Professional Counselor I-II, University Counseling Center

Texas A&M University System • Corpus Christi, TX

11d • $49,000 - $60,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Professional Counselor I/II serves the Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi community by providing a full continuum of psychological services with a specialized focus on crisis intervention, triage assessment, and alcohol and other drug (AOD) screening and programming. Under general supervision, this position delivers individual and group counseling, comprehensive clinical/triage assessments, clinical supervision, and outreach/consultation.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Counseling, Clinical Psychology, Social Work or other specialty related to job function.
• Practical/field placement relevant to college counseling, or supervised experience related to job function.
• Licensed as Licensed Professional Counselor Associate. Must maintain licensure for continued employment.
• Texas Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Must maintain licensure for continued employment.
• LPC’s must have completed at least 3000 hours of post-licensure clinical mental health experience in no less than 18 months of supervision. LMFT’s must have completed 3000 clock hours of full-time post-licensure clinical experience in no less than 24 months with 200 hours of supervision. LCSW’s must have completed at least one (1) year of supervised clinical experience with 100 hours of supervision and have passed their state board exam.
• Demonstrated experience in brief therapy and/or solution focused therapy with adults in an outpatient setting.
• Demonstrated experience assessing and treating a wide variety of clinical conditions.
• Demonstrated experience in crisis intervention.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills (verbal and written) to be able to effectively collaborate within a multidisciplinary environment and the campus community.
• Knowledge and experience with Electronic Medical Records systems
• Knowledge and experience with telemental health platforms and providing telemental health services.

Nice To Haves

• Licensed as Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Texas or able to obtain this licensure in Texas within six months of hire if licensed in another state.
• Two (2) or more years of post-graduate experience in social work, counseling, or other mental health agency.
• Experience providing counseling services as a professional staff member in a university setting.
• Experience in assessment and intervention of individuals with serious mental health concerns and/or a history of trauma.
• Demonstrated program development and coordination skills.
• Advanced clinical training and experience in specialized area (e.g., trauma, eating disorders, OCD, AOD)
• Advanced clinical training, experience and certification in an evidence-based therapy modality (e.g., EMDR, DBT, ACT, CBT).
• Experience providing clinical supervision to master’s level counseling and psychology trainees utilizing a multiculturally competent approach.

Responsibilities

• Provide brief individual counseling, consultation, and referrals.
• Conduct alcohol and drug screenings and comprehensive substance use assessments.
• Facilitate recovery-focused group sessions, psychoeducational classes, and support groups, as assigned.
• Maintain accurate/timely documentation in the electronic medical records system.
• Participate in biweekly case conferences and informal case consultations for client care coordination.
• Conduct triage and crisis assessments including de-escalation, safety/risk evaluation, and stabilization planning during daily crisis walk-in hours.
• Coordinate referrals to a higher level of care (inpatient hospitalization, intensive outpatient, etc.) as needed.
• Follow up with students in crisis to monitor progress and ensure linkage to support.
• Develop and deliver presentations, workshops, and outreach programs related to mental health, suicide prevention, and AOD issues.
• Engage in campus-wide prevention and early intervention efforts.
• Serve as liaison and consultant to campus and community partners, including collegiate recovery/programming initiatives.
• Provide short-term embedded support services in conjunction with campus programs including occasional weekend and evening programs (e.g., annual university camp for freshman).
• Coordinate a specialized program area (e.g., AOD, recovery programming, embedded support for specific student population).
• Collaborate with campus partners to optimize care coordination and referral pathways.
• Provide clinical supervision to master’s level counseling practicum trainees and interns.
• Participate in selection, onboarding, and training of counseling practicum trainees and interns.

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
• On-campus wellness opportunities
• Work Life Solutions: Counseling, Work Life Assistance, Financial Resources, and Legal Resources
• Tuition Benefits: Public Loan Forgiveness, Book scholarships, 100% tuition coverage for up to 18 credit hours per fiscal year (other rules may apply).
• Retirement: Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) or Optional Retirement Plan (ORP), Voluntary Tax Deferred Account/Deferred Compensation Plan
• Time Off: 8+ hours of vacation paid time off every month, 8 hours of sick leave time off every month, 8 hours of paid time off for Birthday leave, 12-15 paid holidays each year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level