Counseling Services Director - Health and Counseling Services - 21791

The department of University Health and Counseling Services at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater seeks a Counseling Services Director (HS056).

The Director of Counseling Services, alongside the Director of Health Services, provides vision and strategy for University Health and Counseling Department (UHCS), provides content expertise to the division and institution keeping student need and institutional mission at the forefront, coordinates administrative functions such as personnel and program management, develops departmental goals/objectives and budget.

The UHCS philosophy focuses on both prevention and intervention, and as a result, offers a wide array of direct care, educational outreach, wellness and holistic programs and services. Outreach and services are enhanced through participation in a nationally APA accredited doctoral internship, predoctoral practicum placements and master's internships. All services and programs are in accordance with AAAHC standards. The Director of Counseling Services provides leadership and supervision for a team of clinical providers and support staff; serves on campus committees; participates with Division of Student Affairs Leadership Team, member of the Wellbeing unit; and promotes student success through delivery and promotion of quality healthcare, counseling and education.

This is a full-time, annual appointment; the Director of Counseling Services reports to the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs and Dean of Students working closely with the Director of Health Services and the wellbeing unit. The Counseling and Health directors provide mutual backup, ensuring continuous leadership and operational support for the department in each other's absence.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A doctoral-level clinician with at least three years of experience.
• A current license as a psychologist is required. Wisconsin licensure as an independent practitioner is required within 6 months of hire.
• Demonstrated ability to meet the supervision needs of multidisciplinary counseling center.
• Leadership and supervisor responsibility.

Desired Qualifications:

• Ability to provide supervision for doctoral interns in the APA Accredited doctoral internship program
• Administrative and management skills
• Teaching, consultation and facilitation skills
• Experience analyzing student health trends and using data-driven decision-making
• Experience in developing and managing budgets
• Demonstrated collaborative relationship building

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Willingness and Ability to be an active participant in following applicable safety rules and regulations including necessary training drills
• Ability to interact respectfully with people from diverse socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds

• Provide vision and support the development of University Health and Counseling Service¿s goals, objectives, the health services budget, policies and reports
• Provide administrative oversight of clinical services and care delivery, collaborating closely with the Director of Health Services to deliver wellness services that address student needs
• Collaborate closely with the Director of Health Services, Wellbeing Unit, Student Affairs, and students to deliver services that address student needs, align with current trends, and support the institutional mission and student success framework.
• Serve as the liaison for counseling-related issues with campus administrators, service areas, directors at other institutions, and local, state and national agencies, including assisting with the JED initiative.
• Establish and maintain Quality Assurance and Risk Management programs, coordinating staff efforts to ensure activities align with accreditation requirements.
• Oversee policies and procedures for Counseling Services
• Collaborate with Health Services, Interpersonal Violence and Prevention Education, and Wellness Services on mental health promotion programming. Participate with outreach by coordinating and/or providing presentations and workshops.
• Supervise the Wellness Coordinator and Violence Prevention Coordinator
• Work with the Student Health Advisory Committee to assist the students in carrying out the functions of their group
• Maintain high level of skills by attending professional development and continuing education programs.
• Serve on university and professional committees
• Oversee personnel management (including recruitment, hiring, orientation, supervision and evaluation)
• Assist Counseling Services staff in establishing individual goals/objectives and staff protocols. Organize and facilitate Counseling Service staff meetings
• Coordinate staff utilization of the electronic medical record system (Point and Click)
• Analyze counseling services data and trends (including patient data, health outcomes, patient satisfaction, etc.) to make data informed decisions for the department and ensure that decisions meet professional, ethical and legal standards nationally and locally within Wisconsin
• Work with Student Affairs Leadership to meet the needs of students
• Coordinate Counseling collaboration with CARE Team and facilitate mandated assessment process
• Conduct outreach and consultation services to university students, staff and faculty.
• Provide direct clinical care to students, based on their qualifications, scope of practice, and availability.

UNIVERSITY INFORMATION.

UW-Whitewater is a thriving public university located in southeastern Wisconsin. It leads the way in providing world-class, affordable higher education programs to more students than neighboring regional comprehensives in the University of Wisconsin System. A collaborative team of 1,300 faculty and staff are devoted to the success of the university's 11,000 students at its main and Rock County campuses. The team provides high-impact practices and academic programs - online and in person - from associate to doctoral levels. Recognized nationally for affordability, inclusion, and career development, UWW has approximately one-third first-generation students and boasts strength in many areas, especially business and education. The campus and community embrace the Warhawk Family spirit, supporting the university's arts and nationally recognized NCAA Division-III level championship athletics. As a proud institution of access, more than 10 percent of undergraduate students use the acclaimed Center for Students with Disabilities - a priority mission since the 1970s.

UW-Whitewater's campuses are located centrally near Milwaukee, Madison, and Chicago, offering easy access to the cultural and commercial opportunities of major metropolitan areas. Near both Lake Geneva and the Wisconsin Dells, the area attracts numerous visitors from across the country. Whitewater is a vibrant college community near the Kettle Moraine State Forest offering area residents seasonal outdoor enjoyment. The nearby Rock County campus is located in Janesville, a town of 60,000 located on the Rock River and known as Wisconsin's Park Place.

Belonging and mattering are central to the university's culture, and UW-Whitewater strives to maintain an environment where individual and collective efforts are valued and celebrated. The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and actively seeks and encourages applications from women, people of color, persons with disabilities, and veterans.

The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is part of the 13-campus University of Wisconsin System (https://www.wisconsin.edu).

Wisconsin Statute 19.36(7)(b) provides that applicants may indicate in writing that their identity should be kept confidential. In response to a public records request, the University will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful final candidate will be released. See Wisconsin Statute 19.36(7)(a).

Per Regent Policy Document 20-19, University of Wisconsin System Criminal Background Check Policy and UW System Administrative Policy 1275 Recruitment Policies, UW-Whitewater requires criminal background checks as a contingency to employment. A criminal background check will be conducted prior to an offer of employment. All final candidates must be asked, prior to hire, whether they have been found to have engaged in, are currently under investigation for, or left employment during an active investigation in which they were accused of sexual violence or sexual harassment. When obtaining employment reference checks, these same sexual violence or sexual harassment questions must also be asked.

The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater requires that all employees be active participants in following applicable safety rules and regulations including necessary training and drills.

For UW-Whitewater Campus safety information and crime statistics/annual Security Report, see Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. If you would like a paper copy of the report please contact the UW-Whitewater Police at 262-472-4660.

Well-qualified candidates can expect a starting annual salary commensurate with the candidate's education, related experience, and qualifications.

UW System employees receive an excellent benefit package. To learn more about the UW System's comprehensive benefit package, review the UW System Employee Benefits Brochure.

CONDITIONS OF APPOINTMENT:

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. If you have questions regarding this, please contact Human Resources. UW-Whitewater is not an e-verify employer, therefore STEM extensions are not options for work authorization.

Applications received by April 20th, 2025 are ensured full consideration. Applications received after that date may be given consideration at the discretion of the search committee. The most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process.

If you have questions regarding this recruitment or if you are unable to complete the application online due to a disability or system problem, please contact us at (262) 472-1024 or hr@uww.edu

For questions regarding this position, please contact:

Karen Brueggeman

brueggek@UWW.edu

Only complete application packages will be considered. This includes online submission of the following documents:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Name and contact information for three professional references

This Job ID is 21791.