Professional Counselor II

Job Title
Professional Counselor II

Agency
Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi

Department
University Counseling Center

Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate

Job Location
Corpus Christi, Texas

Job Type
Staff

Job Description

What We Believe

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is a premier institution of higher education, dedicated to providing an unparalleled commitment to student success, developing professionals, and engaged leaders, closing achievement gaps as a Hispanic and Minority Serving Institution, and providing intellectual capital through research, creative activity, and innovation for South Texas, the Gulf of Mexico, and beyond.

Who We Are
The University Counseling Center, within the Division of Student Engagement & Success, provides a variety of services and resources that are designed to foster social, emotional, and personal development; encourage life-long learning; and help students identify and fulfill their personal and academic goals. We are committed to providing culturally sensitive services in a safe and inclusive environment for all students.

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.

What We Want

The Texas A&M University Counseling Center is seeking an experienced Professional Counselor II to join our team. This person must be professional, enjoy working in a high-volume dynamic environment, and have a commitment to facilitating the personal and educational goals of a multicultural student population. If this is you, we invite you to apply to become a member of our team.

Summary

The Professional Counselor II, under general supervision, is responsible for providing multiculturally competent psychological treatment and crisis intervention to Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi students, consultation and outreach services to the Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi community, clinical supervision to practicum/intern trainees, coordination of a designated program area, and specialized counseling services consistent with area(s) of clinical expertise.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work, counseling, or psychology.
• Licensed as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), or Licensed Psychologist in the State of Texas.
• Two (2) years or more (post-graduate) experience in social work, counseling, or other mental health agency setting.
• Demonstrated clinical skills; experience and ability to appropriately assess and treat a wide variety of clinical conditions and accurately assess risk of harm to self and/or others based on clinical evaluation and/or collateral report.
• Training and post-licensure experience in brief therapy and crisis intervention with adults in an outpatient setting.
• Demonstrated awareness and sensitivity to the needs of individuals from a variety of racial/ethnic groups and intersectionalities and demonstrated commitment to facilitating the personal and educational goals of a multicultural population.
• Demonstrated commitment to working collaboratively in a culturally diverse environment and fostering an inclusive and respectful work environment.
• 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 and telemental health platforms.

Preferred Qualifications

• Five (5) years (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 management skills.
• Advanced clinical training and experience in specialized area or population (e.g., trauma survivors, LGBTQ, AOD, student veterans, student athletes, eating disorders).
• Experience providing clinical supervision to master's level counseling and psychology trainees utilizing a multiculturally competent approach.

Salary

• $55,000 - $62,900/Annual
• Commensurate upon experience

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 committed to diversity.


To apply, visit https://tamus.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/TAMUCC_External/job/Corpus-Christi-TX/Professional-Counselor-II_R-057369-1



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