Mental Health Therapist

University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point; Stevens Point (WI); On-site; USD 69,000 - 96,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point seeks a part-time Mental Health Therapist to provide short-term counseling, assessment and crises intervention for students under supervision in the Counseling Center.

Typical duties include individual therapy, group therapy, and crisis response with a diverse student body. Requires Master’s degree and WI licensure eligibility; compensation starts at $50/hour and supports professional duties.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in counseling, Clinical Social Work, or Marriage and Family therapy.
• Current Wisconsin licensure or eligibility for LPC, LCSW or LMFT; clinical supervision may be available for licensure.

Responsibilities

• Provide short-term counseling, assessment and crises intervention to students.
• Provide individual psychotherapy, group therapy, and crises response to UW-Stevens Point students.

Skills

Clear communication

Education

Master’s degree in counseling, CSW, or MFT

Wisconsin licensure eligibility (LPC/LCSW/LMFT)

Job description

Position Title

Mental Health Therapist

Job Category

University Staff

Employment Type

Temporary (Fixed Term)

Job Profile

Professional Consultant

Job Duties

The UW-Stevens Point Counseling Center is seeking a Part-Time Mental Health therapist to provide short-term counseling, assessment and crises intervention to students experiencing personal, emotional, behavioral, academic or mental health concerns. This position is under the direct supervision of the Director of Counseling Center.

Key Job Responsibilities

The UW-Stevens Point Counseling Center is currently staffed by 7 permanent clinicians including the Director. Our primary function is to provide individual psychotherapy, group therapy, and crises response to UW-Stevens Point students and education and prevention programming to the campus at large. We are a Counseling Center that affirms diversity, condemns oppression in every form and encourages utilization of our services by all students. To this end, we seek to provide a safe affirming environment for all.

Compensation

Mental Health Therapist part-time (15-20 hours per week) hourly/non-exempt, university staff position. Well-qualified candidates can expect a starting hourly of $50 an hour, commensurate with the candidate’s education, related experience, and qualifications.

Employment Requirements

Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e., a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment. UW-Stevens Point does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position.

Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you to supply a minimum of three (3) professional references (one (1) of which being a current or former supervisor). It is preferred that you supply five (5) professional references (two (2) of which being a current or former supervisors). Your references will be required to answer questions regarding misconduct, sexual violence and sexual harassment.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in counseling, Clinical Social Work, or Marriage and Family therapy
• Current Wisconsin State licensure or eligibility for licensure as an LPC, LCSW or LMFT. Clinical supervision may be available for individuals working towards licensure.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in higher education mental health setting
• Experience working with young adults
• Experience providing clinical care using teletherapy modalities
• Experience using electronic health records (EHR) systems

Special Notes

Through the discovery and dissemination of knowledge, UW-Stevens Point stimulates intellectual growth, provides a liberal education, and prepares students for a diverse sustainable world. The university is committed to creating a safe, inclusive learning community for all faculty and staff from a variety of backgrounds. Visit https://www.uwsp.edu/join-uw-stevens-point/ for more information about UW-Stevens Point. To learn about the Stevens Point (aka Point) area fun, jobs, housing, education, quality of life, and bragging rights, visit www.stevenspointarea.com.

Individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process should contact Human Resources and Aff. Action at 715-346-2606 or [e-mail].

The safety and success of students, faculty, and staff at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is paramount. The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act requires the distribution of an annual security report to all current and prospective students, faculty, and staff. You may obtain the complete report at https://www3.uwsp.edu/protsv/Pages/Clery.aspx.

The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).

An offer of employment will require a criminal background check and authorization to work within the United States as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

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.