Clinical Counselor or Clinical Counselor Associate

University of the Incarnate Word; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

University of the Incarnate Word seeks a Clinical Counselor or Clinical Counselor Associate to provide individual, couples, and group counseling for UIW students and employees. The role includes crisis assessment/intervention and psychoeducational presentations across UIW campuses.

Responsibilities also cover counseling employees, collaboration with the Behavioral Health Services team, and occasional travel to multiple campuses to support events and student well-being.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Counseling or related field.
• One year of clinical counseling experience with diverse populations.
• Eligible for Texas licensure (LPC, LCSW, or LPC-Associate) by date of assignment.
• Bilingual in Spanish is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, couples, and group counseling.
• Conduct crisis assessment/intervention and psychoeducational presentations.
• Offer counseling and referral services to UIW employees as needed.
• Travel to multiple uiw campuses for treatment and events.

Skills

Counseling modalities

Culturally diverse populations

Microsoft Word/Excel/Outlook/PowerPoin

Web/social media proficiency

Interpersonal communication

Team collaboration

Education

Master's Degree in Counseling

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

Clinical Counselor or Clinical Counselor Associate

UIW Mission

Position Summary

The Clinical Counselor or Clinical Counselor Associate is responsible for providing individual, couples, and group counseling, as well as crisis assessment/ intervention and psychoeducational presentations to students enrolled at UIW or any of its affiliate PreK-12 programs, professional schools, and in the Osteopathic School of Medicine. Position also provides counseling and referral services to employees of the UIW system, as needed. The Clinical Counselor or Clinical Counselor Associate reports to the Director of Behavioral Health Services within the School of Osteopathic Medicine.

Position primarily works out of the School of Osteopathic Medicine located at Brooks City Base Campus located at 7615 Kennedy Hill Drive, San Antonio, TX 78235.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Must be knowledgeable in a variety of evidenced based and brief counseling modalities and comfortable with the use of assessment and treatment planning.
• Must be proficient in providing counseling to culturally diverse populations with a variety of life challenges/ diagnoses. If fully licensed, must be eligible for insurance credentialing.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint, and be social media savvy.
• Ability to learn and assist with the web page and social media.
• Must possess excellent interpersonal, written, oral/presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with team members.
• Ability to effectively manage conflict and communicate well during problem-solving.
• Ability to travel to multiple campuses for treatment and assigned events and meetings.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures.
• Employee shall adhere to all applicable rules and regulations of the University, the Conference, and the NCAA.

Required Education

Master's Degree in Counseling or related field.

Required Work Experience

One (1) year of clinical counseling experience working with diverse populations such as children and adults, military populations, survivors of violence/ sexual assault, and international clients.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual in the Spanish language.
• Doctorate in Counseling or related field.
• Clinical counseling experience in a higher education/health care setting.

Required Certifications, Licenses or Registrations

• Current Licensure or ability to secure Texas Licensure by date of assignment required in one of the following:
  • Texas Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC).
  • Texas Licensed Social Worker (LCSW).
  • Texas Licensed Professional Counselor Associate (LPC-Associate).
• Must have a valid driver's license, driving record that is insurable by UIW insurance carrier, and be at least 21 years of age, as required to drive for UIW.

Work Hours

Monday through Thursday 9am to 6pm and Friday 8am to 5pm with flexibility to meet the needs of UIW students. May require occasional weekend work for special events.

Physical Demands

• Ability to actively engage in assigned events for extended periods of time.
• Ability to regularly move about campus and event venues to actively engage faculty/staff/ current students, as well as attend meetings on and off campus.

Posting Number: AS2328PO

Job Type: Full Time

Job Category: Administrator (exempt)

Desired Start Date: 01/04/2027

Reports To: Director of Behavioral Health Services Counseling

Salary: $45,000-$60,000 Annualized based on credentials of finalist

Open Date: 10/26/2026

Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions to Applicant

N/A.

UIW is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national origin, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, veteran status, pregnancy, and religion (except in limited circumstances when religious preference is both permitted by law and deemed appropriate as a matter of University policy).