Licensed Professional Counselor I

• Job Title
• Licensed Professional Counselor I
• Agency
• Texas A&M University - Texarkana

Department

• Student Affairs (Counseling)
• Proposed Minimum Salary
• Commensurate
• Job Location
• Texarkana, Texas
• Job Type
• Staff

Job Description

Responsible for providing counseling services to assist students reach their personal, academic and career goals. Promote a healthy campus environment and meet the psychological needs of the University community.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Provides individual and group counseling for personal, academic, and career concerns.
• Engages in counseling related activities including case management, mental health and related seminars, test administration and interpretation, record maintenance, and referral.
• Provides crisis intervention services and consults with the director about crisis situations.
• Engages in program development, educational outreach, psychoeducational programming, and evaluation activities.
• Conducts all duties and responsibilities in accordance with ethical and professional standards and state laws.
• Works collaboratively with colleagues in and across the institution.
• Consults with faculty and staff regarding counseling services for students.
• Engages in professional development activities to enhance professional skills and maintain counselor licensure.
• Provides service to the university through committee involvement.
• Utilizes computer technology to support the counseling function.
• Contributes to the effective team management of all relevant problems, issues, and opportunities.

Assist in the oversight of outreach efforts, including the development of material for the delivery of educational and training programs (targeting mental health and wellness issues) and/or classroom and conference presentations.

Assist in the oversight and guidance of the daily activities of assigned counseling or social work practicum/internship students. Co-facilitate case supervision and educational training for counseling or social work practicum/internship students.

Assists with establishing and collaborating with community partnerships on and off campus.

This document represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. Other duties may be assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Minimum Qualifications

• 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.
• Clinical competency in multicultural 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-Associate (LPC-Associate), 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Three (3) years’ experience in counseling or a related field
• Excellent communication skills—oral and written
• Experience counseling in a college counseling center
• Experience in career counseling and alcohol/drug use counseling
• Successful experience in the development and presentation of mental health seminars
• Successful work experience in counseling all segments of a college campus population

Other Requirements

• Ability to travel and work beyond normal office hours.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Supervision of Personnel

• This position generally does not supervise employees.
• OPEN UNTIL FILLED. To ensure full consideration, applications must be submitted by 08/21/2026

To apply: Upload your cover letter, CV/resume, transcripts, and 3 professional reference's contact information with one reference being a supervisor/manager in the questionnaire section of your application.

Please remember once you submit your application you will not be able to “revise” or upload any documents. If you have any questions about uploading or a revision to your application, you may contact HR@tamut.edu.

BENEFITS (Rules, Policies, Eligibility Apply)

From our generous benefits package and professional development opportunities to our retirement programs and our commitment to service excellence, A&M-Texarkana is an engaging and rewarding place to work.

Insurance

• Medical
• $0 - $30 per month for Employee Only coverage after university contribution ($920 value)
• Up to 83% of premium covered by the university:
• Employee and Spouse
• Employee and Children
• Employee and Family coverage

Dental & Vision

Life Insurance, Accidental D&D, Long Term Disability, Flexible Spending Account and Day Care Spending Account

Tuition Benefits

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

• 75% waiver of tuition and fees for full-time employees, their spouses and children

Time Off:

• 8+ hours of vacation paid time off every month

• 8 hours of sick leave paid time off every month

• 8 hours of paid time off for birthday leave

• 12-15 paid holidays each year

Retirement:

• Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) or Optional Retirement Plan (ORP)

• Voluntary Tax Deferred Account/Deferred Compensation Plan

Professional Development via LinkedIn Learning

Employee Assistance Program

On Campus Wellness Opportunities

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

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.