Mental Health Therapist

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 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 Department: 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. 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 Background and Work Verification Special Note: 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. 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. 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. Equal Opportunity Statement 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. 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. To learn about the Stevens Point (aka Point) area fun, jobs, housing, education, quality of life, and bragging rights, visit Individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process should contact Human Resources and View email address on click.appcast.io. The safety and success of students, faculty, and staff at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is paramount. 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. University Information The Universities of Wisconsin serve approximately 161,000 students. Awarding nearly 37,000 degrees annually, the Universities of Wisconsin is Wisconsin’s talent pipeline, putting graduates in position to increase their earning power, contribute to their communities, and make Wisconsin a better place to live. Nearly 90 percent of in-state Universities of Wisconsin graduates stay in Wisconsin five years after earning a degree – with a median salary of more than $66,000. The Universities of Wisconsin provides a 23:1 return on state investment. The Universities of Wisconsin also contribute to the richness of Wisconsin’s culture and economy with groundbreaking research, new companies and patents, and boundless creative intellectual energy. 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