Licensed Professional Counselor - FT

Mount Mary University; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount Mary University in Milwaukee, WI seeks a licensed professional counselor (LPC) with supervisory responsibilities to oversee the Counseling and Wellness Center (CWC). This role requires Wisconsin LPC licensure and a strong background in university counseling settings.

The position emphasizes multicultural competence, collaboration with practicum/internship teams, and development of clinic policies. Join MMU to mentor students, lead prevention and wellness efforts, and advance campus

Qualifications

• Master's degree in counseling or related field.
• Current Wisconsin LPC license is required.
• Experience in a university counseling center preferred.
• Demonstrated commitment to inclusiveness and cultural competence.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical supervision to doctoral and/or master's students and graduate assistants in the Counseling and Wellness Center.
• Demonstrate commitment to multicultural and social justice counseling competencies in clinical work and supervision.
• Collaborate with Practicum/Internship Coordinator to ensure interns reach developmentally appropriate clinical competency.
• Promote MMU/CWC through leadership and partnerships with university and community stakeholders.
• Develop and oversee CWC policies and procedures and monitor compliance with ethical standards.
• Review and approve case notes and treatment plans for trainees.
• Perform other duties or special projects as assigned.

Skills

Supervision

Multicultural competence

Communication

Higher Ed experience

Policy development

Education

Master's degree

LPC licensure Wisconsin

Job description

Position Summary:

The Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) will provide oversight to the operation and management of the Mount Mary University (MMU) Counseling and Wellness Center (CWC). Current licensure as a licensed LPC in Wisconsin is required. Duties include clinical supervision for both master's and doctoral students, development of policies and procedures, and collaboration with other units on campus.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Clinical supervision to doctoral and/or master's-level counseling students, as well as, graduate assistants assigned to the CWC.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to multicultural and social justice counseling competencies as evidenced in clinical work and supervision.
• Collaborate (via the prescribed evaluation process) with the Practicum and Internship Coordinator to ensure that both master's and doctoral-level student interns reach developmentally appropriate clinical competency.
• Ability to work collegially in a collaborative team environment.
• Provide leadership within a counseling clinic, including the ability to promote the CWC and develop partnerships and collaborate with stakeholders within the university and the local community.
• Development and oversight of CWC policies and procedures.
• Monitor compliance with legal and ethical issues, and quality standards of trainees within the CWC.
• Review and approve case notes and treatment plans of counselors-in-training.
• Perform other duties, responsibilities, or special projects as assigned.

Skills and Experience:

• Experience working in a University counseling center or with young adults.
• Experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor.
• Strong working knowledge and understanding of established professional codes of ethics and best practices in multicultural and social justice competencies and supervision.
• Demonstrated commitment to promoting inclusiveness and cultural competence; experience working with underrepresented students and students from at-risk backgrounds.
• Experience and understanding of current issues and developments in higher education.
• Outstanding verbal, writing, and presentation skills; must be able to communicate and interact effectively with MMU students, employees, and alum.
• Exceptional ability to multitask and prioritize projects.
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to work with diverse groups, facilitate group processes and foster collaborative decision-making.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree required.
• A counselor-first professional identity as evidenced via credentials and engagement with professional counseling organizations preferred.

• Experience in Institution of Higher Education or College Counseling Center setting preferred.

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each primary duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform primary functions.

Mount Mary University

Mount Mary University encourages applications from all qualified candidates and is vitally committed to all aspects of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome and encourage applications from qualified candidates and all will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, ethnicity, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, or any other groups protected by law. Mount Mary seeks to hire and retain personnel who will make a positive contribution to its mission, vision, and values.

For more information about diversity, equity, and inclusion at Mount Mary please visit http://www.mtmary.edu/about/diversity