Lead Faculty Mental Health Counselor

Austin Community College; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 74,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Austin Community College seeks a Faculty, Mental Health Lead Counselor to provide clinical leadership and oversee counseling operations across ACC campuses. The role balances direct counseling with supervision of staff, crisis response, outreach, and collaboration with the Director of Wellness & Prevention to advance persistence and student success.

The position requires a Master's degree in Counseling and Texas licensure eligibility.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Counseling, Psychology, or related behavioral sciences field.
• Licensed in Texas or eligible for licensure as LPC-S/LMFT-S/LCSW-S/LP.
• Experience in higher education counseling preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage counseling caseload with referrals from multiple partners.
• Provide short-term, individual, and group counseling.
• Conduct mental health assessments and crisis triage.
• Coordinate with campus and external resources for referrals.
• Deliver psychoeducational workshops and trainings.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Crisis intervention

Documentation

Team collaboration

Student wellness

Community partnerships

Education

Master's degree in Counseling

Job description

Austin Community College seeks a Faculty, Mental Health Lead Counselor to provide clinical leadership and oversee counseling operations across ACC campuses. The role balances direct counseling with supervision of staff, crisis response, outreach, and collaboration with the Director of Wellness & Prevention to advance persistence and student success.

The position requires a Master's degree in Counseling and Texas licensure eligibility.