Professional Counselor I (Part-Time)

Job TitleProfessional Counselor I (Part-Time) Agency Texas A&M University - Central Texas Department College Of Education and Human Development Proposed Minimum SalaryCommensurate Job LocationKilleen, Texas Job TypeStaff

Job Description

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 $100,000 fee on all new H‑1B petitions filed after September 21, 2025, and Texas A&M University–Central Texas will not pay this fee. Additionally, a moratorium issued by Governor Abbott on January 27, 2026, restricts the filing of new H‑1B 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: 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. 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 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. The Texas A&M University System is one of the largest systems of higher education in the nation, with a statewide network of twelve universities, eight state agencies, a comprehensive health science center, Texas A&M-Fort Worth and Texas A&M-RELLIS. The A&M System is committed to providing an educational and work environment that is conducive to the personal and professional development of each employee. Each member institution provides equal opportunity and access to all students, employees and prospective employees. External Applicants - Applicants not currently employed by a Texas A&M System member may Search Postings and apply for positions within one or more A&M System members by selecting the job posting. Internal Applicants - This site lists job postings throughout The Texas A&M University System. It is intended for applicants not currently employed by a member of the system. Current employees should apply for jobs on the Internal Career site. The Texas A&M System is an Equal Opportunity/ Veterans/ Disability Employer.