Counselor (9 months)

Posting Details

Position Information

Job Title

Counselor (9 months)

Position Number

999135

Department

Counseling Services

Salary

$19,686

Remote

No

Job Summary/Description

This job works up to 20 hours a week and is on a 9 month schedule. Under general supervision, provides, professional counseling, educational and related services to individuals and groups of students of the University. Provides consultation and training resources for the campus community.

Typical Duties/Job Duties

Provide assessment, individual counseling, group counseling, and crisis intervention for students experiencing mental health or behavioral problems.

Prepare and maintain confidential clinical documentation records ensuring all legal and ethical requirements are consistently followed.

Consult with families, faculty, staff, mental health professionals, and medical personnel as needed to facilitate the counseling process and for continuity of care.

Contribute to campus wellness through education and training by providing outreach programming on mental and emotional health topics.

Diagnose mental health disorders and write treatment plans.

Consult with essential offices on campus to promote campus safety when a students' issues rise to the level of being a threat to themselves or others.

Refer students to outside mental health or medical services as indicated by assessment and/or scope of service issues.

Demonstrate sensitivity, concern, and acceptance to all students seeking counseling service resources.

Promote counseling services to the campus community and parents of students.

Perform other duties as assigned by the director.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of and adherence to current professional and ethical standards; knowledge of mental health issues, including, but not limited to anxiety, substance abuse, depression, sexual dysfunction, sexual assault, stress management, suicide, and eating disorders; knowledge of community social services resources; knowledge of student development theory and application; knowledge of program planning, implementation, and evaluation.

Skilled in oral and written communication and interpersonal relations.

Ability to assess and accurately diagnose mental health and related disorders. Ability to recognize the need for refer to higher levels of care; ability to organize and complete multiple tasks in an accurate and timely manner; ability to perform and maintain effective counseling relationships with students; ability to monitor student movement in the therapy process and to terminate therapeutic relationships appropriately; ability to work in harmony with administrative staff, professional staff, and campus community. Minimum Qualifications

A minimum of a Master's degree in counseling, psychology, social work, or related field is required.

A minimum of one year of post-licensure professional experience in counseling, social work, or related field is required.

Successful completion of a practicum in a University Counseling Center may substitute for the require year of post-licensure experience.

Licensed or the ability to get licensed in the state of Texas within 30 days of application date is required. Acceptable licenses: Licensed Professional Counselor - Associate, Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Psychologist, Licensed Master Social Worker, or Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Preferred Qualifications

Physical Requirements

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Angelo State University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to employment opportunities for qualified individuals with disabilities. We are committed to ensuring that a qualified individual with a disability has the same rights and privileges in employment as non-disabled employees. If an accommodation is requested for the job application process, please contact our office at or email us at .

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number

S1026P

Open Date

07/30/2025

Close Date

Desired Start Date

09/01/2025

Review Start Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Required Number of References