Psychological Counselor I

Job Title:

Psychological Counselor I Agency

Agency Texas A&M University
- Victoria Department Student Services

Proposed Minimum Salary:
Commensurate

Job Location:

Victoria, Texas

Job Type: Staff

• 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 one’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.

• Master’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 of Clinical competency in 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.

• 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.

Starting salary for this position is $3,742.67 monthly and is negotiable depending on education and experience.

Texas A&M University-Victoria is a dynamic destination institution serving Texas and the world and is dedicated to providing every student with educational and leadership opportunities to become a successful professional and an engaged global citizen. Innovative educational activities challenge students to make meaningful connections between their learning and their lives in a complex world. A&M-Victoria promotes economic development and advances the quality of life through teaching, research, and service excellence.

At Texas A&M University-Victoria, we are driven by a relentless pursuit of excellence. As a next-generation university, we redefine the boundaries of higher education, creating opportunities for students from all backgrounds to excel. Our unwavering focus on student success and research innovation sets us apart, positioning A&M-Victoria as a model for universities of the future. Our unwavering focus on student success and research innovation sets us apart, positioning A&M-Victoria as a model for universities of the future.

Since our establishment in 1973, we have grown into a vibrant institution with a reputation for academic excellence and a dedication to student success. At Texas A&M University-Victoria, our history is a testament to our commitment to providing quality education and fostering academic achievement.

A regional hub 30 miles inland from the Gulf of Mexico, Victoria is a town of 65,000 located about two hours from Houston, Austin, San Antonio and Corpus Christi. Located in the Coastal Bend region of Texas, A&M-Victoria serves the educational needs, promotes economic well-being, and advances the community and region's quality of life through teaching, research, and service excellence.

Texas A&M University-Victoria (A&M-Victoria), a dynamic destination institution serving Texas and the world, is dedicated to providing every student with educational and leadership opportunities to become a successful professional and an engaged global citizen. Innovative educational activities challenge students to make meaningful connections between their learning and their lives in a complex world. Texas A&M University-Victoria promotes…