Counseling Services Clinical Therapist

Viterbo University; La Crosse (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Viterbo University seeks a Counseling Services Clinical Therapist to provide therapy, crisis intervention, and coordination of care for students. The role is a full-time, permanent 10-month position with occasional evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities include individual, group, couples and family counseling, intake, discharge planning, and consultation with faculty and staff under supervision of Counseling Services leadership.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in counseling or a closely related program.
• Current LPC or equivalent mental health license.
• Must be licensable or licensed in Wisconsin.

Responsibilities

• Provide short-term and ongoing counseling for enrolled students.
• Offer individual, group, couples, and family counseling as needed.
• Conduct intake interviews and develop treatment goals.
• Provide crisis intervention and coordinate care with campus resources.
• Maintain confidential electronic health records and discharge planning.
• Collaborate with university personnel and external mental health services.

Skills

Empathy

Verbal communication

Boundary setting

Education

Master's Degree in Counseling

LPC or equivalent license

Wisconsin licensure eligible

Job description

Viterbo is seeking a Counseling Services Clinical Therapist to provide ongoing and short-term therapy, coordination of care, crisis intervention, psycho-educational programming and other counseling-related services under the direction of the Director of Counseling Services. This is a full-time, permanent, 10-month, position. This position includes early evenings and occasional weekend work.

Responsibilities

DIRECT COUNSELING AND CASE MANAGEMENT

• Provides short-term and ongoing counseling for enrolled students who present with emotional, personal, or psychological concerns.
• Provides counseling for enrolled students with focus on bereavement, depression, anxiety, eating disorders, family relations, interpersonal relationships, reconciliation, relationship violence, sexual assault, stress management, substance abuse, suicide prevention, and addictions under the supervision of the Director of Counseling Services or designee.
• Provides individual, group, couples, and family counseling for enrolled students.
• Conduct intake interviews, develops treatment goals, and evaluates client progress under the supervision of the Director of Counseling Services or designee.
• Prepare clients for transition out of counseling through discharge planning. Maintains confidentiality of records relating to client treatment in accordance with FERPA requirements & legal, ethical, professional standards.
• Administer, interpret, and provide feedback results of psychological screening tools and assessments under the supervision of the Director of Counseling Services or designee.
• Consult and collaborate with university personnel and off-campus mental health and psychiatric services.
• Offer consultation to faculty, administrators, and other university employees related to student concerns.
• Refer to appropriate professionals for assessment, treatment and follow-up as needed.
• Maintain complete, organized, and timely electronic health record in accordance with legal, ethical, professional standards, and prudent professional practice.
• Manage caseload through the use of scheduling software.

CRISIS AND EMERGENCY INTERVENTION

• Assist with emergency interventions and coordination of treatment plans with necessary campus and community resources under the supervision of the Director of Counseling Services or designee.
• Assist and/or manage crisis intervention according to procedures, with referral to campus and community resources as needed.
• Provides follow-up support for the campus community, providing services as needed.
• May be asked to assist with emergency duties during and after the regular office hours.
• Conduct email or phone outreach to students as designated by Director of Counseling Services.
• Remain informed of emergency policy and procedures for the unit as well as the University.

PSYCHO-EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING

• Assist in maintaining the Counseling Services web site to keep students up to date on resources and programs available for support.
• Provide psycho-educational programming for students, employees, faculty, and the campus community.
• Plans and implements campus-wide promotional print and education materials for mental health maintenance and promotion.
• Provides consultation and training to student development staff, student services staff, faculty and other Viterbo employees regarding psychological development and behavioral health matters.
• Provide and displays information to students and/or families at events such as STAR registrations, new student orientation programs, Athletic team trainings, RA and OA trainings and the Welcome Back Bash.

OTHER

• May be asked to serve on the PROMISE Committee along with Director of Counseling Services; assists in implementation of initiatives.
• May be asked to serve on CARE Committee along with Director of Counseling Services.
• Ensure compliance with university, local, state and federal regulations and guidelines and maintain complete, accurate and updated records.
• Keep abreast of current developments in college and university counseling services including regulations and guidelines.
• Uphold professional license in good standing, remain in compliance with requirements for continuing education based on state and ethical guidelines.
• Participate in ongoing professional development opportunities to maintain understanding of evidence-based practices.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in a Counseling or like program.
• LPC, LPC-IT or an equivalent license in a mental health field required.
• Must be licensable in the state of Wisconsin.
• Experience or interest in working with individuals struggling with substance use and other addictive types of behavior are preferred.

Alignment

Viterbo University seeks employees who will embrace the University mission and incorporate our values into their day-to-day work.

Mission

The Viterbo University community prepares students for faithful service and ethical leadership.

Values

In keeping with the tradition of our Franciscan founders, we hold the following core values:

• Contemplation, reflecting upon the presence of God in our lives and work
• Hospitality, welcoming everyone we encounter as an honored guest
• Integrity, striving for honesty in everything we say and do
• Service, working for the common good in the spirit of humility and joy
• Stewardship, practicing responsible use of all resources in our trust

About the University

Viterbo University is a private, not-for-profit, Catholic, Franciscan institutions founded by the Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration in 1871. Viterbo offers a student-centered liberal arts education with a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs. Located in La Crosse, Wisconsin, the university is nestled along the scenic Mississippi River and surrounded by the stunning bluffs. The local area combines natural beauty with a vibrant, welcoming community, offering opportunities for outdoor recreation, arts and culture. Together, Viterbo and La Crosse provide an exceptional place to live, work, and make a difference.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship at this time.

The university does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of sex or engage in sex discrimination in any education program or activity that the university operates. Title IX's mandate not to discriminate on the basis of sex extends to students, employees, applicants for employment, and other persons in all aspects of the university's programs, activities, and operations. Inquiries regarding how Title IX applies to the university may be referred to the university Title IX coordinator, to the U.S. Department of Education Office of Civil Rights, or to both.

Contact information for the Title IX coordinator is available at www.viterbo.edu/titleix.