Professional Counselor I (Part-Time)

Agency

Department

The Professional Counselor I under general supervision provides basic individual and group counseling. Develops and maintains support groups in the context of course instruction. Creates and enacts educational presentations regarding health-related topics and issues.

A Presidential Proclamation issued on September 19 2025 imposes a $100000 fee on all new H1B petitions filed after September 21 2025 and Texas A&M UniversityCentral Texas will not pay this fee. Additionally a moratorium issued by Governor Abbott on January 27 2026 restricts the filing of new H1B petitions unless approved by the Texas Workforce Commission. Accordingly if you will now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status this moratorium may affect our ability to employ you should you be selected as the final candidate. Applicants must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer.

Responsibilities:

• Provides direct and confidential personal/group counseling crisis intervention treatment planning and referral services using appropriate treatment plans and full assessment services.

• Develops and conducts appropriate mental health groups.

• Assists in coordinating developing and managing training sessions for counseling students implementing semester group workshops and providing leadership and support related to course instructional content.

• Works as a team to train pre-intern counselors in individual and group counseling contexts and maintains accurate student participation records

Education and Experience:

• Masters 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 Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of word processing spreadsheet and database applications. Knowledge of psychological assessment tools and educational programming.Knowledge of training in substance abuse cognitive-behavior therapy and solution focused therapy. Knowledge of professional and ethical guidelines.

• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others. Ability to work with sensitive information and maintain confidentiality. Ability to present information clearly and concisely.

• Excellent written communication analytical interpersonal and organizational skills.

Licensing / Professional Certification:

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.

Hours: Weekday evenings based on course scheduling.

Pay: $900 for semester.

Other Requirements:

• Work beyond normal office hours

Work Location: This is not a remote position. The selected candidate will be required to work on campus.

To Apply

Please apply directly on our Texas A&M University-Central Texas Job Site. Please submit a cover letter a resume and the contact information of three professional references when applying for this position. Be sure to include proof of licensure as LPC in Texas and transcripts in the attachments.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation and employment is contingent upon the institutions verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institutions procedures including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.