Department of Sociology and Social Work

Karen Schueler, M.S. LCPC

Instructor

Karen Schueler is a graduate of Fort Hays State University with a Master of Science degree in counseling, and is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. At Fort Hays State University, Karen is an adjunct instructor, teaching two courses through the Virtual College on Family Communication and Stepfamilies.

 

Karen works full-time at the High Plains Mental Health Center in Hays, Kansas, which covers 20 counties of northwest Kansas. In her nineteen years with High Plains, Karen has served in a variety of roles including children's therapist, case manager, consultant, and is currently the Manager of the Prevention, Education and Outreach Department. Her duties in this capacity include public relations events, consults, and coordinating and providing educational presentations and programs in northwest Kansas on a variety of mental health topics. Karen is also a member of the Center's critical incident response team, and is trained in Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) and in Community Crisis Response Team Training through the National Organization for Victim Assistance (NOVA).

 

In her free time, Karen likes to golf.