Job Title

Professional Counselor I, II, III, or IV

Agency

Tarleton State University

Department

Psychological Sciencs

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Stephenville, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

The Tarleton Center for Child Well-being (TCCW) seeks a Professional Counselor I/II/III/IV to provide professional mental health counseling, related services counseling for special education students, and outreach to contracted school districts. This role includes participation in special education team meetings, conducting counseling evaluations, using data-driven decision-making, monitoring progress, and leading the mental health education program, including Youth Mental Health First Aid training for a wide range of audiences.

This is a 10-month position with normal work hours Monday through Friday 8am - 5pm. This position in an on-site, Stephenville-based position, with occasional travel to our contracting schools to deliver services. 

Responsibilities:

Provide individual, group, and crisis intervention counseling to children and families in clinical and school-based settings.

Participate in special education team meetings and offer expert guidance to support school districts.

Conduct counseling evaluations for eligibility and service planning, maintaining accurate documentation that meets ethical and regulatory standards.

Use data-driven decision-making to monitor and evaluate counseling effectiveness and outcomes.

Lead the mental health education program, including Youth Mental Health First Aid training for students, community partners, and contracted school district staff.

Provide consultation for crisis intervention to school staff and administrators.

Deliver training seminars and outreach presentations on mental health topics to students, faculty, and staff.

Assist in program development and evaluation to improve services offered by TCCW.

Qualifications by Level:

Professional Counselor I:

Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, Clinical Psychology, or other specialty related to job function

Eligible for licensure as a Texas Licensed Professional Counselor - Associate (LPC-Associate), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Certified School Counselor, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Masters Social Worker (LMSW), or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Must maintain licensure/certification for continued employment.

Practical/field placement relevant to counseling in a public-school environment, or supervised experience related to job function.

Strong skills in working effectively with a variety of individuals and groups.

Professional Counselor I Compensation Range: The target base annual salary range is $49,000 to $68,330.50 and may be negotiable based on funding availability and candidate experience/skillset in relation to the minimum requirements of this position.

Professional Counselor II:

Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, Clinical Psychology, or a related field.

Active licensure in Texas as an LPC, LMFT, or LCSW.

Minimum of 3,000 supervised post-licensure clinical hours (specific requirements vary by licensure type).

Strong skills in working effectively with a variety of individuals and groups.

Professional Counselor II Compensation Range: The target base annual salary range is $53,745 to $76,321 and may be negotiable based on funding availability and candidate experience/skillset in relation to the minimum requirements of this position.

Professional Counselor III:

Meets all qualifications for Professional Counselor II.

Minimum of 5 years of post-licensure clinical experience.

Experience coordinating counseling services or developing new programs.

May supervise provisionally licensed interns or graduate students.

Professional Counselor III Compensation Range: The target base annual salary range is $59,370 to $84,311 and may be negotiable based on funding availability and candidate experience/skillset in relation to the minimum requirements of this position.

Professional Counselor IV:

Meets all qualifications for Professional Counselor III.

Minimum of 10 years of post-licensure clinical experience.

Demonstrated leadership in managing counseling programs and supervising staff.

Ability to act on behalf of supervisors when needed.

Professional Counselor IV Compensation Range: The target base annual salary range is $65,370 to $92,831 and may be negotiable based on funding availability and candidate experience/skillset in relation to the minimum requirements of this position.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with school-based mental health programs and special education services.

Familiarity with Youth Mental Health First Aid training or equivalent certifications.

Proven ability to multitask, manage administrative tasks, and work cooperatively with diverse teams.

Position level (I, II, III, or IV) will be determined by the candidate's qualifications and professional experience.

Benefits:

Tarleton State University offers a career filled with purpose and opportunity in addition to competitive wages. As part of the Tarleton family, the following benefits are also available to full time and qualifying part time employees:

Educational Benefits - employee perks that help enrich, grow, and foster career and professional development:

Family Education Benefit (Tuition Scholarship) – scholarship opportunities for Tarleton employees, their spouses, or their dependents available after 6 months of continued full-time employment. Click the link to learn more about this incredible Texan benefit!

Masters Educational Assistance – is designed to invest in and assist employees further their knowledge, skills, and job effectiveness through 100% of eligible tuition and fees being paid on enrollment. Click link for additional guidelines and details!

Employee Health, Wellness, and Financial Planning

Fully covered employee health insurance

Reimbursement of Insurance Premium Deductions! The State of Texas contributes to eligible employees’ insurance coverages as of the 1st day of the month following 60 days of employment in an eligible position. For those who elect coverage PRIOR to the first of the month after 60 days of employment, Tarleton State University will reimburse employees the State contribution towards health coverage during those first 60 days.

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement and Insurance programs

Paid Leave

Tarleton employees enjoy one of the greatest PTO packages in the area!

Paid sick leave

Holiday pay

Vacation

Longevity pay

Paid Birthday Leave – Tarleton State University awards all leave-eligible employees paid time off for their birthday!

Other

Complimentary tickets to all Athletic and Performing Fine Arts events!

Tarleton Employees enjoy two complimentary general admission tickets for athletics and performing fine arts events on campus! Join Texan Nation on the bleachers or in the auditorium.

Employee Wellness Release Time

Staff Gym Membership Discount with Campus Recreation

and other Tarleton Discounts

Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit a completed application for consideration. Initial review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled.

Application Procedure:

During the application process applicants have one opportunity to enter the requested information, upload documents and Submit the application. Applicants will not be able to make changes or add additional documents once the application materials have been submitted via "Submit" action.

Employment applications must include:

Completed online application

Cover Letter / Letter of Interest addressing qualifications

Curriculum Vitae or Resume

At least 3 current professional references and their full contact information

Applications received by Tarleton State University must have all job application data entered.  Failure to provide all job application data could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application.  “See resume” is not an acceptable entry in the job application.  Incomplete applications will not be considered.

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/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.