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Clinical Fellowship

  • 12 month fellowship in college mental health beginning in August, 2026
  • Multidisciplinary training opportunity for new, post-masters professionals from the fields of social work, counseling, and marriage and family therapy.
  • Provides supervised clinical practice to help you refine your clinical skills in preparation for functioning as an independent practitioner
  • Focus on providing clinical services including individual and group therapy with occasional outreach activities
  • Formal training activities include weekly case conference, regular training seminars, and individual supervision
Direct Clinical Service
  • Caseload of 18-20 clients a week providing brief, time-limited counseling
  • Individual and relationship therapy with diverse undergraduate and graduate/professional clients
  • Co-facilitation of group therapy with a variety of groups tailored to various topics and identities
  • Crisis intervention and mental health emergency response
Indirect Clinical Service
  • Weekly two hour supervision with a licensed senior staff member focused on clinical case management, therapy dynamics, and professional/personal development issues
  • Weekly two hour group sup/case conference for discussion of issues related to providing clinical care in the university setting
  • Training seminars and professional development programs
  • Committee work including agency committees and task groups
  • Participation in weekly staff meetings and regular meetings with the training director
Benefits
  • Annual stipend ($42,800) beginning in August
  • Eligibility for university benefit programs including medical coverage, retirement plans, life insurance, 10 paid holidays, and flexible leave schedule
  • Private office with computer, email account, internet access, and access to university facilitates including libraries
  • To review UWM benefits, please visit UWM’s Human Resources’ website.
Requirements
  • Completion of MSW degree, a master’s degree in counseling/counselor education or related field, or a master’s degree in marriage and family therapy and working toward independent licensure
  • Degrees must be conferred and APSW/LPC-IT/MFT-IT certification obtained for state of Wisconsin by August 1, or the first day of the fellowship
  • Two years of related experience is preferred
  • A supervised internship or equivalent work in a university counseling center, mental health agency  or related professional setting is preferred
  • General skills, knowledge, and experience in individual, relationship, and group counseling/psychotherapy; assessment; multicultural issues; and crisis intervention.
Application Process

To apply for this fellowship opportunity, you must submit the following:

  • Letter of interest including your interest in, goals for, and expectations of clinical fellowship at a university counseling center
  • Curriculum Vitae or Resume
  • Graduate transcripts (may be unofficial)
  • Two letters of recommendation, one of which speaks to your clinical experience.

The application process is currently closed. Please check back in the coming months for information about the 2027-2028 academic year.

Application materials and/or questions about the application process or fellowship should be directed to:

Jex Ebben, MSW, LCSW
Pronouns: they/them/theirs
Training Director, Counseling
Student Health and Wellness
Division of Student Affairs
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
jtebben@uwm.edu
Northwest Quadrant, Building D, 8th Floor
PO Box 413
Milwaukee, WI 53201-0413
Main Office: 414-229-7429

Professional & Ethical Conduct

Trainees are expected to behave professionally and ethically at all times. In addition to the policies and procedures of SHAW, you must also abide by the ethical code of your discipline, e.g., NASW, ACA, or AAMFT.

To avoid dual relationships and protect privacy, applicants to the SHAW‑Counseling training program must not have previously received clinical services from SHAW‑Counseling (triage and case management appointments excluded). Counseling interns are also ineligible to receive SHAW‑Counseling services during their internship. Applicants who are former clients or anticipate needing services in the future should consider this policy carefully.

Recording

Trainees are required to record all of their clinical sessions and will only be assigned clients who consent to recording of their sessions. Recording is a necessary part of the training process that facilitates supervision and provides important feedback on the service you provide. Reviewing your recorded sessions and using them in supervision will help you grow as a clinician.

UWM is an equal opportunity employer and institution. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for internships/fellowships without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law regulations.