Clinical Counselor or Clinical Counselor Associate

Position Details

Position Information

Position Title Clinical Counselor or Clinical Counselor Associate UIW Mission

University of the Incarnate Word is a Catholic institution that welcomes to its community persons of diverse backgrounds, in the belief that their respectful interaction advances the discovery of truth, mutual understanding, self-realization, and the common good.

Position Summary

The Clinical Counselor or Clinical Counselor Associate is responsible for providing individual, couples, and group counseling, as well as crisis assessment/ intervention and psychoeducational presentations to students enrolled at UIW or any of its affiliate PreK-12 programs, professional schools, and in the Osteopathic School of Medicine.

Position also provides counseling and referral services to employees of the UIW system, as needed. The Clinical Counselor or Clinical Counselor Associate reports to the Director of Behavioral Health Services within the School of Osteopathic Medicine.

Position primarily works out of the School of Osteopathic Medicine located at Brooks City Base Campus located at 7615 Kennedy Hill Drive, San Antonio, TX 78235.

Benefits

UIW has been identified year after year as one of the nation's Great Colleges to Work For based on employee feedback. UIW offers an outstanding benefits package for full-time employees that includes medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, numerous paid holidays, vacation and sick leave. Tuition benefits include UIW tuition waivers, tuition exchange programs and Brainpower Connection discounts for employees and dependents. Retirement benefits include 403b retirement plans with a 7% employer match, plus a retirement health solution. We also offer employer-paid Life/AD&D, long-term disability, pet insurance, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness programs, employee discount program, Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility and more! Please refer to the Human Resources webpage for additional details on our benefits and eligibility.

Job Duties

Job Duty Name Essential Job Duties Description of Job Duties

Note that duties for Associate title will be under the supervision of an LPC supervisor.

• Provides direct counseling, online counseling, assessment, psychoeducation, and referral to clients in need of behavioral health services.
• Provides individual, family, couples, and group counseling.
• Provides crisis intervention and emergency walk-in services.
• Conducts assessment and provides diagnosis, when needed.
• Provides clinical consultation to university community and serves on university committees.
• Provides oversight to the peer led groups at the UIW School of Osteopathic Medicine.
• Follows all professional ethical guidelines, including the maintenance of confidentiality and compliance with HIPAA/ FERPA/insurance and other university federal and state requirements.
• Maintains flexibility as issues with coverage arise and as additional collaborative meetings are requested.
• Provides consultation, mediation, psychoeducation, and outreach services and programs to the campus, faculty, staff, and students. (e.g. Orientations)
• Works alongside interns in the provision of counseling services, psychoeducation, and consultation.
• Represents Behavioral Health Services at campus community events held at various campuses and at various conferences.
• Represents Behavioral Health Services at the UIW School of Osteopathic Medicine under the direction of the Director of Behavioral Health Services.
• Attends administrative, staff development, required training, and supervision meetings.
• Contributes time to development of special behavioral health initiatives and grant funded projects connected to the Behavioral Health Services.
• Completes necessary and required documentation within 48 hours, consistent with professional and office expectations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Note that fully licensed clinicians are expected to participate in professional development opportunities and continuing education to maintain licensure.

Qualifications

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Must be knowledgeable in a variety of evidenced based and brief counseling modalities and comfortable with the use of assessment and treatment planning.
• Must be proficient in providing counseling to culturally diverse populations with a variety of life challenges/ diagnoses. If fully licensed, must be eligible for insurance credentialing.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint, and be social media savvy.
• Ability to learn and assist with the web page and social media.
• Must possess excellent interpersonal, written, oral/presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with team members.
• Ability to effectively manage conflict and communicate well during problem-solving.
• Ability to travel to multiple campuses for treatment and assigned events and meetings.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures.
• Employee shall adhere to all applicable rules and regulations of the University, the Conference, and the NCAA.

Required Education

Master's Degree in Counseling or related field.

Required Work Experience

One (1) year of clinical counseling experience working with diverse populations such as children and adults, military populations, survivors of violence/ sexual assault, and international clients.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual in the Spanish language.
• Doctorate in Counseling or related field.
• Clinical counseling experience in a higher education/health care setting.

Required Certifications, Licenses or Registrations

• Current Licensure or ability to secure Texas Licensure by date of assignment required in one of the following:

• Texas Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC).

• Texas Licensed Social Worker (LCSW).

• Texas Licensed Professional Counselor Associate (LPC-Associate).

• Must have a valid driver's license, driving record that is insurable by UIW insurance carrier, and be at least 21 years of age, as required to drive for UIW.

Work Hours

Monday through Thursday 9am to 6pm and Friday 8am to 5pm with flexibility to meet the needs of UIW students. May require occasional weekend work for special events.

Physical Demands

• Ability to actively engage in assigned events for extended periods of time.
• Ability to regularly move about campus and event venues to actively engage faculty/staff/ current students, as well as attend meetings on and off campus.

Posting Details

Posting Details

Posting Number AS2328PO Number of Vacancies 1 Job Type Full Time Job Category Administrator (exempt) Desired Start Date 01/04/2027 Position End Date (if temporary) Reports to Director of Behavioral Health Services Counseling Salary $45,000-$60,000 Annualized based on credentials of finalist Open Date 10/26/2026 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicant

N/A.

EOE

UIW is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national origin, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, veteran status, pregnancy, and religion (except in limited circumstances when religious preference is both permitted by law and deemed appropriate as a matter of University policy).

Title IX

This position is considered a "Responsible Employee" under Title IX federal regulations and "Mandatory Reporter" under Texas state law and the UIW Sexual Misconduct Policy. As a Mandatory Reporter, this position requires you as the employee to promptly report any incident that you witness or receive information about Title IX violations. These reporting responsibilities are set out in the UIW Sexual Misconduct Policy.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Optional Documents

• Other Document

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • How did you hear about this employment opportunity?

• UIW Website

• HigherEdJobs.com

• Indeed

• LinkedIn

• WorkplaceDiversity.com

• HispanicDiversity.com

• BlackJobCenter.com

• WomensJobCenter.com

• VeteransConnect.com

• Personal Referral

• Employee Referral

• Other

• If you selected other, please tell us where?

(Open Ended Question)

• • Do you have at least a Master's Degree in Counseling or related field?

• No

• Yes

• • How many years of clinical counseling experience do you have working with diverse populations such as children and adults, military populations, survivors of violence/ sexual assault, and international clients?

• Less than 1 year

• 1 year

• 2 years

• 3 years

• 4 or more years

• • Do you currently hold or are you eligible for Texas Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or current Texas Licensed Social Worker (LCSW) OR Texas LPC Associate?

• No

• Yes, currently Texas Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)

• Yes, eligible for Texas LPC

• Yes, currently Texas Licensed Social Worker (LCSW)

• Yes, eligible for Texas LCSW

• Yes, Texas LPC Associate

• • Do you currently have a valid driver's license AND are you at least 21 years of age, as required to drive for UIW?

• No

• Yes, I have a valid driver license and I am at least 21 years old

• • Rank your proficiency in understanding and speaking Spanish.

• None

• Minimal

• Limited

• Proficient

• Advanced

• Expert