Senior Counselor - Student Counseling Services

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• 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 and response and serves as a resource to the university community in matters of crisis intervention.
  • Participates in on-call crisis rotation.
  • Supports the Leadership Team in maintaining and managing records within the clinic’s electronic health record system, including conducting audits and facilitating record expungement in accordance with state laws and university policies.
• Program Leadership:
  • Serves as part of the leadership team for SCS, providing guidance to SCS staff in managing day-to-day operations, crisis intervention, clinical scheduling, professional development, and outreach requests.
  • Coordinates and supports grant related activities, including identifying funding opportunities, assisting with proposal development, monitoring project timelines and deliverables, and preparing required reports.
  • Collaborates with university departments and community partners to implement grant funded initiatives and special projects that enhance Counseling Services programming, outreach, and student wellness.
  • Assists with the planning, coordination, and evaluation of strategic initiatives that align with departmental and university priorities.
  • Oversees staff professional development, including leading internal case review and consultation, accessing / arranging external consultation when appropriate, and providing and promoting CEU and educational opportunities.
  • Oversees the Academic Training Lab including coordinating intern selection, onboarding, and training, and matching interns with SCS supervisors.
  • Serves as an SCS site supervisor for one to three interns per academic year.
  • Provides consultation and support to supervisors, including addressing performance concerns and coordinating communication with intern faculty as needed.
• Outreach:
  • Coordinates outreach activities in collaboration with campus departments and community resources.
  • Supports marketing, website updates, and event planning to promote SCS.
  • Prepares internal and external documentation and reports.
  • Represents SCS on university committees, community collaboratives, professional coalitions, and at conferences.
• Case Management And External 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.