Counselor III

Position Information

Position Information

Position Number

502060

Working Title

Counselor III

Job Title

Counselor

Job Type

Full-Time

Department

Counseling Center

Job Purpose

Provide counseling services and outreach programming / workshops to university students. Counseling is provided through individual, group and couple's therapy.

Tennessee Tech is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer.

Essential Functions

Counsel university students regarding personal, academic and social / emotional concerns by conducting intakes (initial counseling appointment), individual, couples or group therapy. Consult with university staff and others (e.g., parents), regarding student concerns. Develop and present psycho-educational and academic workshops / outreach programming. Assist in the supervision of graduate level practicum and intern students. Participate in professional development, as required for licensure. Serve on university committees and other duties, as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree from an accredited institution in Mental Health Counseling (60 hour degree), Social Work, Psychology or Educational Psychology. One to three years of counseling / therapy experience. Current TN license / eligible (license must be obtained within one year of hire date) in one of the following helping professions : Licensed Professional Counselor / Mental Health Service Provider; Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist; Licensed Clinical Social Worker; Senior Psychological Examiner.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in counseling college students. Experience with clinical supervision of counseling interns / practicum students. Experience in the treatment of mood disorders, eating disorders, and trauma related issues.

Work Hours

Typical hours are Monday - Friday, 8 : 00 a.m. to 4 : 30 p.m. Other hours as necessary.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary

Commensurate with education and experience. Pay grade 10.

Benefits Information

Tennessee Tech offers a competitive benefits package. Benefits include the accumulation of two vacation days per month and one sick leave day per month, and thirteen (13) University holidays. Other benefits include medical and life insurance (shared cost with the university), retirement, optional 401k, and educational benefits.

Posting Details

Posting Date

06 / 12 / 2025

Screening Date

10 / 04 / 2025

Open Until Filled

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants will be required to electronically upload a cover letter, resume, copy of transcripts (official transcripts required upon hire), and complete contact information for three references. References will be contacted at a later date. Submission of materials is the applicant's responsibility. Applications without all required materials are incomplete and will not be considered.