Counselor (LTE)

Marquette University Clg-Nurse; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Marquette University is seeking a Counselor to provide clinical services at the Counseling Center, supporting student and staff mental health needs. The role emphasizes crisis response, referrals, and collaboration with campus partners.

The position requires advanced degree in psychology/counseling and 3–5 years of experience, with a strong commitment to confidentiality and ethical practice. This on-site role offers opportunities for impact within a Jesuit university community.

Qualifications

• Masters or PhD in psychology/counseling with generalist experience among young adults.
• 3–5 years of experience.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Able to work in a team environment; strong communication.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and web-based/social media tools.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and ability to maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Triage and crisis intervention with limited individual and group counseling.
• Provide referral resources to students, faculty and staff.
• Consult with residence hall directors, deans, departments, faculty and staff as needed.
• Provide crisis intervention services in collaboration with Counseling Center psychiatrist.
• Coordinate referrals and attend case review meetings.

Skills

Counseling experience

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Education

Masters or PhD in psychology/counseling

WI state license or certification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Microsoft Access

Web-based and social media tools

Job description

Position Overview

Be The Difference Begins with Great People.

Are you looking for a new opportunity where you can make the difference in the lives of students and faculty? We’re always looking for highly talented individuals to join our team – people who think big, care deeply, and believe in being the difference in their work and community.

We prioritize student success, access to education, and service in our work to educate well-round servant leaders who transform their fields, our society and the world. Our Catholic, Jesuit approach emphasizes student engagement with the world around them and formation of the heart and mind.

We believe in our mission: The search for truth, the discovery and sharing of knowledge, the fostering of personal and professional excellence, the promotion of a life of faith, and the development of leadership expressed in service to others. These core values guide our relationships with our students, each other, and our community.

This is your next opportunity to join an organization that invests in their employees’ career journey by diversifying their skills, deepening their expert knowledge, encouraging a healthy work-life balance, focusing on personal wellbeing, providing leadership training, and sustaining a culture of respect and inclusion.

The Counselor position provides clinical services to students seeking services at the Counseling Center.

Duties and Responsibilities

• 1. Triage and crisis intervention. Limited individual and group counseling as indicated. Selected outreach efforts.
• 2. Provide referral resources to students, faculty and staff.
• 3. Consult with residence hall directors, residence hall assistants, colleagues, deans, departments, faculty, staff, student groups and community as needed.
• 4. Provide crisis intervention services for students, faculty and staff.
• 5. Work with the Counseling Center consulting psychiatrist: Make referrals as needed, consult about these referrals, attend the case review meeting.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Masters degree or PhD in a psychology/counseling field and experience as a generalist clinician with young adults.
• 3-5 years of experience.
• Ability to work independently and to prioritize and execute multiple tasks consistent with assigned timeline;
• Able to work in a team environment;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, interpersonal skills, and the ability to deal with diverse constituencies;
• Strong computer competency, to include proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (including Access), and web-based and social media applications;
• Demonstrated attention to detail, professional attitude, and ability to maintain confidentiality and meet documentation requirements.
• Seek supervision and consultation as needed.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Doctoral degree
• WI state license or certification
• Experience with counseling in a college setting.
• Training in telebehavioral health service delivery
• Experience in several of the following issues: cross cultural counseling, eating disorders, sexual violence, career counseling, alcohol/drug abuse assessment and treatment, group therapy, crisis intervention, suicide prevention, grief/loss, trauma, and/or prevention education.

Department

Department Counseling Center

Position Type

Position Type Staff

Job Family

Job Family Health, Wellness, and Clinical Services

# Hours Per Week

# Hours Per Week 10

Posting Date

Posting Date 08/27/2026

EOE Statement

It is the policy of Marquette University to provide equal employment opportunities ( EEO ) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable federal or state-protected classification.

Required Documents

• Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Posting Specific Questions

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