Mental Health Therapist

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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

How to Apply

TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION: Applications received by 9/9/2026 are ensured full consideration. Applications received after that date may be given consideration at the discretion of the search committee.

Application materials will be evaluated, and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. Incomplete and/or late application materials may not receive consideration. Files must be complete to be considered.

Submission in PDF format is preferred for all attachments. Please include the following documents:

• Cover letter addressing qualifications and experience
• Resume
• (Official Transcripts may be required of finalist)

After you submit your application, you will be unable to edit it. Please be sure to include all required materials before submitting your application.

Contact Information

• Name: Stacey Gerken
• Email: sgerken@uwsp.edu
• Phone: 715-346-3553
• If you have any questions regarding the application process, need special arrangements, or if you submitted your application with missing materials, please call or email:
• Human Resources
• Email: human.resources@uwsp.edu
• Phone: 715-346-2606

Please note that 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. UW-Stevens Point does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position.

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.

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. Visit uwsp.edu for more information about UW-Stevens Point.

To learn about the Stevens Point (aka Point) area fun, jobs, housing, education, quality of life, and bragging rights, visit stevenspointarea.com.

Individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process should contact Human Resources and Affirmative Action at 715-346-2606 or hr@uwsp.edu.

The safety and success of students, faculty, and staff at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is paramount. 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. You may obtain the complete report at www3.uwsp.edu

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.

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.