Professional Counselor at University of Houston - Downtown in Houston, Texas

Job Description:

This position may be eligible for Hybrid Work, working remotely for up to two days per week after the initial 90 days of employment.

Salary Range: $58,809/year or higher, commensurate with experience and/or education

JOB SUMMARY 

The Professional Counselor provides counseling services to assist students identify, mitigate and/or remove barriers that impede their ability to reach their academic, career, and personal goals.

DUTIES 

• Responsible and accountable for a caseload of at-risk students (i.e., probation, suspension, repeaters, early alert) by providing counseling on disciplinary probation or suspension, as referred by the Dean of Student Services, to address behaviors in violation of the Student Code of Conduct


• Responds to early alert referrals requiring counselor intervention and work with faculty to assist students who may be experiencing academic or personal challenges


• Responds to a crisis and Campus/College-critical incidents requiring counseling services (e.g., classroom/group debriefing, supportive counseling)


• Provides community resources and follow-up as needed

MARGINAL DUTIES 

• Performs other duties as assigned

 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES 

Direct Reports:

• May supervise part-time employee(s)

Delegation of Work:

• May occasionally assigns work to subordinate(s)

Supervision Given:

• Provides recommendations on hiring employees, scheduling work hours, and granting time off

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES 

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of trends, issues, and accepted practices relevant to the position


• Knowledge of MS Office programs


• Knowledge of Information Management Systems


• Knowledge of Counseling Theory

Skills:

• Candidates must have strong analytical and problem-solving skills, as well as excellent interpersonal and communication skills


• Flexibility to meet priority deadlines and unexpected events

Abilities:

• Ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of individuals and constituencies in a diverse university community


• Ability to exhibit a detail-oriented focus and is committed to a high level of service to students


• Ability to understand the critical importance of confidentiality and ability to maintain confidentiality at all times

WORK LOCATION AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

Primary Work Location:

• Works in an office environment

Physical Demands:

• Work is normally performed in a typical interior work environment, which does not subject the employee to any unpleasant elements


• The position is physically comfortable; the individual has discretion about walking, standing, etc.


• The work environment involves minimal exposure to physical risks

EEO/AA

Required Education:

• Master's degree from an accredited institution in counseling, higher education, social work, psychology, human services, and marriage and family therapy

Required Experience:

• Minimum of one (1) year of job-related experience

License/Certification:

• Counseling licensure (i.e., LPC, LMFT, LCSW, LPC-A, LMFT-A, or Licensed Psychologist)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 

• Higher education counseling is preferred

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