Professional Counselor II or III
About The Position
Under general supervision, the Professional Counselor provides professional mental health services to currently enrolled Texas A&M University-San Antonio students. Services include individual, group, and couples therapy; assessment; outreach; case management; and crisis intervention. The position also provides training seminars and professional expertise, assists with coordinating counseling services and programs, and contributes to developing new programs. It may supervise assigned staff or graduate-level student interns. The position works under the general supervision of the Assistant Director and may directly supervise master’s- and/or doctoral-level graduate trainees at the Student Counseling Center. It requires timely and ethical documentation, consultation on difficult clinical cases, and participation in professional development. The counselor also collaborates with university colleagues on outreach and may serve on committees and assist with front desk coverage. The position requires a relevant master’s degree and professional clinical experience and credentials specific to the applicable Texas license. The posting lists a proposed minimum salary of $4,708.34 per month and a salary of $56,500, commensurate with experience.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Counseling and Guidance, Social Work, Counseling, Clinical Psychology, or another specialty related to the job function.
- LPC applicants must have completed at least 3,000 clock hours of post-licensure clinical mental health experience with no less than 18 months of supervision.
- LMFT applicants must have completed 3,000 clock hours of full-time post-licensure clinical experience with no less than 24 months and 200 hours of supervision.
- LCSW applicants must have completed at least one year of supervised clinical experience with 100 hours of supervision and passed their state board exam.
- Texas LPC, LMFT, or LCSW licensure is required and must be maintained for continued employment.
- Knowledge of clinical competency in multicultural counseling.
- Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
- Adherence to the ethical principles and code of conduct of the relevant Texas licensing board and applicable Texas laws.
Nice To Haves
- Five years of post-licensure clinical mental health experience in a college counseling center or other relevant setting.
Responsibilities
- Provide individual, group, and couples counseling, assessment, outreach, case management, and crisis intervention services to currently enrolled students.
- May supervise graduate trainees, including coordinating orientation, holding individual supervision meetings, providing case consultation and training, and assisting with feedback.
- Document counseling services in a timely manner in accordance with Texas licensure/BHEC requirements and Student Counseling Center policies.
- Administer and interpret appropriate psychological assessments and inventories, make referrals, and manage organizational and administrative aspects of counseling cases.
- Seek consultation from peers and leadership regarding difficult clinical cases.
- Provide consultation to faculty, staff, students, and parents as applicable.
- Participate in professional development to meet licensure requirements and expand mental health knowledge.
- Collaborate with Student Counseling Center and university staff and faculty to develop, implement, and participate in on- and off-campus outreach events, including presentations, panel discussions, and tabling events.
- May serve on departmental, division, or university committees and participate in regularly scheduled meetings.
- Assist with front desk coverage as needed, including answering phones and scheduling client appointments.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
