Senior Counselor, Fort Worth en Tarleton State University

Job Title

Senior Counselor, Fort Worth

Agency

Tarleton State University

Department

Student Counseling Services

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Fort Worth, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Tarleton State University, a distinguished Doctoral National Comprehensive University, invites applications for the position of Senior Counselor in the Department of Student Counseling Services. As part of a vibrant academic community dedicated to excellence in teaching, research, and service, this role offers the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to a university that values innovation, collaboration, and inclusive growth. Join us in advancing knowledge and transforming lives—on campus and beyond. Tarleton State University continues to grow its impact across Texas, with four distinct campuses located in Stephenville, Fort Worth, RELLIS-Bryan and Waco, along with a robust online community that extends our reach even further.

At the heart of it all is Stephenville, where Tarleton State offers a dynamic environment for faculty and staff. From a lively live music scene and numerous local festivals to rich traditions rooted in the surrounding community, Stephenville provides a vibrant and welcoming atmosphere.

No matter where you're located—on campus or online—you are part of a mission that transforms lives and makes a difference across the state of Texas and beyond.

The Fort Worth Senior Counselor, under general supervision, supports the overall wellness of the campus community through direct clinical services, administrative coordination, and outreach leadership at the Fort Worth campus. This role balances individual and group counseling responsibilities with added administrative and outreach efforts aimed at expanding Counseling Services’ presence and impact at the Fort Worth location. The individual in this role serves as a key contact at the Fort Worth campus and collaborates regularly with the Director of Counseling Services.

Work hours: Monday–Thursday, 9 AM–6 PM; Friday 8–5 PM or as work requirements indicate. Occasional alternative hours/weekends required. This position is primarily located on the Fort Worth Campus. Occasional travel to the Stephenville campus and offsite locations for university events is required.

Responsibilities:

• 65% Direct Clinical Services:
  Renders individual and group counseling to students experiencing developmental, psychological, and interpersonal concerns. Group offerings may include process-oriented, psychoeducational, and drop-in formats. Provides crisis counseling, serves as a resource to the university community in matters of crisis intervention. Participates in on-call crisis rotation.

• 20% Outreach, Coordination, and Program Leadership:
  Serves as the senior position for the Fort Worth location, providing consultation and guidance to Fort Worth SCS staff in managing day to day operations, crisis intervention, clinical scheduling, and outreach requests. May supervise staff or interns depending on departmental needs. Coordinates outreach activities for the Fort Worth campus in collaboration with campus departments and community resources. Supports marketing, website updates, and event planning to promote Counseling Services. Prepares internal and external documentation and reports.

• 10% Case Management & Consultation:
  Maintains timely and thorough documentation in accordance with licensure standards and departmental policies. Coordinates care with campus partners and external providers. Participates in regular clinical consultations and staff meetings.

• 5% Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

Education and Experience:

• Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• One year of experience in a college counseling center or related mental health setting.

• Experience working in or with a complex organization with an understanding of larger institutional goals and objectives.

• Must hold a current Clinical Supervisor designation or be eligible and willing to begin the Clinical Supervisor designation process upon hire.

Licensure:

• Fully licensed in the state of Texas as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Proficiency in standard office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).

• Strong written communication, analytical, and organizational skills.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and adhere to relevant state laws and ethical standards.

• Effective collaboration and multitasking skills in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

• Comfort with presenting to groups and engaging with multifaceted student populations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with outreach programming and student engagement.

• Previous work in a university counseling center.

• Familiarity with Titanium Schedule or similar EHR systems.

• Experience with CBT, DBT, and / or solution-focused, brief therapy models.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary: Commensurate with experience

Salary Range:

The target base annual salary range is $53,745 to $65,000 and may be negotiable based on funding availability and candidate experience/skillset in relation to the minimum requirements of this position. Tarleton State University offers a career filled with purpose and opportunity in addition to competitive wages. As part of the Tarleton family, the following benefits are also available to full time and qualifying part time employees:

Educational Benefits - employee perks that help enrich, grow, and foster career and professional development:

• Family Education Benefit (Tuition Scholarship) – scholarship opportunities for Tarleton employees, their spouses, or their dependents available after 6 months of continued full-time employment. Click the link to learn more about this incredible Texan benefit!

• Masters Educational Assistance – is designed to invest in and assist employees further their knowledge, skills, and job effectiveness through 100% of eligible tuition and fees being paid on enrollment. Click link for additional guidelines and details!

Employee Health, Wellness, and Financial Planning

• Fully covered employee health insurance

  • Reimbursement of Insurance Premium Deductions! The State of Texas contributes to eligible employees’ insurance coverages as of the 1st day of the month following 60 days of employment in an eligible position. For those who elect coverage PRIOR to the first of the month after 60 days of employment, Tarleton State University will reimburse employees the State contribution towards health coverage during those first 60 days.

• Dental insurance

• Vision insurance

• Retirement and Insurance programs

Paid Leave

Tarleton employees enjoy one of the greatest PTO packages in the area!

• Paid sick leave

• Holiday pay

• Vacation

• Longevity pay

• Paid Birthday Leave – Tarleton State University awards all leave-eligible employees paid time off for their birthday!

Other

• Complimentary tickets to all Athletic and Performing Fine Arts events!

  • Tarleton Employees enjoy two complimentary general admission tickets for athletics and performing fine arts events on campus! Join Texan Nation on the bleachers or in the auditorium.

• Employee Wellness Release Time

• Staff Gym Membership Discount with Campus Recreation

• and other Tarleton Discounts

Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit a completed application for consideration. Initial review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled.

Application Procedure:

During the application process applicants have one opportunity to enter the requested information, upload documents and Submit the application. Applicants will not be able to make changes or add additional documents once the application materials have been submitted via "Submit" action.

Employment applications must include:

• Completed online application

• Cover Letter / Letter of Interest addressing qualifications

• Curriculum Vitae or Resume

• At least 3 current professional references and their full contact information

Applications received by Tarleton State University must have all job application data entered.  Failure to provide all job application data could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application.  “See resume” is not an acceptable entry in the job application.  Incomplete applications will not be considered.

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.

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