Job Title

Professional Counselor I/II

Agency

Tarleton State University

Department

Student Counseling Services

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Fort Worth, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

The Professional Counselor I/II, under general supervision, supports the overall wellness of the campus community through the delivery of direct services to students and outreach and consultation to the larger campus community. The Counselor's primary responsibility is providing multiculturally competent mental health counseling to individuals and groups both in-person and via telehealth. This position supports outreach and training efforts with campus partners including (but not limited to) Student Activities, Residence Life, academic departments, Athletics, Fraternity and Sorority Life, etc.

Work hours are Monday-Thursday; 11 AM-8 PM, Friday 8-5 or as work requirements indicate. Occasional alternative hours / weekends required. This position is located on-site at the Fort Worth, Texas Campus. Occasional travel to the Stephenville, Texas campus or other offsite locations for university events required. 

Responsibilities:

65% Renders individual and group counseling to students struggling with developmental or personal issues. Groups may include process, psychoeducation, and / or drop-in workshop-style groups. May provided limited supervision to student employees and / or clinical interns.

10% Case Management & Consultation: Provides timely documentation of counseling services per State licensure requirements and Counseling Services policies. Coordinates care with other providers as appropriate. Participates in clinical consultation and staffing.

10% Crisis Intervention: Serves as a resource to the university community in matters of crisis intervention. Participates in on-call crisis rotation.

5% External Consultation & Liaison: Provide consultation for faculty / staff / community regarding mental health topics and / or students of concern. Build partnerships with community stakeholders. 

5% Other responsibilities as assigned

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications by Level:

Professional Counselor I:

Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, Clinical Psychology, or other specialty related to job function

Eligible for licensure as a Texas Licensed Professional Counselor - Associate (LPC-Associate), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Certified School Counselor, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Masters Social Worker (LMSW), or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Must maintain licensure/certification for continued employment.

Practical/field placement relevant to counseling in a public-school environment, or supervised experience related to job function.

Strong skills in working effectively with a variety of individuals and groups.

Professional Counselor II:

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

Active licensure in Texas as an LPC, LMFT, or LCSW.

Minimum of 3,000 supervised post-licensure clinical hours (specific requirements vary by licensure type).

Strong skills in working effectively with a variety of individuals and groups.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of standard Office software (Word, PowerPoint, Excel etc). 

Excellent written communication, analytical, interpersonal, and organizational skills

Adherence to the ethical principles and code of conduct for the relevant Texas State Licensing Board and all relevant laws for the State of Texas

Ability to work with sensitive information and maintain confidentiality

Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others

Ability to present information clearly and concisely

Preferred Qualifications:

Familiar and comfortable with cognitive-behavior therapy, dialectical-behavior therapy, and solution-focused, brief therapy.

Full licensure (LPC, LCSW, LMFT etc.)

Experience working in a university counseling center

Experience with Titanium software

Outreach and training experience

Compensation & Benefits

Salary: Commensurate with experience

Salary Range:

The target base annual salary range is commensurate and may be negotiable based on funding availability and candidate experience/skillset in relation to the minimum requirements of this position. Tarleton State University offers a career filled with purpose and opportunity in addition to competitive wages. As part of the Tarleton family, the following benefits are also available to full time and qualifying part time employees:

Educational Benefits - employee perks that help enrich, grow, and foster career and professional development:

Family Education Benefit (Tuition Scholarship) – scholarship opportunities for Tarleton employees, their spouses, or their dependents available after 6 months of continued full-time employment. Click the link to learn more about this incredible Texan benefit!

Masters Educational Assistance – is designed to invest in and assist employees further their knowledge, skills, and job effectiveness through 100% of eligible tuition and fees being paid on enrollment. Click link for additional guidelines and details!

Employee Health, Wellness, and Financial Planning

Fully covered employee health insurance

Reimbursement of Insurance Premium Deductions! The State of Texas contributes to eligible employees’ insurance coverages as of the 1st day of the month following 60 days of employment in an eligible position. For those who elect coverage PRIOR to the first of the month after 60 days of employment, Tarleton State University will reimburse employees the State contribution towards health coverage during those first 60 days.

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement and Insurance programs

Paid Leave

Tarleton employees enjoy one of the greatest PTO packages in the area!

Paid sick leave

Holiday pay

Vacation

Longevity pay

Paid Birthday Leave – Tarleton State University awards all leave-eligible employees paid time off for their birthday!

Other

Complimentary tickets to all Athletic and Performing Fine Arts events!

Tarleton Employees enjoy two complimentary general admission tickets for athletics and performing fine arts events on campus! Join Texan Nation on the bleachers or in the auditorium.

Employee Wellness Release Time

Staff Gym Membership Discount with Campus Recreation

and other Tarleton Discounts

Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit a completed application for consideration. Initial review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled.

Application Procedure:

During the application process applicants have one opportunity to enter the requested information, upload documents and Submit the application. Applicants will not be able to make changes or add additional documents once the application materials have been submitted via "Submit" action.

Employment applications must include:

Completed online application

Cover Letter / Letter of Interest addressing qualifications

Curriculum Vitae or Resume

At least 3 current professional references and their full contact information

Applications received by Tarleton State University must have all job application data entered.  Failure to provide all job application data could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application.  “See resume” is not an acceptable entry in the job application.  Incomplete applications will not be considered.

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.