Wisconsin as an LPC , LCSW or LMFT or on track for independent licensure in the State of Wisconsin by July 1, 2025

  • Ability to provide bilingual clinical services in both English and Spanish

    Preferred Qualifications

  • 2 or more years of clinical practice in the field of mental health

  • Experience working with the college student population

  • Experience providing counseling and/or outreach services to the Latinx and/or Spanish-speaking populations

  • Experience working with high risk and high acuity populations

  • Experience providing brief treatment

  • Experience providing crisis intervention treatment

  • Experience providing counseling services to clients with eating disorders, to military and veteran students and/or to student athletes

    Target Salary Range $61,000 - $64,000

    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 submissions must include the following:

  1. Cover letter of application specifically addressing each of the bulleted minimum and preferred qualifications and

  2. Professional resume

In instances where the Search and Screen Committee is unable to ascertain from a candidate’s application materials whether qualifications are met, the candidate will be evaluated as not meeting such qualifications.

Finalist candidate(s) being considered for hire will be required to provide three professional/supervisor references through an external reference checking tool. References will not be contacted prior to candidates being notified.

The final candidate receiving an offer for this role will be required to submit official college transcripts no later than their first day in the position.

Application Deadline 04/04/2025

Continuous (Open Until Filled?) No

If Continuous, Initial Review Date

Position Contact Name Amal Afifa

Contact Phone 414-251-6419

Contact Email aiafifa@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/Curriculum Vitae

    Optional Documents

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