Professional Counselor -III

Job Title Professional Counselor I-III Agency Texas A&M University
- Kingsville Department Student Health & Wellness Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate Job Location Kingsville, Texas Job Type Staff Job Description

About Texas A&M University–Kingsville Texas A&M University–Kingsville (TAMUK), the oldest institution of higher learning in South Texas and a proud member of the Texas A&M University System, stands as the region’s premier university. TAMUK offers the widest range of academic programs and degrees in South Texas, provides exceptional learning and residential facilities, conducts impactful research, awards substantial scholarships, and has awarded more than 80,000 degrees in the institution’s 100-year history.

The university is recognized for its unwavering commitment to student success, meaningful research, and deep community engagement. With a welcoming campus culture and strong regional partnerships, TAMUK offers faculty and staff a unique opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of students and the broader South Texas region.

Location:

The University is located in historic Kingsville, a friendly, safe city of 25,000 that is the home of the legendary King Ranch. Corpus Christi and its beaches are just 40 miles to the northeast, and the border with Mexico is 120 miles to the south at Brownsville or 119 miles to the west  more information, .

This is an open-rank position. The successful candidate will be appointed as a Professional Counselor I, II, or III based on education, licensure, clinical experience, and demonstrated qualifications. Under general supervision, the Professional Counselor provides competent mental health counseling, crisis intervention, consultation, outreach, and wellness programming to university students. The counselor works with individuals and groups, addressing personal, academic, career, alcohol and other drug, and mental health concerns.

Responsibilities include maintaining accurate and confidential clinical records, administering and interpreting psychological assessments, providing consultations and referrals, and managing the organizational and administrative aspects of assigned cases. Depending on rank and experience, the counselor may provide supervision and training to graduate students, practicum students, interns, and early‑career professionals; assist with the coordination and development of counseling services and programs; contribute to research and assessment activities;

and serve as a professional resource to the campus community. This position participates in an after‑hours on‑call crisis rotation and requires strong clinical judgment, excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to respond effectively to urgent and crisis situations.

Provides multiculturally competent mental health counseling and crisis intervention to individuals, couples, and groups. Provides academic, career, alcohol and other drug, and personal counseling services to students. Maintains timely, accurate, and confidential clinical records in compliance with professional ethical standards, state licensure requirements, and departmental policies. Administers and interprets psychological assessments, inventories, and screening instruments as appropriate. Makes referrals and coordinates care with campus and community resources.

Manages organizational and administrative aspects of assigned counseling cases. Consults with faculty, staff, students, parents, and community partners regarding student mental health concerns. Seeks and provides professional consultation regarding complex clinical cases.

May provide supervision, training,…