Professional Counselor I

The Professional Counselor I, under general supervision, provides multiculturally competent mental health counseling and outreach to individuals, couples, and groups.
Responsibilities:

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

-Meets ethical obligations for timely documentation of counseling services per State of Texas licensure requirements and Counseling & Psychological Services policies.

-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 oneâ™s professional specialty area.

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

-Participates in weekly supervision including review of recorded sessions and case review.

-Provides adjunct supervision/training of psychology and counseling practica students.

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

-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.

-Engages in applied research and evaluation activities. Publishes and/or disseminates the results of research and evaluation efforts. 

-Assists with organizational and administrative tasks, as requested.

Education and Experience:

-Masterâ™s degree in Counseling and Guidance, Social Work, Counseling, Clinical Psychology, or other specialty related to job function.

-Practical/field placement relevant to college counseling, or supervised experience related to job function.

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

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.