Professional Counselor I

Texas A&M University System•Kingsville, TX

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Professional Counselor I is an entry-level counseling position designed for emerging mental health professionals seeking to build clinical expertise in a supportive, collaborative university environment. Working under general supervision, the Professional Counselor I provides personal, academic, career, and substance use counseling services to students while developing advanced skills in assessment, crisis intervention, outreach, consultation, and program development. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on student success, well-being, and retention through individual and group counseling, wellness promotion, crisis response, and campus collaboration. The Professional Counselor I works closely with experienced counseling professionals and contributes to a culture of care, resilience, and student-centered support. The ideal candidate is passionate about helping students thrive, committed to professional growth, and comfortable working in a dynamic environment that occasionally requires evening, after-hours, and weekend responsibilities to support student needs and university programming.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Counseling and Guidance, Social Work, Counseling, Clinical Psychology, or related specialty.
Practical/field placement relevant to college counseling or supervised experience.
Passed the National Counselor Exam (NCE)
Eligible for LPC‑Associate, LPC, LMFT, LMSW, or LCSW
Must maintain licensure for continued employment

Nice To Haves

Two or more years of post‑graduate clinical experience in a university or college counseling center
Experience providing crisis intervention and participating in after‑hours/on‑call rotations
Experience working with wide-ranging student populations, including first‑generation students, veterans, and historically underrepresented groups
Experience conducting outreach, psychoeducation, and wellness programming
Clinical competency in multicultural counseling
Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others
Adherence to ethical principles and state laws

Responsibilities

Provide personal counseling and crisis intervention services to individuals, couples, and groups.
Provide academic, career, alcohol, and other drug counseling to individuals and groups.
Conduct assessments and administer, score, and interpret psychological tests and inventories as appropriate.
Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation, counseling records, referrals, and case management activities.
Participate in an after-hours crisis intervention on-call rotation and respond to urgent student mental health concerns as needed.
Serve as a resource to students, faculty, and staff regarding student mental health, academic concerns, career development, and substance use issues.
Consult with university stakeholders regarding students who may benefit from counseling or supportive interventions.
Respond to inquiries regarding counseling services, programs, policies, and available resources.
Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with campus departments and community partners to strengthen student support services.
Design, coordinate, and facilitate psychoeducational programming focused on mental health, wellness, resilience, and student success.
Develop and deliver presentations, workshops, and trainings for students, faculty, staff, and campus organizations.
Assist with outreach initiatives, awareness campaigns, and educational programming that promote mental health and well-being across campus.
Develop educational materials and support classroom, conference, and community presentations.
Demonstrate flexibility in scheduling and participate in occasional evening and weekend presentations, outreach events, and special programs.
Assist in the mentorship and daily guidance of counseling practicum students.
Co-facilitate case consultation, supervision discussions, and educational training opportunities for practicum students.
Support the development of future counseling professionals through collaborative learning and professional role modeling.
Participate in applied research, assessment, and program evaluation initiatives that support continuous improvement of counseling services.
Contribute to the dissemination of research and evaluation findings through presentations, publications, or other professional activities.
Assist in the development and enhancement of counseling center programs and services.
Assist with departmental operations, projects, and administrative responsibilities as assigned.
Support strategic initiatives and organizational goals that advance Counseling Center and university objectives.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical
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: Employee Tuition Assistance Program, Book scholarships, Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Retirement: Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) or Optional Retirement Plan (ORP), dependent on position, Voluntary Tax Deferred Account/Deferred Compensation Plan
Employee Leave: 8+ hours of vacation per month, 8 hours of sick leave per month, 8 hours of paid Birthday leave, 12-15 paid holidays per year
Opportunity to receive LPC-S supervision, when available, at no additional cost to the employee, supporting professional licensure and career advancement.
Access to ongoing professional development, clinical consultation, training, and mentorship opportunities.
Eligibility for wellness programs and incentives offered through Texas A&M University-Kingsville Human Resources, supporting employee health, well-being, and work-life balance.