Licensed Professional Counselor I

Location: Texarkana, Texas, United States; ability to travel and work beyond normal office hours may be required.

Company

Texas A&M University–Texarkana is a public university providing higher education and student support services.

What you will do

• Provide individual and group counseling for personal, academic, and career concerns.
• Deliver crisis intervention, case management, referrals, testing, record maintenance, and related counseling services.
• Develop and evaluate mental health seminars, outreach initiatives, psychoeducational programs, and presentations.
• Consult with faculty and staff and collaborate with campus and community partners.
• Support the guidance, training, and case supervision of counseling or social work practicum and internship students.
• Maintain ethical and professional standards, confidentiality, licensure, and applicable Texas laws.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in counseling, social work, clinical psychology, or a related specialty.
• Relevant college counseling field placement or supervised professional experience.
• Clinical competency in multicultural counseling and the ability to work cooperatively and manage multiple priorities.
• Eligibility for Texas LPC-Associate, LPC, LMFT, LMSW, or LCSW licensure is required, and licensure must be maintained for continued employment.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and comply with applicable Texas licensing standards and laws.
• Employment is contingent on credential verification and completion of a criminal history investigation.

Nice to have

• Three years of counseling or related experience.
• Experience in a college counseling center, career counseling, or alcohol and drug use counseling.
• Experience developing and presenting mental health seminars and counseling diverse college populations.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Culture & Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, accidental death and dismemberment, long-term disability, flexible spending, and dependent care benefits.
• Tuition and fee waivers for eligible full-time employees, spouses, and children, plus Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility.
• Monthly vacation and sick leave accrual, birthday leave, and 12–15 paid holidays annually.
• Teacher Retirement System of Texas or Optional Retirement Plan, with voluntary deferred compensation options.
• Professional development through LinkedIn Learning, an Employee Assistance Program, and on-campus wellness opportunities.

Hiring process

• Applications are accepted until filled; applications submitted by August 21, 2026 receive full consideration.
• Submit a cover letter, CV or resume, transcripts, and contact information for three professional references, including a supervisor or manager.