Job Description

Requisition: 202400044ES

Hiring Salary: Yearly-Administrative

Department: Dept of Counselor Education

General Requirements:

Master's degree, preferably a doctoral degree, in counseling or must be a degree in a related mental health profession. If not a graduate from a program accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs ( CACREP ), must know and understand CACREP accreditation standards and what the standards mean for clinic training and the department. Must have 5 years of experience working as a licensed counselor in a clinical setting including roles involving leadership and supervision or in a related mental health field. A currently active LPC and is LPC -S eligible and willing to get that credential within one year of starting the position OR a currently active LPC -S. Fluency in Spanish is desirable. Must demonstrate strong counselor identity.

Nature & Purpose of Position/Usual Duties:

Performs complex and highly advanced managerial work providing direction and guidance to two Jack Stagg's Counseling Clinic Sites, one on the Huntsville campus and the other on The Woodlands Center Campus. Provides counseling and human development services to members of the campus and area communities, and trains graduate students on how to effectively work with clients in counseling settings.

Primary Responsibilities (Staff Positions Only):

Directs the day-to-day operations of the Jack Stagg's Counseling Clinic Sites. Builds, promotes, and sustains collaboration with university and community stakeholder groups to gather clients for practicum experiences, distributing clients to practica, and ensuring client care/confidentiality at both Jack Stagg's Counseling Clinic Sites. Directs clinic support stuff and student employees. Provides outcome data for the clinic. Oversees client flow, screening, and assignments to counselors-in-training ( CIT ). Partners with departmental faculty for clinical support. Oversees technology used within the clinic. Trains and supports all staff and graduate practicum students in clinic protocols. Establishes protocol and procedures for operating within the clinic, following American Counseling Association ( ACA ) Code of Ethics, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act ( HIPAA ) privacy rules, and departmental and Sam Houston State University ( SHSU ) policies (e.g., forms, confidentiality regulations). Participates and attends departmental faculty meetings and events. Responsible for the administrative duties within the two clinic sites. Performs other related duties as assigned.

About Sam Houston State University

About Sam Houston State University For more than 140 years, Sam Houston State University has been preparing students for meaningful lives of achievement. Its motto, "The measure of a Life is its Service," resonates among its 22,000 students, eight colleges and well beyond its historical roots through research, creative endeavors, service learning, volunteering and more. SHSU is an inclusive institution whose mission is to provide high quality education, scholarship, and service to students. With over 90 bachelor degrees, 50 master’s, and 11 doctoral programs—including the nation’s first Ph.D. in forensic science, SHSU provides an exceptional college experience for every student: traditional or non-traditional; first generation; international; or online. Service to self and others is paramount at SHSU and reflected in all university organizations and programs. In fact, the university was named to USA Today’s Top 50 in the U.S. for “commitment to civic engagement and global awareness,” in addition to being classified a "Community Engaged Campus" by the Carnegie Commission on Higher Education. This honor, bestowed to only 311 public institutions nationwide, acknowledges th ... e university's significant commitment to service. Sam Houston State University has a small town feel with large scale opportunities. Located in the Piney Woods region of East Texas, Huntsville provides area residents with a sense of community and belonging, although just an hour drive north of Houston. SHSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity or expression. Sam Houston State University is an "at will" employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code § 51.215. SHSU is committed to promoting a campus culture that embraces diversity and inclusion. The University acknowledges and values our responsibility to cultivate an equitable and inclusive environment where students, faculty, staff, and community recognize the benefits of collaboration and mutual respect through diverse identities and experiences. Member The Texas State University System

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