Clinical Therapist
2 days ago
La Crosse
Job Description Viterbo University is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Clinical Therapist to join our Counseling Services team in a full-time, 10-month, exempt position supporting the well-being of our student community. This role provides a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact by offering short-term and ongoing counseling, crisis intervention, and psycho-educational programming. The Clinical Therapist will work with students facing a wide range of concerns including anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and interpersonal relationships while collaborating with faculty, staff, and community partners to ensure comprehensive support. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: DIRECT COUNSELING AND CASE MANAGEMENT • Provide short-term and ongoing counseling to enrolled students., • Provides counseling for enrolled students who present with emotional, personal, or psychological concerns., • Provides counseling for enrolled students with focus on bereavement, depression, anxiety, eating disorders, family relations, interpersonal relationships, reconciliation, relationship violence, sexual assault, stress management, substance abuse, suicide prevention, and addictions under the supervision of the Director of Counseling Services or designee., • Provides individual, group, couples, and family counseling for enrolled students., • Conducts intake interviews, develops treatment goals, and evaluates client progress under the supervision of the Director of Counseling Services or designee., • Prepare clients for transition out of counseling through discharge planning., • Maintains confidentiality of records relating to client treatment in accordance with FERPA requirements & legal, ethical, professional standards., • Administer, interpret, and provide feedback results of psychological screening tools and assessments under the supervision of the Director of Counseling Services or designee., • Consult and collaborate with university personnel and off-campus mental health and psychiatric services., • Offer consultation to faculty, administrators, and other university employees related to student concerns., • Refer to appropriate professionals for assessment, treatment and follow-up as needed., • Maintain complete, organized, and timely electronic health record in accordance with legal, ethical, professional standards, and prudent professional practice., • Assist with emergency interventions and coordination of treatment plans with necessary campus and community resources under the supervision of the Director of Counseling Services or designee., • Assist and/or manage crisis intervention according to procedures, with referral to campus and community resources as needed. Provides follow-up support for the campus community, providing services as needed., • May be asked to assist with emergency duties during and after the regular office hours., • Conduct email or phone outreach to students as designated by Director of Counseling Services., • Assist in maintaining the Counseling Services web site to keep students up to date on resources and programs available for support., • Provide psycho-educational programming for students, employees, faculty, and the campus community., • Plans and implements campus-wide promotional print and education materials for mental health maintenance and promotion., • Provides consultation and training to student development staff, student services staff, faculty and other Viterbo employees regarding psychological development and behavioral health matters., • May be asked to serve on the PROMISE Committee along with Director of Counseling Services; assists in implementation of initiatives., • May be asked to serve on CARE Committee along with Director of Counseling Services., • Ensure compliance with university, local, state and federal regulations and guidelines., • Maintain complete, accurate and updated records., • Keep abreast of current developments in college and university counseling services including regulations and guidelines., • Uphold professional license in good standing, remain in compliance with requirements for continuing education based on state and ethical guidelines. Participate in ongoing professional development opportunities to maintain understanding of evidence-based practices., • Master's Degree in a Counseling or similar program., • LPC, LPC-IT or an equivalent license in a mental health field required. Must be licensable in the state of Wisconsin., • Experience or interest in working with individuals struggling with substance use and other addictive types of behavior are preferred., • Individuals who are self-motivated, work well independently, and detail orientated are also preferred., • The ability to comfortably speak in public is also a necessity in this position. To Apply: Please complete the online employment application form and upload a letter of interest, CV/resume, and three professional references. About the University: Viterbo University is a private Catholic, Franciscan institution founded by the Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration. Viterbo is dedicated to preparing students for faithful service and ethical leadership. Viterbo offers a student-centered liberal arts education with a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs. Located in La Crosse, Wisconsin, the university is nestled along the scenic Mississippi River and surrounded by the stunning bluffs of the Driftless Region. The local area combines natural beauty with a vibrant, welcoming community, offering opportunities for outdoor recreation, arts and culture. Together, Viterbo and La Crosse provide an exceptional place to live, work, and make a difference. Job Posted by ApplicantPro