Professional Counselor II or III

Job Details

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 Requirement Instructions:

Please make sure to provide the following documents:

• Cover Letter
• Resume / CV
• Professional References

For detailed instructions on how to apply for any position on our website, please use the following link: http://www.tamusa.edu/humanresources/job-opportunities/index.html

Summary of Employee Benefits: www.tamusa.edu/human-resources/documents/Summary-of-Employees-Benefits1.pdf

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.

Please ensure that all required documents are uploaded prior to submitting the application. Once the application is submitted, no changes or revisions can be made. If you have issues with adding documents to your application, please contact HR at [contact details available in the full listing].

In compliance with ADA, if accommodations are needed for the application process, please contact HR at [contact details available in the full listing].

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.

Organization

Texas A&M University-San Antonio (A&M-SA) is a contemporary university that reflects the diverse and heritage-rich community it serves. Founded as the first upper-division institution of higher education in South San Antonio in 2009, A&M-SA today is a comprehensive four-year university offering high-quality, affordable education.

From fall 2008 to fall 2017, enrollment has grown 340 percent. The University currently serves nearly 6,500 students and has graduated more than 8,000 alumni. The student body is 60 percent female and 72 percent Hispanic. Approximately 77 percent of students are the first in their family to attend college.

Since becoming president of A&M-SA in 2015, Dr. Cynthia Teniente-Matson has forged an audacious strategic plan for the University to fulfill its mission and bring to life its core values while achieving several important goals, including becoming a national model for student and academic success.

Through the University’s 26 undergraduate degrees and 13 graduate degrees, students can pursue a wide variety of in-demand fields, such as education, business, information technology and cyber security, criminology and biology. A&M-SA equips students with the knowledge, marketable skills and high-impact educational experiences that prepare them for rewarding careers, responsible global citizenship and lifelong learning.

With unprecedented enrollment growth, small classes, flexible schedules and in-demand degrees, A&M-SA is making the dream of higher education a reality for students in the San Antonio community and beyond.

Fast Facts:

• A&M-SA offers the lowest undergraduate tuition among four-year universities in San Antonio: $8,216 average cost per year (tuition and fees for spring and fall semesters for 15 credit hours/semester)
• A&M-SA is a Military Embracing™ university; 1 in 6 of our students is military connected (veterans, active-duty, spouses or dependents)
• The National Security Agency (NSA) designated A&M-SA as a National Center for Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education (CAE-CDE) through the year 2022. This prestigious designation puts the University among a select group of institutions nationwide meeting rigorous federal standards.
• 20:1 student to teacher ratio

Accreditation

Texas A&M University-San Antonio (A&M-SA) is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award baccalaureate and master’s degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia [contact details available in the full listing], call [contact details available in the full listing] or visit http://www.sacscoc.org for questions about the accreditation of A&M-SA.