Job Title
Professional Counselor I-II, University Counseling Center
Agency
Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi
Department
University Counseling
Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate
Job Location
Corpus Christi, Texas
Job Type
Staff
Job Description
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.
PURPOSE
The Professional Counselor I/II serves the Texas A&M
University-Corpus Christi community by providing a full continuum
of psychological services with a specialized focus on crisis
intervention, triage assessment, and alcohol and other drug (AOD)
screening and programming. Under general supervision, this position
delivers individual and group counseling, comprehensive
clinical/triage assessments, clinical supervision, and
outreach/consultation.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Functional Area 1: Clinical Services
Percent Effort: 25%
- Provide brief individual counseling, consultation, and
referrals.
- Conduct alcohol and drug screenings and comprehensive substance
use assessments.
Facilitate recovery-focused group sessions, psychoeducational
classes, and support groups, as assigned.
Maintain accurate/timely documentation in the electronic
medical records system.
Participate in biweekly case conferences and informal case
consultations for client care coordination.
Functional Area 2: Crisis/Triage Consultation
Percent Effort: 40%
- Conduct triage and crisis assessments including de-escalation,
safety/risk evaluation, and stabilization planning during daily
crisis walk-in hours.
- Coordinate referrals to a higher level of care (inpatient
hospitalization, intensive outpatient, etc.) as needed.
- Follow up with students in crisis to monitor progress and
ensure linkage to support.
Functional Area 3: Consultation & Outreach
Percent Effort: 15%
- Develop and deliver presentations, workshops, and outreach
programs related to mental health, suicide prevention, and AOD
issues.
- Engage in campus-wide prevention and early intervention
efforts.
- Serve as liaison and consultant to campus and community
partners, including collegiate recovery/programming
initiatives.
- Provide short-term embedded support services in conjunction
with campus programs including occasional weekend and evening
programs (e.g., annual university camp for freshman).
Functional Area 4: Program Coordination
Percent Effort: 10%
- Coordinate a specialized program area (e.g., AOD, recovery
programming, embedded support for specific student
population).
- Collaborate with campus partners to optimize care coordination
and referral pathways.
Functional Area 5: Clinical Supervision
Percent Effort: 10%
- Provide clinical supervision to master's level counseling
practicum trainees and interns.
- Participate in selection, onboarding, and training of
counseling practicum trainees and interns.
QUALIFICATIONS
Professional Counselor I:
- Master's degree in Counseling, Clinical Psychology, Social Work
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.
Professional Counselor II:
- Master's degree in counseling, Clinical Psychology, Social Work
or other specialty related to job function.
- Texas Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Marriage
and Family Therapist (LMFT), or Licensed Clinical Social Worker
(LCSW). Must maintain licensure for continued employment.
- LPC's must have completed at least 3000 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 (1) year of supervised clinical experience with 100 hours
of supervision and have passed their state board exam.
OTHER REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- 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.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 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.
SALARY: $49,000 - $60,000/annually, approximately
- $4,083.34 - $5,000/monthly
- Salary is commensurate with experience and
qualifications.
NOTE: Employment may be impacted by the Presidential
proclamation issued on September 19, 2025 and the moratorium issued
by Texas Governor Abbott on January 27, 2026.
BENEFITS (rules, policies, eligibility apply)
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.
Insurance
- Medical
- $0 - $30 per month for Employee Only coverage after university
contribution ($920 value).
- Up to 83% of premium covered by the university:
- Employee and Spouse
- Employee and Children
- Employee and Family coverage
- Dental & Vision
- Life Insurance, Accidental D&D, Long Term Disability,
Flexible Spending Account and Day Care Spending Account
On-campus wellness
opportunities
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
(other rules may apply).
Retirement
- Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) or Optional Retirement
Plan (ORP)
- Voluntary Tax Deferred Account/Deferred Compensation Plan
Time Off:
- 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.
All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a
criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon
the institution's verification of credentials and/or other
information required by the institution's procedures, including the
completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.
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