Senior Psychological Counselor

Department: Counseling & Psychologic Svcs Salary: $65,300 - $83,300

Provides mental health services to the campus community, including one or more of the following services: individual, couples and group counseling and therapy; crisis intervention; consultation and outreach services.

A full‑time, benefits‑eligible position commencing as soon as possible but no later than August 03, 2026.

A master’s degree in Counseling Psychology, Clinical Psychology, or Social Work. Licensure is required at time of interview. We welcome applicants who do not have prior counseling center experience provided candidates clearly articulate how their experience in other settings can be translated to a counseling center/higher education setting. The successful candidate will have strong attention and motivation to multicultural competence, demonstrated by awareness of their areas for multicultural growth, an openness to working with a wide range of diverse clients, and the pursuit of continued education.

Candidates who are three plus years post‑licensure and have experience and expertise in one or more of the following areas: diverse range of client presenting concerns and diversity variables, short‑term/brief therapy, crisis intervention, and outreach programming.

Provide multi‑culturally competent individual, couples, and group services within a short‑term therapy framework; facilitate workshops on coping skills for anxiety and emotional resilience; adhere to stepped‑care principles in assessing a student's fit for services; perform crisis intervention and assessment, engage in consultation and outreach; engage with trainees via co‑therapy and training seminars; and perform additional duties as assigned by the Director.

The University of Houston's Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) is a key department within the Health and Well‑Being (HWB) portfolio, supporting our campus community to BE WELL so they can DO WELL. CAPS collaborates closely with its HWB partners, including the Student Health Center;
Campus Recreation; UH Wellness;
Justin Dart, Jr. Student Accessibility Center; and Cougars in Recovery. CAPS has also led the JED Campus initiative, working alongside campus partners to cultivate a culture of care that advances the success and well‑being of our students, faculty, and staff.

CAPS is accredited by the International Accreditation of Counseling Services and also offers an APA accredited internship in Health Service Psychology. We have a multidisciplinary team consisting of licensed psychologists, doctoral and masters level mental health professionals, and advanced graduate trainees in counseling, clinical, and school psychology. Within our Stepped Care model, our services include triage, essential skills workshops, Focused Care Hour, group counseling, short‑term couples and individual counseling.

We also offer a large number of mental health resources and outreach to include "Let's Talk", QPR, You Can Help a Coog, and on‑demand trainings on a variety of mental health topics.

We will notify you in advance of making contact with any of your references. References may be contacted prior to an invitation for a campus visit.

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Education:

Requires singular knowledge of a specialized advanced professional discipline or the highest level of general business knowledge, normally acquired through attainment of a directly job‑related terminal degree or equivalent formal training in a recognized field of specialization that is directly related to the type of work being performed.

Experience: Requires a minimum of three (3) years of directly job‑related experience.

Cert/License: Requires Licensed as a Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).

All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check.

The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.