Clinical Counselor

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:
Clinical Counselor

Job Category:
Academic Staff

Employment Type:
Regular

Job Profile:
Clinical Counselor

Job Duties:

Perform all the duties of a Professional Counselor related to direct and indirect mental health care of UW-Superior students according to the mission of Student Health and Counseling Services. The duties and responsibilities of this position will be conducted through the Student Health and Counseling Services. Consultation services to faculty and staff, and outreach activities performed by counselors are designed to enhance the personal, social, educational and vocational development and adjustment of students and other members of the campus community.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Completes reports related to clinical treatment, patient planning, and/or medical care according to established policies and procedures

• Teaches clients and support systems about disorders and helps develop strategies to cope with mental and physical health and behavior problems

• Recommends referrals, schedules logistics, and secures resources for clients to receive medical care or various program assistance to help clients live and work more independently

• Facilitates community education programs and/or support groups to help individuals and community members understand the needs and abilities of people with disabilities

• Provides training and guidance to students or interns as needed

• Evaluates mental and physical health and behavior and treatment readiness; and develops, coordinates, and disseminates treatment plans for clients and their families in collaboration with medical professionals

Department: Student Health and Counseling

Reports to: Director of Health, Counseling and Well-Being

Full-Time: 100%, Academic Staff, 12-month ongoing appointment, one vacancy

Additional duties specific to the position:

• Provide short-term personal, educational, and mental health counseling in accordance with departmental policies and counselor's professional organization/ethical code.
• Provide consultant work with faculty, staff, and administration concerning student mental health needs and assist with staff development.
• Administer and interpret inventories and additional personality or diagnostic assessments as appropriate to clients in conjunction with individual and group counseling.
• Participate in crisis intervention, assessment, referral for students.
• Develop and provide various structured and unstructured open and closed groups for skill building, support, insight, and personal development of college students. Conduct outreach and training events for students and/or community groups as requested.
• Provide health outreach to campus organizations and classes to inform students about personal health development and mental health concerns.
• Provide workshops, class and residence hall presentations on a variety of mental health, suicide prevention and awareness and health/wellness related topics.
• Engage in professional development activities, such as membership in professional organizations, making presentations at conferences, and participating in joint and individual department staff meetings and staff development functions.
• Maintain confidentiality of client information in accordance with professional standards, HIPAA (Health Information Portability and Accountability Act), FERPA (Family Education Rights and Privacy Act) and Wisconsin Law.

Other Duties:

• Complete required trainings and professional development as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of mental health and wellness concepts, principles and practices.
• Ability to accurately administer assessments and provide correct follow-through.
• Proficient in DSM-V-TR diagnosis.
• Skilled in the provision of individual and group counseling techniques and treatment planning.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, faculty, and staff.
• Ability to work with sensitive and confidential information and records.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary treatment team.
• Knowledge in working with issues related to alcohol and drug use, sexual assault, relationship violence, suicide prevention, LGBTQ+, BIPOC, multicultural counseling and academic success.

Required Qualifications:

• Master's degree in counseling, social work, or related field
• Independently licensed or license eligible in the state of Wisconsin as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) by date of hire
• One year of experience providing therapy in a mental health setting

The University of Wisconsin-Superior does not offer H-1B or other work authorization immigration sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be independently, legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain their work authorization without the support or help of UW-Superior throughout employment. UW-Superior is not an E-Verify employer; therefore, it cannot employ individuals on the STEM OPT extension. If you have questions regarding this, please contact Human Resources.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Experience working in higher education, or working with college populations
• Evidence of experience working with the LGBTQ+, BIPOC populations
• Evidence of multicultural competence working with a variety of identities from a social justice lens
• Evidence of experience working within a brief treatment model
• Licensed in both Wisconsin and Minnesota

Compensation & Benefits: Salary range for this position is: $55,000 - $65,000 annually. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off, competitively priced health/dental/vision/life insurance, tax-advantaged savings accounts, and participation in the nationally recognized Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund. For a summary of benefits, please see:

University of Wisconsin-Superior is a gold-level certified employer recognized by Family Friendly Workplaces.

Starting Date: August 9, 2026

Contact Information:

For additional information about UW-Superior, visit

For additional information about this position, contact Heidi Gellerstedt at View email address on click.appcast.io.

Application Process:

Review of all complete applications will commence at 4:30pm on July 14, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled.

How to Apply:

Click the "Apply" button to begin the application process or visit: You will be prompted to log in or create a Workday account to continue.

Important: The application includes only one attachment field. Please upload all required documents in that single field-either as one combined file or as multiple files attached in the same upload area.

Applications will not be considered complete unless all required materials are submitted.

1.) Cover Letter

2.) Resume

3.) Unofficial transcripts of all degrees earned

4.) Current professional license

UW-Superior, A Superior Place:

The University will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identities of 'final candidates' must be revealed upon request. According to the Attorney General, 'final candidates' under Wisconsin law means the five candidates who are considered most qualified for the position. See Wis. Stat. Sec. 19.36(7)(a).

Employment will require a criminal background check, and if you have prior work history within the last seven years with Universities of Wisconsin or State of Wisconsin agencies, a personnel file review check for employee misconduct. It will also require your references to answer questions regarding employee misconduct, sexual violence and sexual harassment. The University reserves the right to check references with notice given to the candidates at the appropriate time in the process.

Employment is subject to federal laws that require verification of identity and legal right to work in the United States as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act.

For UW-Superior campus safety information and crime statistics, review the Annual Security Report or contact the University Police Department Safety at View phone number on click.appcast.io for a printed copy.

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.