Professional Counselor II or III

Texas A&M University System; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas A&M University-San Antonio seeks a Professional Counselor II or III to deliver mental health services to enrolled students at the Student Counseling Center. The role includes individual, group and couples therapy, assessments, crisis intervention, outreach, and program development.

Responsibilities include supervision of graduate trainees, documentation, consultation, and collaboration with university staff.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Counseling or related field.
• Active Texas licensure (LPC/LMFT/LCSW) preferred and must be maintained.
• Experience in college counseling or equivalent setting is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, group, and couples therapy to enrolled students.
• Coordinate counseling services and develop new programs.
• Supervise graduate trainees or staff as assigned.
• Conduct assessments and crisis intervention as needed.
• Assist with front desk duties and scheduling.

Skills

Counseling

Crisis intervention

Case management

Group therapy

Education

Master's degree in Counseling and Guidance, Social Work, Counseling, Clinical Psychology, or related field

Job description

Job Title

Professional Counselor II or III

Agency

Texas A&M University - San Antonio

Department

Student Engagement

Proposed Minimum Salary

$4,708.34 monthly

Job Location

San Antonio, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Under general supervision, this position provides professional mental health counseling (individual, group, and couples therapy), assessment, outreach, case management, and crisis intervention services to currently enrolled Texas A&M San Antonio students. In addition to providing training seminars and professional expertise, the position may supervise assigned staff or graduate-level student-interns. Assists in the coordination of counseling services, programs, and development of new programs.

Salary

$ 56,500, Commensurate with experience

Responsibilities

• The Professional Counselor, under general supervision of Assistant Director, provides professional mental health counseling (individual, group, and couples therapy), assessment, outreach, case management, and crisis intervention services to currently enrolled Texas A&M University-San Antonio Students.
• May provide direct supervision to Master's and/or Doctoral level Graduate Trainees at the Student Counseling Center (SCC) by coordinating orientation, having 1-1 supervision meetings, providing case-consultation, training, and aiding with feedback.
• Meets ethical obligations for timely documentation of counseling services per State of Texas licensure/BHEC requirements and Counseling and Psychological Services Policies.
• Engages in counseling related activities including the administration/interpretation of appropriate psychological assessments/inventories, making referrals, and managing various organizational and administrative aspects of counseling cases.
• Seeks consultation from peers and leadership for difficult clinical cases per State of Texas licensure requirements.
• Provides Consultation to faculty, staff, students, and parents as applicable. Participates in professional development to meet licensure requirements and increase knowledge of the mental health field.
• Works alongside SCC staff, and in conjunction with university staff/faculty in development, implementation, and participation of on-campus and off-campus outreach events that may include professional presentations, panel discussions, tabling events, etc.
• May serve on departmental, division, and/or university committees, and participate in regularly scheduled meetings.
• Assist with front desk coverage as needed including answering phones and scheduling client appointments.

Required Education and Experience

• Master's degree in Counseling and Guidance, Social Work, Counseling, Clinical Psychology, or other specialty related to job function.
• LPC's must have completed at least 3000 clock hours of post-licensure clinical mental health experience in no less than 18 months of supervision. LMFT's must have completed 3000 clock hours of full-time post-licensure clinical experience in no less than 24 months with 200 hours of supervision. LCSW's must have completed at least one year of supervised clinical experience with 100 hours of supervision and have passed their state board exam.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Active full licensure in the state of Texas in mental health as either a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Licensure must be maintained through the duration of employment with the Student Counseling Center.
• Five (5) years post-licensure clinical mental health experience in college counseling center or other relevant setting.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of Clinical competency in multicultural counseling.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
• Adherence to the Ethical Principles and Code of Conduct for the relevant Texas State Licensing Board and all relevant laws of the state of Texas.

Licensing / Professional Certification

Texas Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Must maintain licensure for continued employment.

Applicant Documents

• Cover Letter
• Resume / CV
• Professional References

Company Culture

Texas A&M University-San Antonio values community engagement and encourages applicants who are committed to advancing the well-being and prosperity of our communities.