Counselor (l) Underserved Populations Coordinator

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La Crosse, Wisconsin, USA
Base: $60,961; bonus/equity: not specified; benefi...
Onsite
Mental health assessments
Crisis intervention services
Individual, couples, group counseling
The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse is seeking a Counselor (L) Underserved Populations Coordinator, tasked with providing mental health services primarily to underserved student populations. The role requires independent licensure and experience in diverse counseling settings, emphasizing outreach and collaboration with campus departments

Job Summary

  • The Counselor, Underserved Populations Coordinator will conduct mental health assessments, urgent care, triage, and provide professional counseling services, with a focus on students from underserved populations.
  • Responsibilities include referral, consultation, in-service training, outreach, crisis intervention, and fostering relationships with departments serving underserved students and belonging-focused student organizations.
  • Benefits add an additional 40%+ to the overall financial package, including excellent health insurance, paid holidays, sick days, and a retirement system vested after 5 years.

Matching Summary

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The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse is seeking a Counselor (L) Underserved Populations Coordinator, tasked with providing mental health services primarily to underserved student populations. The role requires independent licensure and experience in diverse counseling settings, emphasizing outreach and collaboration with campus departments.

Salary

Base: $60,961; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: 40%+ of financial package

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • mental health assessments
  • crisis intervention services
  • individual, couples, group counseling
  • outreach and training
  • work with underserved populations

Nice-to-have

  • fostering relationships with departments
  • developing procedures for student needs
  • collaboration with campus partners
  • creating inclusive environments

Key Requirements

  • Independent licensure in Wisconsin (LPC, LCSW, or LMFT) or eligible by reciprocity
  • Experience with diagnostically and/or culturally diverse client populations
  • Legally authorized to work in the United States

Work Rights

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States

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