Counselor

Title: Counselor

Department: SO Student Activities

Campus Location: South Campus

Employee Classification: APT - Administrative

Position Type: FT - Regular

Grant Funded: No

Pay Frequency: Monthly

Compensation Details: Starting Pay - $70,400; Commensurate with education and experience

Work Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm, Varies based on department needs

Remote Eligible: This position is not eligible for remote work

Special Instructions to Applicant:

Job Summary:

This role is responsible for providing counseling, crisis intervention, consultation, referrals, and individual and group educational and vocational guidance services to support student success and well-being.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Essential Performance Requirements*

• Assists individuals in understanding and overcoming social, emotional, and developmental issues
• Coordinates with campus police, faculty, administrators, and staff to provide crisis intervention, counseling, and referral services
• Develops and presents wellness and student success seminars
• Refers students to appropriate community resources as needed
• Engages in research and follow-up activities to evaluate counseling techniques and outcomes
• Assists with the academic advising process
• Visits area high schools to conduct seminars, presentations, and disseminate college information as needed
• Communicates, collaborates, and consults with faculty to promote student success
• Collects, organizes, and analyzes information about individuals through records, assessments, interviews, and professional sources to evaluate interests, aptitudes, abilities, and personality characteristics for vocational and educational planning
• Compiles and analyzes occupational, educational, and economic information to assist counselees in establishing and achieving vocational and educational goals

Service Excellence

• Participates on behalf of the College in external community organizations and associations as assigned to support the essential performance requirements
• Attends the workplace regularly, reports to work punctually, and follows a work schedule to keep up with the demands of the worksite
• Completes all required training and professional development sessions sponsored through Tarrant County College (TCC)
• Supports the mission, values, goals, and principles of the College

Supervision

Works under the supervision of the assigned campus leader

*Performs Other Related Tasks as Required

The duties listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Counseling, Psychology, or Social Work, or related field
• Three (3) years' working experience providing counseling
• Currently a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), a Licensed Clinical Psychologist (LCP), a National Certified Counselor (NCC), or a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
• Must hold an unrestricted mental health license in Texas

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least one (1) year’s professional working experience providing counseling in a higher education environment
• At least one (1) year's professional working experience providing brief, evidence-based counseling, crisis intervention, suicide risk assessment, and individualized safety planning
• At least one (1) year's professional working experience maintaining confidential electronic counseling records, including assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, and referral documentation
• At least one (1) year's working experience developing and facilitating wellness or student success workshops addressing topics such as stress management, coping skills, mental health awareness, help-seeking, and academic resilience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of counseling principles, practices, and techniques related to individual and group counseling
• Knowledge of educational, vocational, and student development resources and services
• Knowledge of community resources, referral processes, and crisis intervention methods
• Skilled in delivering high-quality customer service and building effective interpersonal relationships, including strong listening, verbal, and written communication skills
• Skilled in conducting assessments, evaluating information, and developing appropriate recommendations and referrals
• Skilled in using computer applications and enterprise systems, including the Microsoft Office suite and Microsoft 365 platform
• Ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks seamlessly, ensuring accurate and timely completion while exhibiting strong attention to detail and organization
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team in collaborative environments, engaging with faculty, staff, and external stakeholders
• Ability to think critically to effectively solve and communicate problems in a fast-paced environment where work demands are varied and unpredictable in scope and volume
• Ability to analyze information and provide sound recommendations based on policy, procedure, practice, and applicable regulations
• Ability to maintain a high level of diplomacy and tact, ensuring confidentiality, discretion, and sound judgment when handling sensitive information

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and climb or balance. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds unassisted, or up to 25 pounds with the assistance of other employees or equipment as appropriate. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Accommodation/EEO Statement:

Tarrant County College is committed to providing equal access to its employment process. Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified applicants who need an accommodation to participate in the application, interview, assessment, or selection process. To request an accommodation, contact The Office of Human Resources via email at HRemployeerelations@tccd.edu.