Resource Development Intern Jobs in Wisconsin (NOW HIRING)

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.

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: https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/download/quickguidegrad.pdf

UW-River Falls 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 at 715-425-4941.

The Universities of Wisconsin will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the final candidates may be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).

As required by Title IX and federal regulations, UW-River Falls does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its education programs or activities, including in admission and employment. Questions about the application of Title IX may be referred to UWRF's Title IX Coordinator attitleix@uwrf.edu; the Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights; or both. For more information, please see students.uwrf.edu/titleix.

Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you, your most recent employer, and all previous Universities of Wisconsin institutions and State of Wisconsin agency employers from the past seven (7) years to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment per Universities of Wisconsin Administrative Policy 1275.

The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, which includes statistics about reported crimes and information about campus security policies can be viewed atwww.uwrf.edu/police/annual-security-and-fire-safety-reportor call University Police at 715-425-3133 for a paper copy.

UW-River Falls provides reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual with a disability. If you need assistance or an accommodation in applying because of a disability, contact hr@uwrf.edu or 715-425-3518.

The University is committed to academic freedom and freedom of expression, and provides all members of the University community the broadest possible latitude to explore ideas and to speak, write, listen, challenge and learn, pursuant to Regent Policy Document 4-21 Commitment to Academic Freedom and Freedom of Expression.

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.