Licensed Professional Counselor I

Texas A&M - Texarkana•Texarkana, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for providing counseling services to assist students reach their personal, academic and career goals. Promote a healthy campus environment and meet the psychological needs of the University community.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Counseling and Guidance, Social Work, Counseling, Clinical Psychology, or other specialty related to job function.
Practical/field placement relevant to college counseling, or supervised experience related to job function.
Clinical competency in multicultural counseling.
Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
Adherence to the Ethical Principles and Code of Conduct for the relevant Texas State Licensing Board and all relevant laws of the State of Texas.
Eligible for licensure as a Texas Licensed Professional Counselor-Associate (LPC-Associate), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Masters Social Worker (LMSW), or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).
Must maintain licensure for continued employment.
Ability to travel and work beyond normal office hours.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Nice To Haves

Three (3) years’ experience in counseling or a related field
Excellent communication skills—oral and written
Experience counseling in a college counseling center
Experience in career counseling and alcohol/drug use counseling
Successful experience in the development and presentation of mental health seminars
Successful work experience in counseling all segments of a college campus population

Responsibilities

Provides individual and group counseling for personal, academic, and career concerns.
Engages in counseling related activities including case management, mental health and related seminars, test administration and interpretation, record maintenance, and referral.
Provides crisis intervention services and consults with the director about crisis situations.
Engages in program development, educational outreach, psychoeducational programming, and evaluation activities.
Conducts all duties and responsibilities in accordance with ethical and professional standards and state laws.
Works collaboratively with colleagues in and across the institution.
Consults with faculty and staff regarding counseling services for students.
Engages in professional development activities to enhance professional skills and maintain counselor licensure.
Provides service to the university through committee involvement.
Utilizes computer technology to support the counseling function.
Contributes to the effective team management of all relevant problems, issues, and opportunities.
Assist in the oversight of outreach efforts, including the development of material for the delivery of educational and training programs (targeting mental health and wellness issues) and/or classroom and conference presentations.
Assist in the oversight and guidance of the daily activities of assigned counseling or social work practicum/internship students.
Co-facilitate case supervision and educational training for counseling or social work practicum/internship students.
Assists with establishing and collaborating with community partnerships on and off campus.
Other duties may be assigned.

Benefits

Medical $0 - $30 per month for Employee Only coverage after university contribution ($920 value)
Up to 83% of premium covered by the university: Employee and Spouse
Employee and Children
Employee and Family coverage
Dental & Vision
Life Insurance, Accidental D&D, Long Term Disability, Flexible Spending Account and Day Care Spending Account
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
75% waiver of tuition and fees for full-time employees, their spouses and children
8+ hours of vacation paid time off every month
8 hours of sick leave paid time off every month
8 hours of paid time off for birthday leave
12-15 paid holidays each year
Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) or Optional Retirement Plan (ORP)
Voluntary Tax Deferred Account/Deferred Compensation Plan
Professional Development via LinkedIn Learning
Employee Assistance Program
On Campus Wellness Opportunities