Intern - Counseling

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Position Title:

Intern - Counseling

Job Category:

Employees in Training

Employment Type:

Terminal (Fixed Term)

Job Profile:

Intern (Non-Physician) NE

Job Duties:

Position Summary

The Counseling Intern position is designed for individuals enrolled in a post-graduate, pre-licensure internship program (LPC-IT) and working toward full licensure as a professional counselor in the state of Wisconsin. Under the supervision of licensed mental health professionals, the intern will engage in structured training and gain practical experience essential to meeting state licensure requirements.

Primary Responsibilities

• Participate in postgraduate/pre-licensure (LPC-IT) training and supervision provided by licensed counseling staff.

• Provide individual counseling services to students experiencing developmental, personal, academic, and mental health concerns.

• Facilitate counseling and psychoeducational groups.

• Assess student needs and connect students with appropriate campus and community resources.

• Provide consultation, information, and referral services to faculty and staff.

• Develop and deliver presentations, outreach programs, and student success initiatives that promote mental health and well-being.

• Serve on multidisciplinary campus committees and collaborate with campus partners.

• Support peer-to-peer counseling program operations under the guidance of licensed counseling staff.

• Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation in accordance with professional, ethical, and legal standards.

Key Job Responsibilities:

Department: Clinical Services

Pay Rate: $22.00 per hour

Required Qualifications:

• Master's degree in counseling from an accredited institution.

• Actively pursuing professional licensure (LPC-IT or equivalent status).

• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.

• Demonstrated ability to organize, facilitate, and lead groups effectively.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a college or university counseling center and/or with young adult populations.

• Experience or specialized training in areas relevant to college mental health, including mood disorders, substance use concerns, trauma, eating disorders, and related clinical issues.

• Ability to effectively serve individuals from diverse racial, ethnic, cultural, socioeconomic, gender identity, and sexual orientation backgrounds.

• Experience supporting high-risk or high-acuity clients.

• Proficiency in brief, solution-focused counseling approaches.

• Experience providing crisis intervention and managing urgent mental health situations.

• Flexibility and adaptability in responding to evolving student needs.

• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills within a multidisciplinary care environment.

• Experience using electronic health or mental health record systems.

How to Apply:

Applicants are required to apply online at Career Opportunities. UWRF will not consider paper, emailed or faxed applications.  Applicants are required to provide:

• Resume

• Letter of interest specifying qualifications and experience (cover letter)

Inquiries should be addressed to:
Annemarie Schwery

Search Chair

annemarie.schwery@uwrf.edu

Deadline to Apply: Initial review of applications will begin upon receipt. For full consideration, applicants should submit all required materials on or before, June 30, 2026. 

Employees receive excellent benefits including exceptionally low-cost comprehensive health, dental and vision benefits; employer match of Wisconsin Retirement System contributions of 7.20%; an attractive amount of paid leave per year in addition to paid sick leave. To learn more about our benefits, go to: