Counselor

Tarrant County College; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 715,000 - 856,000; Full time

Job summary

Tarrant County College (Trinity River Campus) is seeking a Counselor to provide counseling, crisis intervention, and individual/group guidance to support student success and well-being. This full-time role works at Trinity River Campus and reports to the TR Student Activities department.

The position requires a Master's in Counseling or related field and Texas licensure (LPC/LMFT/LCSW/NCC). Responsibilities include seminars, referrals, and collaboration with faculty to promote student

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Counseling, Psychology, or Social Work, or related field
• Three (3) years' experience providing counseling
• Licensed in Texas: LPC, LMFT, LCP, NCC, or LCSW with unrestricted license

Responsibilities

• Assists individuals with social, emotional, and developmental issues
• Coordinates crisis intervention and referral services with campus partners
• Develops and presents wellness and student success seminars
• References community resources as needed
• Engages in research and follow-up to evaluate counseling outcomes
• Assists with academic advising processes
• Visits area high schools for seminars and information
• Collaborates with faculty to promote student success
• Analyzes information to guide vocational and educational planning
• Prepares and analyzes occupational and educational data for counselees

Skills

Counseling principles

Crisis intervention

Communication skills

Assessment & referrals

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Team collaboration

Multicultural sensitivity

Documentation

MS Office

Education

Master's degree in Counseling or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft 365

Job description

Title: Counselor

Department: TR Student Activities

Campus Location: Trinity River Campus

Employee Classification: APT - Administrative

Position Type: FT - Regular

Grant Funded: No

Pay Frequency: Monthly

Compensation Details: Starting Pay - $70,400; Commensuratewith education and experience

Work Hours: Office Hours: Monday - Thursday 8:00 am - 7:00pm; Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, varies based on work week andschedule with other Counselors.

Remote Eligible: This position is not eligible for remotework

Job Summary

This role is responsible for providing counseling, crisisintervention, consultation, referrals, and individual and groupeducational and vocational guidance services to support studentsuccess and well-being.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Performance Requirements*

• Assists individuals in understanding and overcoming social,emotional, and developmental issues
• Coordinates with campus police, faculty, administrators, andstaff to provide crisis intervention, counseling, and referralservices
• Develops and presents wellness and student success seminars
• Refers students to appropriate community resources asneeded
• Engages in research and follow-up activities to evaluatecounseling techniques and outcomes
• Assists with the academic advising process
• Visits area high schools to conduct seminars, presentations, anddisseminate college information as needed
• Communicates, collaborates, and consults with faculty to promotestudent success
• Collects, organizes, and analyzes information about individualsthrough records, assessments, interviews, and professional sourcesto evaluate interests, aptitudes, abilities, and personalitycharacteristics for vocational and educational planning
• Compiles and analyzes occupational, educational, and economicinformation to assist counselees in establishing and achievingvocational and educational goals

Service Excellence

• Participates on behalf of the College in external communityorganizations and associations as assigned to support the essentialperformance requirements
• Attends the workplace regularly, reports to work punctually, andfollows a work schedule to keep up with the demands of theworksite
• Completes all required training and professional developmentsessions sponsored through Tarrant County College (TCC)
• Supports the mission, values, goals, and principles of theCollege

Supervision

Works under the supervision of the assigned campus leader

*Performs Other Related Tasks as Required

The duties listed are intended only as illustrations of thevarious types of work that may be performed. The omission ofspecific statements of duties does not exclude them from theposition if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment tothe position. The job description does not constitute an employmentagreement between the employer and employee and is subject tochange by the employer as the needs of the employer andrequirements of the job change.

Required Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree in Counseling, Psychology, or Social Work, orrelated field
• Three (3) years' working experience providing counseling
• Currently a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), a LicensedMarriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), a Licensed ClinicalPsychologist (LCP), a National Certified Counselor (NCC), or aLicensed Clinical Social Work (LCSW)
• Must hold an unrestricted mental health license in Texas

Preferred Qualifications

• At least one (1) year’s professional working experience providingcounseling in a higher education environment
• At least one (1) year’s working experience in program developmentand implementation

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of counseling principles, practices, and techniquesrelated to individual and group counseling
• Knowledge of educational, vocational, and student developmentresources and services
• Knowledge of community resources, referral processes, and crisisintervention methods
• Skilled in delivering high-quality customer service and buildingeffective interpersonal relationships, including strong listening,verbal, and written communication skills
• Skilled in conducting assessments, evaluating information, anddeveloping appropriate recommendations and referrals
• Skilled in using computer applications and enterprise systems,including the Microsoft Office suite and Microsoft 365platform
• Ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks seamlessly,ensuring accurate and timely completion while exhibiting strongattention to detail and organization
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of ateam in collaborative environments, engaging with faculty, staff,and external stakeholders
• Ability to think critically to effectively solve and communicateproblems in a fast-paced environment where work demands are variedand unpredictable in scope and volume
• Ability to analyze information and provide sound recommendationsbased on policy, procedure, practice, and applicableregulations
• Ability to maintain a high level of diplomacy and tact, ensuringconfidentiality, discretion, and sound judgment when handlingsensitive information

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of thosethat must be met by an employee to successfully perform theessential functions of this job. While performing the duties ofthis job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands tofinger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach withhands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionallyrequired to stand, walk, and climb or balance. The employee mustoccasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds unassisted, or up to25 pounds with the assistance of other employees or equipment asappropriate. Specific vision abilities required by this job includeclose vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision,depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here arerepresentative of those an employee encounters while performing theessential functions of this job. While performing the duties ofthis job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanicalparts and is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock. Thenoise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Accommodation/EEO Statement

Tarrant County College is committed to providing equal access toits employment process. Reasonable accommodations are available toqualified applicants who need an accommodation to participate inthe application, interview, assessment, or selection process. Torequest an accommodation, contact The Office of Human Resources viaemail at [e-mail].