POSITION DESCRIPTION
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.
In addition to general professional staff duties, this position provides coordination and leadership for the Center’s Anxiety and Stress Management Initiative. The position works with the Associate Director/Clinical Services, the Director, and other Center Leadership to refine the vision, mission, operations, and staffing of the Anxiety Initiative. This position will collaboratively structure the elements of the Initiative with attention to the phase in period; refine program development, delivery and assessment; collaborate with other areas within the Center to share staffing and program resources to serve the needs of student participants; and provide services within a high demand/fast paced setting.
Successful candidates will have a generalist orientation and evidence knowledge and experiences responsive to the needs of a vibrant university community. Further, they will possess specific interests and experiences in providing developmentally-based services which support the mission of an engaged university counseling center.
- Responsibilities include:
- Daily management of the Anxiety Initiative
- Develop/refine group and individual training opportunities
- Marketing and services promotion
- Recruit, select, and supervise graduate staff, as available
- Engagement and training with appropriate Center and campus constituents important to developing the Anxiety Initiative including academic and Student Success partners.
- 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; data management, groups, services to students possessing varied lived experiences, mind body principles, clinical training/supervision, crisis management, 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; value a multifaceted approach involving strongly linked clinical and training efforts; possess interpersonal flexibility; ability/experience providing services within a high demand/fast paced setting; exhibit an awareness of the importance of life balance; and a commitment to the importance of the developmental aspect of university counseling services.
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Join the Texas
State Bobcat team and experience a career that offers more than just a job—it’s
a path to a brighter future. As a Texas State employee, you’ll enjoy:
Exceptional
Benefits: Comprehensive health insurance with 100% premium
coverage for employees and 50% for dependents, starting on your first day.
Generous Time Off: Enjoy vacation, holidays, sick leave, and more
to maintain a healthy work-life balance.
Wellness and Balance: Access a FREE wellness program,
plus mother and family-friendly resources to support your personal well-being.
Professional Growth: Explore a wide range of training, development
courses, certifications, and educational support programs.
Welcoming Campus: Become part of a vibrant Bobcat community with
numerous social and professional networks.
Tuition Benefits: Take
advantage of tuition support for yourself and for your dependent children,
making higher education more accessible for your family.
Retirement Security: Secure your future with TRS pension,
retirement plans, and voluntary savings options with strong employer
contributions.At Texas State
University, you’re not just an employee—you’re a valued member of a thriving
and beautiful campus community. Start your journey with us today. https://www.hr.txst.edu/benefits.html
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any tobacco product will not be allowed anywhere on Texas State property or in
university owned or leased vehicles.
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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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