TEEX Public Safety Counselor IV
About The Position
Under general supervision, the TEEX Public Safety Counselor IV provides trauma-informed counseling and wellness support tailored to public safety professionals, including law enforcement, fire service, EMS, telecommunicators, and emergency management personnel. This position requires an in-depth understanding of first responder culture, operational stress, and barriers to help-seeking within public service response systems. The TEEX Public Safety Counselor IV provides both in-person and virtual clinical services, participates in critical incident response, and collaborates with peer-support teams, chaplains, and agency leadership to build resilience and sustain wellness across the first responder community. May provide clinical supervision to master’s and doctoral-level counseling interns and practicum students. This position reports to the Program Director, Public Safety Wellness.
Requirements
- Master’s degree or higher in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, or related behavioral health field from an accredited college or university.
- Ten years of experience providing counseling services to first responders, military, or other high-risk occupational populations, including collaborating with peer-support teams, law enforcement, fire, EMS, or emergency management organizations.
- Must have a valid motor vehicle operator’s license or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment.
- Current licensure in Texas as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), or Licensed Psychologist. (Must maintain an unrestricted license in good standing with the respective Texas licensing board.)
- Any one or combination of the following certifications including: CPT, TF-CBT, ART and/or EMDR OR equivalent related clinical experience.
Responsibilities
- Provides trauma-informed counseling and wellness support tailored to public safety professionals
- Provides both in-person and virtual clinical services
- Participates in critical incident response
- Collaborates with peer-support teams, chaplains, and agency leadership to build resilience and sustain wellness across the first responder community
- May provide clinical supervision to master’s and doctoral-level counseling interns and practicum students
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, life- and long-term disability insurance through The Texas A&M System .
- TEEX contributes to employee health and basic life premiums. Family enrollment is available.
- Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
- 12-15 paid holidays per year.
- Paid vacation and sick leave.
- Wellness programs and release time.
- Access to online learning platforms.
- Educational reimbursement assistance and release time.
- Leadership development programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
