Crisis & Suicide Prevention Psychologist

University of Wisconsin La Crosse; La Crosse (WI); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Wisconsin–La Crosse seeks a Psychologist, Crisis Coordinator to provide direct counseling to students, perform crisis and risk assessments, and lead suicide prevention within the Counseling & Testing Center.

The role partners with campus police, telehealth vendors, and local healthcare facilities to coordinate urgent care and campus response plans, and to train staff and students in safety strategies.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in clinical or counseling psychology (APA-accredited).
• Licensed or license-eligible in Wisconsin as Psychologist.
• Significant crisis intervention and risk assessment experience.
• Experience in higher education or with outreach is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct psychological services including assessments, triage, and counseling for students.
• Lead suicide prevention programming and coordinate urgent care services.
• Collaborate with campus police, telehealth vendors, and local healthcare facilities.
• Participate in university committees and professional development.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Risk assessment

Clinical supervision

Education

Doctoral degree (PhD or PsyD) in clinical or counseling psychology (APA-accredited)

Job description

The University of Wisconsin–La Crosse seeks a Psychologist, Crisis Coordinator to provide direct counseling to students, perform crisis and risk assessments, and lead suicide prevention within the Counseling & Testing Center.

The role partners with campus police, telehealth vendors, and local healthcare facilities to coordinate urgent care and campus response plans, and to train staff and students in safety strategies.