Prairie View A&M University

Job Title

Professional Counselor II

Agency

Prairie View A&M University

Department

Counseling Services

Proposed Minimum Salary

$4,389.18 monthly

Job Location

Prairie View, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

The Professional Counselor II, under general supervision, provide intake, counseling and psychotherapy, diagnosis testing, psycho-educational and psychotherapy groups, crisis intervention, referral, consultation, and outreach services to Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) students. Provide consultation and referral to PVAMU staff and faculty. Supervise doctoral and master’s level interns.

This position may pay more than the salary listed above depending on the qualifications and experience of the selected candidate.

Responsibilities:

• Provides mental health counseling as well as crisis intervention to individuals, couples, and groups.
• Meets ethical obligations for timely documentation of counseling services per State of Texas licensure requirements and Student Counseling Services policies. Seeks consultation from peers and leadership for difficult clinical cases per State of Texas licensure requirements. Per state licensure requirements, participates in continuing education and professional development activities related to the performance of job functions, and maintenance of skills in one’s professional specialty area.
• Serves on departmental committees and meetings, division and university committees, and other university functions.
• Participates in weekly supervision including review of recorded sessions and case review. Provides adjunct supervision/training of psychology and counseling practical students.
• Engages in counseling related activities including administering and interpreting psychological tests/inventories, making referrals, and managing various organizational and administrative aspects of counseling cases.
• Provides consultation to faculty, staff, students, and parents.
• Provides outreach presentations for students, faculty, and staff members about counseling services, programs, professional development topics, issues, etc.
• Assists with organizational and administrative tasks, as requested.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience:

• Master’s degree in Counseling and Guidance, Social Work, Counseling, Clinical Psychology, or other specialty related to job function.
• LPC’s must have completed at least 3000 clock hours of post-licensure clinical mental health experience in no less than 18 months of supervision. LCSW’s must have completed at least one year of supervised clinical experience with 100 hours of supervision and have passed their state board exam.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of 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.

Required Licensing / Professional Certification

• Texas Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Must maintain licensure for continued employment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Doctoral degree with a minimum of one year related experience in a college counseling center or other relevant mental health setting.
• Licensed Psychologist.

Job Posting Close Date:

• 7/10/2025

Required Attachments:

Please attach all required documents listed below in the attachment box labeled as either “Resume/CV or Resume/Cover Letter” on the application. Multiple attachments may be included in the “Resume/CV” or Resume/Cover Letter” attachment box. Any additional attachments provided outside of the required documents listed below are considered optional.

• Resume or Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter

Application Submission Guidelines:

All applicants are required to apply via our Career Site on or before the closing date indicated on the job posting. Applicant inquiries received via email and websites such as Indeed, HigherEdJobs, etc. will not be considered unless the individual has applied to the available position via the PVAMU Career site.

The required documents listed in the above "Required Attachments" section must be attached to the application prior to the job closing date indicated to ensure full consideration for the application submitted. Please contact the Office of Human Resource on or before the closing date indicated above at 936-261-1730 or jobs@pvamu.edu should you need assistance with the online application process.

Background Check Requirements:

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.