Counselor Outreach Coordinator

University of Wisconsin Colleges; La Crosse (WI); Hybrid; USD 46,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Flexible health insurance

Paid holidays

Retirement plan

Job summary

UW-La Crosse seeks a Counselor Outreach Coordinator to deliver individual, group, crisis counseling and outreach activities. The role includes triage assessments, collaboration across campus, and supervision of trainees.

The successful candidate will help promote CTC services within a welcoming campus environment. Independently licensed (WI or reciprocity), you will participate in staff committees, maintain professional development, and support telehealth offerings with occasional

Qualifications

• Independently licensed in Wisconsin as a LPC, LCSW, or LMFT, or licensed elsewhere and eligible for WI reciprocity.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and public speaking experience.
• Experience designing psychoeducational programming in college settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, group, crisis counseling and occasional couples counseling.
• Perform initial assessments (triage) and urgent care (crisis) coverage.
• Engage in outreach to promote mental health literacy and support campus services.
• Collaborate with university departments to support students and advise practicum students.
• Provide clinical supervision to counselors in training when eligible.

Skills

Public speaking

Written and verbal communication

Psychoeducation programming

Team collaboration

Education

Licensed mental health professional (LPC/LCSW/LMFT) in WI

Experience in higher education settings (preferred)

Job description

Current Employees: If you are currently employed at any of the Universities of Wisconsin, log in to Workday to apply through the internal application process. Position Title: Counselor Outreach Coordinator Job Category: Academic Staff Employment Type: Regular Job Profile: Counselor Job Duties: The Counselor, Outreach Coordinator is a generalist mental health provider serving UWL students, and the position also leads efforts to promote mental health literacy and raise awareness of the services of the UWL Counseling & Testing Center (CTC). During activities like presentations for the campus community (or supporting other members of the staff as they present), creating print or electronic materials, and meeting with other departments to understand what they want to learn, the Outreach Coordinator manages the public impression of CTC and mental health services available to students. The Outreach Coordinator ensures that CTC messaging conveys professional, compassionate, understandable, and relatable information to members of the campus community. The Counselor, Outreach Coordinator will function as a strong generalist conducting mental health assessments (intakes), urgent care (crisis) assessments, triage assessments and professional counseling services (including individual, couples, group). Other responsibilities include: referral, consultation, in-service training, and outreach, as well as crisis intervention services and public relations services to campus and community members as appropriate. The counselor will also participate on staff, student affairs, and university committees. Similar to all staff at the CTC, the successful candidate will work to make UWL a welcoming and inclusive environment for all students, and they will do so in compliance with ethical, legal, and accreditation guidelines. The Counselor, Outreach Coordinator works full-time from August 1-May 31, and does not work in June and July. Limited physical demands, as this is a typical office setting. The position requires considerable computer-based work. Typical office hours (7:45am-4:30pm). Evening hours may be required as we expand our services (e.g., one evening/week), with a schedule adjustment made to maintain an average of 40 hours/week onsite. While no after-hours crisis coverage is required, our clinical staff members occasionally provide evening or weekend outreach programming and may be called in for a campus crisis response during evening or weekend hours. Expectations are to provide a combination of in-person and telehealth counseling services provided from the onsite office. Individuals who have become established in their role may be eligible for a limited hybrid telework schedule, if consistent with the needs of the department. The review of applications starts on September 9, 2026. Applications received on or before September 9th are prioritized and review will continue until the position(s) is/are filled. Initial interviews will be conducted virtually, with shortlisted candidates invited to campus.

UW-La Crosse does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. If you have questions regarding this, please contact Human Resources at 608-785-8013.

Key Job Responsibilities:

Professional Development & Administrative Activities

• Maintain timely and accurate records of evaluation, treatment, consultation, and correspondence (case management).
• Maintain and improve clinical competence through ongoing professional development activities and education, including reading of professional journals and books.
• Attend and participate in local, state, regional and national professional conferences and continuing education workshops.
• Maintain memberships in professional organizations.
• Maintain appropriate licensure.

Direct Counseling Services

• Provide professional counseling services for UWL students, including individual, group, crisis, and occasional couples counseling.
• Provide initial brief assessment (triage) and urgent care (crisis) coverage.
• Select, administer, and interpret various psychological, educational, and/or vocational assessments and tests, as allowed by scope of practice and training.
• Provide appropriate referral resources to students, faculty, and staff.
• Engage in timely collaboration and consultation with various university departments and offices, as appropriate, to support and advocate for students.
• Participate in the training and supervision of practicum students and interns.
• Provide clinical supervision to counselors in training, when eligible to do so.

Outreach Coordination

• Organize, coordinate, develop, and implement CTC outreach functions, including management of presentation requests from the campus community, in a professional manner that presents CTC as a trusted campus partner and mental health resource.
• Provide administrative supervision to a marketing specialist (when funding for such a position is available).
• Administer CTC social media accounts, create and maintain written and electronic materials, and support mental health promotion activities.
• Coordinate with other staff with related health promotion and psychoeducation responsibilities (such as the Director, Crisis Coordinator, web editors, group facilitators, and other campus partners) to ensure consistent and effective messaging.
• Participate in administrative staff meetings and provide updates on coordination area.
• Chair an internal committee related to the coordinator’s area (when active).
• Assist with administrative and fiscal planning as needed.
• Engage in and conduct applied research, needs assessment, and evaluation of counseling and outreach services.
• Contribute to Counseling & Testing Center training/clinical staff seminars as presenter and consultant.

University Service & Other Miscellaneous

• Perform other duties and projects assigned by the director.
• Share responsibility for creating and maintaining an inclusive environment for all university students, faculty, staff, and visitors.
• Share responsibility for creating a work environment that emphasizes integrity, respect, direct communication, and support among colleagues and staff.
• Communicate with the director regarding absences, program ideas, concerns, projects, etc.
• Serve on staff, student affairs, and university committees and/or task force groups as appropriate.

Indirect Counseling Service (Prevention/Education/Outreach/Consultation)

• Develop and implement Counseling & Testing Center outreach services that address the needs of the general student population and campus community.
• Provide consultation to the UWL community and the outside community when feasible.
• Collaborate with campus wellness constituents in the creation and presentation of prevention/education programs and services for special populations.
• Participate in in-service training for Counseling & Testing Center staff, as well as the campus community.
• Facilitate campus staff development training sessions.

Department: Counseling & Testing Center

Compensation: $45,915 - $48,211 / year to commensurate with experience

Required Qualifications:

• Independently licensed in Wisconsin as a LPC, LCSW, or LMFT, or independently licensed in another state and eligible to apply for a WI license by reciprocity immediately upon hire.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with public speaking, teaching, or providing psychoeducational programming.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Five (5) or more years of experience as a licensed mental health professional (if licensed as LPC) or possesses the equivalent necessary to provide clinical supervision toward state licensure for counselors in training.
• Experience in providing mental health services in a higher education setting to culturally and diagnostically diverse college students.
• Experience designing outreach programming, presentations, training, and/or workshops relevant to college students.
• Two or more years of post‑graduate clinical experience, with significant experience conducting brief therapy with emerging adults for a wide range of presenting concerns.
• Experience with solution‑focused (SFBT) and other brief treatment models is desired.
• Experience conducting assessment and providing treatment for adults in one or more of the following areas: disordered eating, body image, expressive arts therapy, crisis management, and concerns related to neurodiversity.
• Commitment to providing group counseling (psychoeducational/skills, support, and therapy groups).
• Experience with crisis intervention and risk assessment.
• Interest and/or experience in providing clinical supervision.
• Experience with Electronic Health Records and computer applications used for telehealth services.

Confidentiality of Applicant Materials UWL is a state agency and subject to Wisconsin’s Open Records Law. UWL 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 & Reference Check Policy All candidates for employment are subject to a pre‑employment screening which includes a criminal background check, work authorization, and verification of education. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.

Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Clery Act) For the UWL 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.uwlax.edu/student-life/student-resources/annual-security-report/ or contact the University Police Department at 608.785.9000.

INFORMATIONABOUTYOURBENEFITS

• Paid vacation for 12-month positions.
• Excellent flexible health insurance with low co‑pays and good coverage.
• Paid holidays and paid sick days.
• After 5 years of employment, you become vested in our retirement system which ensures income post‑career.
• Benefits atUWLare highly competitive with local industry and some of the strongest in state and nation. Benefit eligibility is determined at the point of hire. This information is provided for illustrative purposes only. Benefits are also pro‑rated based on the appointment percentage.

UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

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