What are the responsibilities and job description for the Professional Counselor (Levels I - IV) position at Texas A&M University?
Job Title
Professional Counselor (Levels I - IV)
Agency
Texas A&M University Health Science Center
Department
HSC Telehealth Institute
Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate
Job Location
College Station, Texas
Job Type
Staff
Job Description
Glimpse of the Job
Are you passionate about making a difference in mental health?
We are seeking a dedicated Professional Counselor to provide in-person mental health counseling and outreach to individuals, couples, and groups. In this role, you will offer telemental health counseling and crisis intervention, administer and interpret psychological tests, make referrals, and manage counseling cases. You will also consult with faculty, staff, students, and parents, deliver engaging outreach presentations on counseling services and professional development, and present at local, regional, and national conferences and workshops.
What We Want
We are recruiting for all levels of Professional Counselors. These in-person opportunities are located in College Station, Texas.
Minimum Qualifications:
Professional Counselor I: Master’s degree in Counseling and Guidance, Social Work, Counseling, Clinical Psychology, or other specialty related job function AND practical/field placement relevant to college counseling, or supervised experience related to job function
Required Licenses and Certifications: Eligible for licensure as a Texas Licensed Professional Counselor-Intern (LPC-Intern), Licensed
Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Masters Social Worker (LMSW), or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Must maintain licensure for continued employment.
Professional Counselor II: Master’s degree in Counseling and Guidance, Social Work, Counseling, Clinical Psychology, or other specialty related to job function AND 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.
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.
Professional Counselor III: Master’s degree in Counseling and Guidance, Social Work, Counseling, Clinical Psychology, other specialty related to job function AND five years post-licensure clinical mental health experience providing therapy.
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.
Professional Counselor IV: Master’s degree in Counseling and Guidance, Social Work, Counseling, Clinical Psychology, or other specialty related job function AND ten years post-licensure clinical mental health experience providing therapy.
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.
Apply! Submitting a cover letter and resume are strongly recommended and will help in our review. You may upload them on the application under the CV/Resume section. Please note: This position is grant funded; future employment may be contingent upon future funding.
Who We Are
The Texas A&M Health Telehealth Institute advances interdisciplinary telehealth research, education and clinical services to address disparities in access to high-quality health care.
Opportunities to contribute:
We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration. Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you. Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes.
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.
Professional Counselor (Levels I - IV)
Agency
Texas A&M University Health Science Center
Department
HSC Telehealth Institute
Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate
Job Location
College Station, Texas
Job Type
Staff
Job Description
Glimpse of the Job
Are you passionate about making a difference in mental health?
We are seeking a dedicated Professional Counselor to provide in-person mental health counseling and outreach to individuals, couples, and groups. In this role, you will offer telemental health counseling and crisis intervention, administer and interpret psychological tests, make referrals, and manage counseling cases. You will also consult with faculty, staff, students, and parents, deliver engaging outreach presentations on counseling services and professional development, and present at local, regional, and national conferences and workshops.
What We Want
We are recruiting for all levels of Professional Counselors. These in-person opportunities are located in College Station, Texas.
Minimum Qualifications:
Professional Counselor I: Master’s degree in Counseling and Guidance, Social Work, Counseling, Clinical Psychology, or other specialty related job function AND practical/field placement relevant to college counseling, or supervised experience related to job function
Required Licenses and Certifications: Eligible for licensure as a Texas Licensed Professional Counselor-Intern (LPC-Intern), Licensed
Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Masters Social Worker (LMSW), or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Must maintain licensure for continued employment.
Professional Counselor II: Master’s degree in Counseling and Guidance, Social Work, Counseling, Clinical Psychology, or other specialty related to job function AND 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.
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.
Professional Counselor III: Master’s degree in Counseling and Guidance, Social Work, Counseling, Clinical Psychology, other specialty related to job function AND five years post-licensure clinical mental health experience providing therapy.
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.
Professional Counselor IV: Master’s degree in Counseling and Guidance, Social Work, Counseling, Clinical Psychology, or other specialty related job function AND ten years post-licensure clinical mental health experience providing therapy.
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.
- Compensation and classification are based on the analyses of the above qualifications during the recruitment process.
Apply! Submitting a cover letter and resume are strongly recommended and will help in our review. You may upload them on the application under the CV/Resume section. Please note: This position is grant funded; future employment may be contingent upon future funding.
Who We Are
The Texas A&M Health Telehealth Institute advances interdisciplinary telehealth research, education and clinical services to address disparities in access to high-quality health care.
Opportunities to contribute:
- Directly impact the well-being of clients
- Help raise awareness about available resources, reducing stigma, and promoting mental health education
- Contribute to the training and development of future mental health professionals
- Help shape the direction of the department and foster collaboration within the university and community
- Contribute to the advancement of knowledge in the field of counseling
We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration. Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you. Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes.
- Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts, and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
- 12-15 days of annual paid holidays
- Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month
- Automatically enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas
- Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time
- Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more
- Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee
- Living Well, a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees
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.
