POSITION DESCRIPTION

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• Full Time

The Texas State University Counseling Center strives to provide services and programs within a framework of professional competence, affirmation, and responsiveness to a variety of lived experiences. The staff seeks professional colleagues interested in joining a collaborative and positive team that is committed to providing services to support all students in our culturally and economically varied campus community. Located within the Division of Student Success and accredited by IACS, the Center is also proud to host a well-respected APA-accredited doctoral internship program as well as practicum training and a post-doctoral residency. Successful candidates will have a generalist orientation and evidence knowledge and experiences responsive to the needs of the student body. Further, they will possess specific interests and experiences in providing varied and developmentally based services which support the mission of an engaged university counseling center.  Responsibilities include:

• time-effective personal counseling (individual, group, and limited relationship services), initial assessments & triage, crisis intervention, clinical training & supervision, outreach programming, campus training, consultation, assessment, and administrative duties, as assigned.

• In addition to the general duties noted above, interest and experience in one or more of the following areas is highly preferred: mood/anxiety management, assessment/ data management, center operations, crisis management, mindfulness, groups, clinical training/supervision, skills-based interventions, or substance use/abuse.
• Competitive candidates will possess strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills; a demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, campus departments, and student groups; a commitment to actively engage in practice with populations experiencing a variety of lived experiences; have experience within a multifaceted approach involving strongly linked clinical and training efforts; and possess ability/experience providing services within a high demand/fast paced setting.
• Depending on Center needs, the selected candidate may have some responsibilities for providing embedded services for a campus department.

ABOUT TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY

Texas State University is a tobacco-free campus. Smoking and the use of any tobacco product will not be allowed anywhere on Texas State property or in university owned or leased vehicles.

Texas State University is a member of the Texas State University System (TSUS)

University Description

Texas State University is a public, student-centered research institution guided by our unwavering belief in the power of education to transform communities, power economies, and reimagine the world. With an enrollment of over 40,000 students, our students come from every walk of life, from across Texas, the nation, and the world., Texas State is designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution and has been classified as a High Research University.  The main campus is located in San Marcos and the Health Sciences campus is located in Round Rock. Other campuses include Queretaro Mexico and Collin College. 

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Region Description

San Marcos is located in the Texas Hill Country at the mouth of the San Marcos River. The city offers numerous opportunities for outdoor activities, art, music, shopping, and community service. Also, San Marcos is located between Austin and San Antonio; the outskirts of these cities are within a 15–30-minute drive. Both of those cities also have major airports that offer service and connections to various destinations.

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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Completion (or anticipated completion within 6-12 months of start date) of a Doctoral degree in Counseling or Clinical psychology from an APA accredited program
• Completion of an APA accredited internship by the start date
• Experience in providing crisis intervention services
• Experience in developing and providing prevention related programming for a college-aged population
• Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
• In addition, candidate must be eligible for (or currently possess) licensure as a psychologist in the State of Texas. License must be obtained within 24 months of start date and must be maintained to remain eligible for employment.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Completion of a postdoctoral residency experience prior to the start date is highly preferred.
• A minimum of one year of clinical experience in a higher education counseling setting or with a similar adult population (may include doctoral internship, postdoctoral residency or practicum experiences).
• Interest and experience in one or more of the following areas is highly preferred: mood/anxiety management, assessment/ data management, center operations, crisis management, mindfulness, groups, clinical training/supervision, skills-based interventions, or substance use/abuse.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, campus departments, and student groups
• Experience actively engaging in practice with populations evidencing a variety of life experiences.
• Experience working as a member of a clinically based professional team (including related academic training).
• Experience within a multifaceted framework involving strongly linked clinical and training efforts.
• Ability/experience providing services within a high demand/fast paced setting.

COMPENSATION

Competitive salary. Professional development support includes conference and other continuing education opportunities and reimbursement for licensure expenses. Also, supplemental malpractice insurance coverage is provided. 

APPLICATION MATERIALS

Applicants must attach the following materials to their electronic application: 1) a letter of application addressed to the Screening Committee highlighting relevant experiences and fit with the position requirements and preferred qualifications; 2) a current vita; and 3) contact information (including e-mail addresses) for at least four professional references. 

For questions regarding the online application process, contact Talent Acquisition (talent@txstate.edu) For questions regarding the position, contact B. Lynne Reeder (blr137@txstate.edu).

Texas State University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all persons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal or state law in employment, educational programs, and activities and admissions.

Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. The University will not sponsor or assume sponsorship of any candidate requiring a petition for a H1B employment visa.