UCJ: Position Description

Mental Health Clinician

Texas A&M University,

University Health Services

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Last Posted:

Mon, Feb 16th, '26

Deadline:

Open till filled

Start Date:

To be determined upon mutual agreement.

Last Updated:

Mon, Feb 16th, '26

POSITION DESCRIPTION

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Full Time

Provides mental health counseling as well as crisis intervention to individuals, couples, and groups. Assesses clients, creates care plans, and provides treatment services and referrals. Provides outreach presentations for students, faculty, and staff members about counseling services, programs, professional development topics, and related issues. Provides adjunct supervision of psychology and counseling practicum students. Offers consultation to faculty, staff, students, and parents. During times of high student need, flexes schedule to provide additional clinical services including appointments, outreach, crisis response, and other duties as required. Meets ethical obligations for timely documentation of counseling services in accordance with State of Texas licensure requirements and departmental policies. Engages in counseling?related activities including making referrals and managing organizational and administrative aspects of counseling cases. Provides adjunct support and/or training seminars for trainees. Consults with licensed professionals when managing complex and/or crisis situations and seeks appropriate consultation to best support students. Participates in continuing education and professional development activities as required by state licensure to maintain skills and professional competency. Maintains currency of practice through review of professional literature, participation in organizational research and evaluation activities, and shares relevant information with peers. Provides professional presentations as appropriate.

ABOUT TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY

Our Commitment

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

Why Texas A&M University?

We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration. Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you. Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes.

Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts, and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
12-15 days of annual paid holidays
Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month
Automatically enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas
Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time
Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more
Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee
Living Well, a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualifications for Mental Health Clinician:
- Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, or other degree acceptable to the Texas State Board of Examiners for Professional Counselors, Social Workers, or Marriage and Family Therapists.
- LPCs: A minimum of 3,000 post-licensure clinical hours completed in no fewer than 18 months under supervision.
- LMFTs: A minimum of 3,000 post-licensure clinical hours completed in no fewer than 24 months, including at least 200 hours of supervision.
- LCSWs: At least one year of supervised clinical experience with a minimum of 100 supervision hours.
Minimum Qualifications for a Senior Mental Health Clinician:
- Master’s degree in counseling, Social Work, or other degree acceptable to the Texas State Board of Examiners for Professional Counselors, Social Workers, or Marriage and Family Therapists.
- Five years full-time equivalent, independent licensure experience in college or university counseling center or other relevant setting
Required Licenses and Certifications
- Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).
- Licensed in the State of Texas within one year of employment.
- Must maintain licensure for continued employment.
- Eligible to Supervisor in accordance with Texas licensing board.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience in a University or College counseling center.
Experience with crisis intervention and risk assessment.
Experience in providing outreach and mental health education.
Experience supervising clinical trainees or licensed associate clinicians.
Ability to provide clinical counseling in more than one language utilized by A&M students.
Training in evidence-based practices and/or related areas of specialization.

The Senior Mental Health Clinician should be eligible to supervise in accordance with Texas licensing board.