Professional Counselor I/II

$49,000 - $60,000/Yr

Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi - Austin, TX

Full-time - Entry Level

Austin, TX

Educational Services

About the position

TAMU-CC is a dynamic university designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and Minority-Serving Institution (MSI) with approximately 11,000 students from 47 states and 54 foreign nations. We employ over 1,400 full-time and 2,000 part-time Islanders (including students/GAs). The University attracts highly talented faculty and staff and offers an array of undergraduate and graduate degrees, including doctoral programs. As a member of the Texas A&M University System, TAMU-CC benefits from a range of resources, increased visibility and influence, and opportunities to collaborate in mutually beneficial ways with peers across member institutions and associated agencies. TAMU-CC's beautiful campus is located on a 240-acre island on Corpus Christi Bay and was ranked #1 College by the Sea by Best College Reviews. Our natural setting is enhanced by its modern, attractive, and state-of-the-art classroom buildings and support facilities. From our generous benefits package and professional development opportunities, to our retirement programs and our commitment to service excellence, the Island University is an engaging and rewarding place to work. Learn more information here!

Responsibilities

• Provide professional counseling services including intake and clinical assessment, crisis intervention, treatment planning, brief individual and group counseling, consultation, and referrals.
• Maintain documentation of services within electronic medical records system in an accurate and timely manner.
• Provide specialized counseling services within area(s) of clinical expertise.
• Provide triage counselor-on-duty services. Participate in weekly case conferences and informal case consultation to coordinate client care.
• Participate in continuing education and professional development activities related to the performance of job functions and maintenance of skills in professional specialty area.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Oversee strategic planning, programmatic assessment, and coordination of designated program area and services.
• Review and update designated program policies and procedures.
• Provide clinical supervision to master's and doctoral level practicum students/interns as assigned.
• Provide professional supervision to student worker or graduate assistant, as needed to support the department.
• Provide consultation and informal supervision to administrative and clinical staff as needed to support the department.
• Provide consultation and outreach services to students, campus and community members related to mental health issues and student concerns.
• Participates in additional departmental committees and meetings, division and university committees as assigned.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Counseling and Guidance, Social Work, Counseling, Clinical Psychology, or other specialty related to job function.
• Practical/field placement relevant to college counseling, or supervised experience related to job function.
• Licensed as Licensed Professional Counselor Associate. Must maintain licensure for continued employment.
• For Professional Counselor II: 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.
• Texas Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Must maintain licensure for continued employment.
• Demonstrated experience in brief therapy and/or solution focused therapy with adults in an outpatient setting.
• Demonstrated experience assessing and treating a wide variety of clinical conditions.
• Demonstrated experience in crisis intervention.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills (verbal and written) to be able to effectively collaborate within a multidisciplinary environment and the campus community.
• Knowledge and experience with Electronic Medical Records systems.
• Knowledge and experience with telemental health platforms and providing telemental health services.

Nice-to-haves

• Licensed as Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Texas or able to obtain this licensure in Texas within six months of hire if licensed in another state.
• Two (2) or more years of post-graduate experience in social work, counseling, or other mental health agency.
• Experience providing counseling services as a professional staff member in a university setting.
• Experience in assessment and intervention of individuals with serious mental health concerns and/or a history of trauma.
• Demonstrated program development and coordination skills.
• Advanced clinical training and experience in specialized area (e.g., trauma, eating disorders, OCD, AOD).
• Advanced clinical training, experience and certification in an evidence based therapy modality (e.g., EMDR, DBT, ACT, CBT).
• Experience providing clinical supervision to master's level counseling and psychology trainees utilizing a multiculturally competent approach.

Benefits

• Medical insurance with $0 - $30 per month for Employee Only coverage after university contribution.
• Up to 83% of premium covered by the university for Employee and Spouse, Employee and Children, and Employee and Family coverage.
• Dental & Vision insurance.
• Life Insurance, Accidental D&D, Long Term Disability, Flexible Spending Account and Day Care Spending Account.
• On-campus wellness opportunities.
• Dual Career Partner Program.
• Work Life Solutions: Counseling, Work Life Assistance, Financial Resources, and Legal Resources.
• Tuition Benefits: Public Loan Forgiveness, Book scholarships, 100% tuition coverage for up to 18 credit hours per fiscal year.
• Retirement options: Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) or Optional Retirement Plan (ORP), Voluntary Tax Deferred Account/Deferred Compensation Plan.
• 8+ hours of vacation paid time off every month.
• 8 hours of sick leave time off every month.
• 8 hours of paid time off for Birthday leave.
• 12-15 paid holidays each year.