Professional Counselor II

Overview

Job Title
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Professional Counselor II
Agency
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Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi
Department
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University Counseling Center
Location
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Corpus Christi, Texas
Job Type
:
Staff
Proposed Minimum Salary
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Commensurate

Description

The Professional Counselor II is responsible for providing 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.

• Provide professional counseling services including intake and clinical assessment, crisis intervention, treatment planning, brief individual and group counseling, consultation, and referrals.
• Maintain documentation of services within electronic medical records system in an accurate and timely manner.
• Provide triage counselor-on-duty services. Participate in weekly case conferences and informal case consultation to coordinate client care. Obtain professional consultation when appropriate.
• Provide consultation and outreach services to students, campus and community members related to mental health issues and student concerns.
• Provide clinical supervision to practicum trainees and interns.
• Provide coordination of a designated program area (e.g., Outreach Program, Training Program, TAO/tele-mental health, Group Program, Relaxation Room, Student Veterans).
• Provide specialized counseling services consistent with area(s) of expertise (e.g., trauma, multicultural, LGBTQ, veterans, athletes, AOD, eating disorders).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Master's degree in field of psychology or related field.
• Eligible for licensure in the State of Texas as a Licensed Professional Counselor.
• One (1) year of professional experience in a counseling service agency.
• Demonstrated competency in providing short-term counseling, crisis intervention, and triage services to adolescents or young adults in an outpatient clinical setting.
• Experience in assessment and intervention of individuals with a range of disorders and serious mental health concerns, including trauma and life-threatening crises.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills (oral and written).
• Knowledge and experience with Electronic Medical Records systems.
• Multicultural awareness and competency.

• Licensed Professional Counselor in the State of Texas.
• Three (3) or more years of professional counseling experience with adolescents and/or adults in an outpatient setting.
• Experience providing counseling services as a professional staff member in a university setting.
• Experience providing clinical supervision to master's level counseling trainees.
• 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).

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.

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