Job Title

Professional Counselor I

Agency

Texas A&M University - Kingsville

Department

Student Health & Wellness

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Kingsville, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

About Texas A&M University–Kingsville

Texas A&M University–Kingsville (TAMUK), the oldest institution of higher learning in South Texas and a proud member of the Texas A&M University System, stands as the region’s premier university. TAMUK offers the widest range of academic programs and degrees in South Texas, provides exceptional learning and residential facilities, conducts impactful research, awards substantial scholarships, and has awarded more than 80,000 degrees in the institution’s 100-year history. The university is recognized for its unwavering commitment to student success, meaningful research, and deep community engagement. With a welcoming campus culture and strong regional partnerships, TAMUK offers faculty and staff a unique opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of students and the broader South Texas region.

Location: The University is located in historic Kingsville, a friendly, safe city of 25,000 that is the home of the legendary King Ranch. Corpus Christi and its beaches are just 40 miles to the northeast, and the border with Mexico is 120 miles to the south at Brownsville or 119 miles to the west at Laredo.

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Position Overview

The Professional Counselor I, under general supervision, provides personal, academic, career, and alcohol and other drug counseling to individuals and groups. The counselor also delivers crisis intervention services and participates in an after‑hours on‑call rotation. The Professional Counselor engages in a full range of counseling‑related responsibilities, including maintaining accurate and confidential records, administering and interpreting psychological assessments, making appropriate referrals, and managing the organizational and administrative components of assigned cases. This role requires sound clinical judgment, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to respond effectively to urgent and crisis situations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Counseling Services

• Provides personal counseling and crisis intervention to individuals, couples, and groups.

• Provides academic, career, alcohol, and other drug counseling to individuals and groups.

• Engages in counseling related activities including maintaining counseling records, administering interpreting psychological tests/inventories, making referrals, and managing organizational/administrative aspects of counseling cases.

Training & Supervision

• Assists in the oversight and guidance of the daily activities of assigned counseling practicum students.

• Co facilitates case supervision and educational training for counseling practicum students.

Community & Campus Collaboration

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

• Assists with managing career counseling programming and collaboration with career counseling partnerships on and off campus.

Outreach, Prevention & Education

• Responds to requests for information about counseling services, programs, organizational structure, and policies.

• Assists with the design and coordination of psychoeducation and wellness activities.

• Provides presentations to students, faculty, and staff regarding counseling services, programs, professional development, and wellness topics.

• Assists in the oversight of outreach efforts, including developing materials for educational and training programs on mental health and wellness.

• Occasionally available for evening presentations or special events.

Crisis Response

• Provides after hours crisis intervention on an on-call rotation basis.

• Serves as an expert consultation resource.

• Consults with students, faculty, and staff members about students needing counseling services.

Research & Administrative Support

• Engages in applied research and evaluation activities; publishes/disseminates results.

• Assists with organizational and administrative tasks as requested.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Other Duties as Assigned

• The above 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.

Required Qualifications

• Education – Master’s degree in Counseling and Guidance, Social Work, Counseling, Clinical Psychology, or related specialty.

• Experience – Practical/field placement relevant to college counseling or supervised experience.

Required Licenses and Certifications

• Passed the National Counselor Exam (NCE)

• Eligible for LPC‑Associate, LPC, LMFT, LMSW, or LCSW

• Must maintain licensure for continued employment

Preferred Qualifications

• Two or more years of post‑graduate clinical experience in a university or college counseling center

• Experience providing crisis intervention and participating in after‑hours/on‑call rotations

• Experience working with wide-ranging student populations, including first‑generation students, veterans, and historically underrepresented groups

• Experience conducting outreach, psychoeducation, and wellness programming

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Clinical competency in multicultural counseling

• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others

• Adherence to ethical principles and state laws

Other Requirements

Other Requirements and Factors

• This position is security sensitive

• This position will require export-control authorization prior to starting employment.

• This position requires compliance with state and federal laws/codes and Texas A&M University System/TAMU policies, regulations, rules and procedures

• All tasks and job responsibilities must be performed safely without injury to self or others in compliance with System and University safety requirements

•  This position may require work beyond normal office hours and/or work on weekends

Why Join the Javelina Nation?

Texas A&M University–Kingsville offers a supportive, mission-driven culture focused on excellence in teaching, research, and service. All employees enjoy:

• A welcoming campus community

• Opportunities for professional development

• Competitive benefits through the Texas A&M University System

• A rewarding experience of helping students achieve their academic and career goals

Shared Values: TAMUK employees uphold the Shared Values of Care, Integrity, Pride, Innovation, and Excellence, which form the foundation of the University’s culture and guide its strategic plan. More information on TAMUK’s Strategic Plan and Shared Values can be found here.

4DX: TAMUK employees actively engage in Franklin Covey’s 4 Disciplines of Execution (4DX) activities within their departments. TAMUK utilizes 4DX as the framework for pursuing strategic goals by creating a culture of high performance. This requires participation from all faculty and staff. More information on 4DX can be found here.

Caring Campus:  TAMUK employees embody the Institute for Evidence Based Change’s Caring Campus mindset, maintaining a collegial and caring attitude towards students and each other to foster student engagement and a positive, collaborative work environment. More information on Caring Campus can be found here.

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation: Commensurate with experience

Texas A&M University-Kingsville offers a career filled with purpose and opportunity in addition to competitive wages. In addition to base pay, TAMUK provides eligible employees a comprehensive Total Rewards package designed to support employees’ well-being, professional growth, and financial security.

BENEFITS (rules, policies, eligibility apply)

With our generous benefit package, robust professional development opportunities, strong retirement programs, and dedication to service excellence, TAMUK is a truly 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

On-Campus Wellness Opportunities:

• TAMUK’s Wellness Program is designed to enrich lives through health and wellness programming that is meaningful and impactful.

Work Life Solutions:

• Counseling, Work Life Assistance, Financial Resources, and Legal Resources

Tuition Benefits:

• Employee Tuition Assistance Program

• Book scholarships

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Retirement:

• Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) or Optional Retirement Plan (ORP), dependent on position

• Voluntary Tax Deferred Account/Deferred Compensation Plan

Employee Leave:

• 8+ hours of vacation per month

• 8 hours of sick leave per month

• 8 hours of paid Birthday leave

• 12-15 paid holidays per year

Additional Information

A federal proclamation issued on September 19, 2025, imposes a $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions filed after September 21, 2025. Texas A&M University-Kingsville will not pay this fee. If immigration sponsorship may be required for employment, consult with private immigration counsel, at the individual’s expense, is recommended to determine whether the individual’s current immigration status would make a potential offer of employment from Texas A&M University-Kingsville subject to this fee.

In addition, on January 27, 2026, Texas Governor Abbott issued a moratorium on the filing of any new H-1B petitions unless approved by the Texas Workforce Commission. Accordingly, if sponsorship for employment visa status is required now or in the future, this moratorium may affect the university’s ability to employ the selected final candidate. TAMUK will adhere to applicable regulations regarding visa opportunities.

Application Instructions

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

• Contact information for 3 professional references

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.