Job Title

Professional Counselor III, Dallas Campus

Agency

Texas A&M University Health Science Center

Department

University Health Services

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Dallas, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Our Commitment

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values (https://www.tamu.edu/about/coreValues.html) which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

What we want

The Professional Counselor III, under general supervision, provides multiculturally competent mental health counseling and outreach to individuals, couples, and groups. Provides consultation for crisis intervention. Provides training seminars and professional expertise. May supervise assigned staff. Assists in the coordination of counseling services, programs, and the development of new programs. This position will additionally provide expertise, leadership and oversight for the remote Dallas office in the Administration and Education Building.

What you need to know

Compensation will be commensurate to the selected hire’s experience.

Other Requirements and Factors:

This position may require occasional evening or weekend work pending student crises and need.

Required Education and Experience:

• Master’s degree in Counseling and Guidance, Social Work, Counseling, Clinical Psychology, other specialty related to job function.

• Five years post-licensure clinical mental health experience in college counseling center or other relevant setting.

Required Licenses and Certifications:

• Texas Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).

• Must maintain licensure for continued employment.

Required Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of clinical competency in multicultural counseling.

• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

• Ability to assess for crisis stabilization concerns and hospitalize when appropriate.

• Ability to work autonomously from a remote office while maintaining close relationships between University Health Services and the partner administrative team.

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Clinical mental health experience treating depression, anxiety, trauma, and other college-aged concerns through a private practice office setting, a satellite office setting, and/or a college counseling center.

• Supervisor status with the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council.

• Ability to provide bilingual clinical counseling services.

Responsibilities:

Clinical Mental Health Counseling (Direct Service):

• Provides mental health counseling as well as crisis intervention to individuals, couples, and groups.

• Provides consultation to faculty, staff, students, and parents.

• Provides outreach presentations for students, faculty, and staff members about counseling services, programs, professional development topics, issues, etc.

• May provide weekly supervision/training including review of recorded sessions and case review for provisionally licensed interns and/or practicum students.

• May provide adjunct supervision for masters and doctoral degree graduate students in counseling.

Clinical Administrative Duties:

• Meets ethical obligations for timely documentation of counseling services per State of Texas licensure requirements and University Health Services policies.

• Engages in counseling related activities including administering and interpreting psychological tests/inventories, making referrals, and managing various organizational and administrative aspects of counseling cases.

• Assists in the coordination of counseling services and programs, development of new programs, and organizational and administrative tasks.

Consultation, Training, and Professional Development:

• Seeks consultation from peers and leadership for difficult clinical cases per State of Texas licensure requirements.

• Per state licensure requirements, participates in continuing education and professional development activities related to the performance of job functions and maintenance of skills in one’s professional specialty area.

• Serves on departmental committees and meetings, division and university committees, and other university functions.

• Provides professional presentations at local, regional, and national conferences and workshops.

• Provides training seminars for early career professionals.

  Why Texas A&M University?

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values (https://www.tamu.edu/about/coreValues.html) which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

• Medical, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/medical/) prescription drug, dental, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/dental/) vision, life and AD&D, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/life-add/) flexible spending accounts, and long-term disability insurance (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/long-term-disability/) with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums

• 12-15 days (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/index.html) of annual paid holidays

• Up to eight hours of paid sick leave (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/sick.html) and at least eight hours of paid vacation (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/vacation.html) each month

• Automatically enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (https://www.trs.texas.gov/Pages/Homepage.aspx)

• Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time (https://flourish.tamu.edu/wellness-release-time/)

• Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning (https://linkedinlearning.tamu.edu/) training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more

• Educational release time and tuition assistance (https://livingwell.tamu.edu/employee-tuition-assistance) for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee

• Living Well, (https://livingwell.tamu.edu/) a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees

  Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.

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/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.

Howdy and thank you for your interest in a career with Texas A&M University. As the flagship campus of The Texas A&M University System, we are located in College Station, Texas with a student population of more than 74,000 and nearly 14,000 faculty and staff.The Spirit of Aggieland is unmistakable. We are a unique American institution, fostering a culture of friendliness, compassion and respect for one another. Our unique history and rich traditions make Texas A&M special.From our benefits package and professional development opportunities to our retirement programs, Texas A&M is a great place to work. Your path to a great career starts here!Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.

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