Entry-Level Student Wellness Counselor

Texas A&M University System; Kingsville (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Wellness programs

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Texas A&M University–Kingsville is seeking an entry‑level Professional Counselor I to provide personal, academic, career, and substance use counseling to students under supervision. The role develops advanced skills in assessment, crisis response, outreach, and program development in a university setting.

The position emphasizes collaboration with experienced staff to support student success and well‑being, with occasional after-hours obligations to meet campus programming needs.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Counseling or Guidance, Social Work, Counseling, Clinical Psychology, or related field.
• Practical/field placement relevant to college counseling or supervised experience.

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 as appropriate.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation and case management activities.
• Participate in after-hours crisis intervention on-call rotation as needed.

Skills

Counseling

Crisis intervention

Mental health assessment

Interpersonal communication

Education

Master’s degree in Counseling or related field

Job description

Texas A&M University–Kingsville is seeking an entry‑level Professional Counselor I to provide personal, academic, career, and substance use counseling to students under supervision. The role develops advanced skills in assessment, crisis response, outreach, and program development in a university setting.

The position emphasizes collaboration with experienced staff to support student success and well‑being, with occasional after-hours obligations to meet campus programming needs.