Housing Counselor

Title: Housing Counselor

Employee Classification: Counselor

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Student Affairs

SubDivision-Department: UNT-AVP Health and Wellness

Department: UNT-Counseling & Testing-160730

Job Location: Denton

Salary: Commensurate with experience

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible

About Us - Values Overview:

Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.   We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an inclusive environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team.   Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at www.UNTSystem.edu.

Department Summary

Counseling & Testing Services consists of two inter-related parts: The Counseling Center and Testing Services. We exist to serve the students and community of UNT in support of the mission of the University. Through our Counseling Center services, we strive to support the academic success and general well-being of UNT students through professional counseling, career counseling, consultation, mental-health screenings, educational programs and self-help resources as well as referral services. We offer to consult with Students, Parents, Faculty and Staff who may be concerned about a UNT student (while still respecting the confidentiality of our clients). With client permission, we often work closely with physicians and psychiatrists, the Career Center, Office of Disability Access, and many other helpful resources in order to provide the best overall care. Our Testing Services provides a wide range of services including traditional admissions testing, computer-based testing, career testing, and many other tests.

Position Overview

Provides outreach, individual, group, and crisis counseling to students who reside in the residence halls. Actively participates in administrative supervision. Receives or provides clinical supervision as indicated by licensure status.

Minimum Qualifications

Master's in mental health field (counseling, social work, psychology). Must be licensed in TX as LPC, LPC ' Associate, LMFT, LMFT-Associate, LMSW, or equivalent. If licensed in another state, must obtain full TX licensure within 24 months of hire.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of professional counseling practices, policies, and procedures. Strong oral and written communications skills. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships. Knowledge of safety and security precautions appropriate to work performed.

Preferred Qualifications

The preferred candidate will possess the following additional qualifications:
Short term treatment orientation
Experience working in a College Counseling Setting
Experience using Titanium software
Bilingual Full unrestricted license by the State of Texas as a Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, or equivalent.

Required License/Registration/Certifications

Licensed by the State of Texas as a Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Masters Social Worker, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist or equivalent. If licensed at the Associate level, must obtain full licensure with