Welcome to the Student Health and Wellness (SHAW) Counseling interdisciplinary training program! Rooted in a commitment to culturally competent and evidence-based practices, SHAW – Counseling at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) addresses the needs of students to promote psychological health among undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. The SHAW Counseling staff is an energetic, dedicated, and highly skilled group of clinicians who are deeply committed to meeting the mental health needs of our UWM students.
As part of our dual mission, SHAW – Counseling offers training each year to a multidisciplinary cohort comprised of clinical fellows and graduate-level counseling and social work students. We do not offer a psychology practicum or postdoctoral psychology fellowship at this time.
- We provide outpatient mental health services to the diverse student body of roughly 23,000 undergraduate and graduate students at an urban research university
- Services are provided by a multidisciplinary team of licensed clinical social workers, licensed professional counselors, licensed marriage and family therapists, psychiatrists, and psychiatric nurse practitioners.
- SHAW is an integrated mental health, medical, and wellness center
- We provide over 7,500 outpatient appointments each year for evaluation, psychotherapy, medication management, crisis intervention, and group treatment
- We are also involved in outreach and prevention-oriented services
- SHAW is accredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care
Trainees are considered a vital part of SHAW, and we maintain a dual mission:
- Provide the UWM student community with the very best mental health services available.
- Mentor and train the next generation of mental health clinicians for careers as therapists.
The training program is based on a philosophy of experiential learning through supervised professional practice – a “learning by doing” process.
Trainees at SHAW will:
- Expand and deepen existing skills
- Develop new skills and therapeutic interventions
- Acquire cultural awareness, knowledge, and humility
- Gain a deeper understanding of case conceptualization
- Serve a diverse student population
- Learn to examine yourself to reflect and grow as a clinician through the supervision process
- Gain critical experience to prepare you for the next step in your career
In addition to individual counseling, trainees may have the opportunity to provide crisis services, co-lead groups and workshops, provide relationship counseling, and present outreach programming to the campus community.
| Master’s Intern | Clinical Fellow |
| 8-10 hours per week of direct service (individual counseling, co-facilitating group therapy, outreach programming) | 20-22 hours per week of direct service (individual counseling, co-facilitating group therapy, outreach programming) |
| 2 hours per week of clinical supervision and 2 hours of case consultation group supervision | 2 hours per week of clinical supervision and 2 hours of case consultation group supervision |
| 1.5 hours of training seminars monthly | 1.5 hours of training seminars monthly |
| 2 hours for paperwork, documentation, etc. | 9-10 hours for paperwork, documentation, etc. |
| 20 hours/week | 40 hours/week (w/ lunch break) |
- Experiences providing therapy for college students with diverse concerns from multicultural backgrounds
- Experiences working within a multidisciplinary team
- Exposure to various psychotherapy approaches and techniques, such as interpersonal, psychodynamic, person-centered, CBT, ACT, family systems, narrative, and mindfulness-based approaches
- Training in case management, clinical consultation, and coordination of care with other providers and/or campus partners
- Increased awareness of intersecting identities in both clinical work and professional development
For graduate students in counseling, social work and related mental health programs
Beginning in August, this internship is typically two semesters. It is designed for students currently pursuing a master’s degree in counseling, social work or a related mental health field. The internship’s primary emphasis is on advanced clinical training and the provision of supervised clinical interventions with a college student population. It will be 20 hours per week with the option of providing clinical services during winter break. The internship provides supervised direct service of individual counseling, consultation, and outreach activities with the additional possibility of interpersonal process, support and psychoeducational skills-building groups. We anticipate 3 positions open in the fall.
Requirements
This program is designed to meet the needs of Counseling and MSW students pursuing their final field placement experience in clinical work. Some clinical experience is required, as students will begin providing clinical services after an orientation process.
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For post-masters, unlicensed new professionals from social work, marriage and family therapy or counseling fields
The focus on this 12-month fellowship is to provide supervised clinical practice aimed at refining clinical skills in preparation for functioning as independent practitioners in a university mental health setting. Fellows experience a supportive environment that encourages greater professional autonomy balanced with support and opportunities for consultation with seasoned senior staff through the year. It will be 40 hours per week and focuses on the provision of direct clinical service such as individual counseling, group therapy, crisis sessions, training and outreach, and more. We have one available position. This position comes with a yearly stipend and eligibility for benefits.
Requirements
The minimum requirements to apply for the clinical fellowship are completion of an 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. Two years of related experience is preferred. Applicants must have degrees conferred and have obtained their APSW, LPC-IT, or MFT-IT certification in the state of Wisconsin by August 1st or the first day of the fellowship.
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To learn more, ask a question, or submit application materials, contact:
Jeb 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
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.
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.
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.