Faculty, Mental Health Clinical Care Counselor

Job Posting Title Faculty, Mental Health Clinical Care Counselor Job Description Summary The Faculty, Mental Health Clinical Care Counselor provides direct clinical services, intensive case management, and care coordination for students experiencing mental health, psychological, and developmental challenges. This position supports students in accessing appropriate campus and community-based services through assessment, referral, care management, response, and transition care while collaborating with mental health counselors, campus partners and community providers to promote student well‑being and continuity of care. Description of Duties & Tasks Manages assigned counseling caseload that will include referrals from multiple internal and external partners. The mental health clinical care counselor will oversee coordination of care that addresses the full‑range of counseling needs of the student population; that may require crisis intervention or stabilization in high‑stress situations involving immediate risk to the mental and physical health of students, and that addresses the full‑range of counseling needs of the student population. The mental health counselor will be part of a Mental Health Counseling team that develops and implements outreach prevention programs for enrolled Austin Community College (ACC) students on topics pertaining to critical issues in college mental health to support institutional efforts focusing on persistence, retention and student engagement. Maintains current, accurate, and timely clinical documentation in accordance with state and federal law, professional ethics, and district counseling services protocols. Provides short‑term, individual, and group counseling via scheduled appointments and walk‑in coverage to students seeking assistance related to personal concerns. Conducts mental health assessments and screenings such as suicide risk, drug and alcohol, threat and risk assessment, etc., utilizing evidence‑based practices. Exercises clinical judgement in assessing urgent student referral situations and making appropriate recommendations regarding intake, referrals, triage, and interventions. Provides support in managing campus crisis situations by coordinating with ACC mental health officers, administrators, faculty, and staff to provide appropriate intervention and referral. Provides professional consultation to faculty, staff, administrators, and students related to student mental health concerns. Assists and helps coordinate referral of clients to clinical / psychiatric resources between Austin Community College (ACC) and college or external community service providers and partners. Reviews client record to determine progress, effectiveness, and appropriateness of intervention strategies and treatment goals; assisting and or coordinating referral of clients to clinical / psychiatric resources addressing obstacles to delivery of services. Provides psychoeducational workshops, training, outreach, interactive seminars, videos, and classroom presentations including Mental Health First Aid (MHFA), and/or de‑escalation management regarding students in distress situations to faculty and staff across the district. Attends and participates in regional and departmental meetings, case consultations, and staff development programs as assigned. Participates in continuing education and professional development activities related to the performance of job functions and the maintenance of skills in professional counseling, including provision of professional presentations at local, state, and national conferences. Assists in planning, implementation, and evaluation of compliance programming activities, including but not limited to, those in support of Drug Free Schools and Communities Act (DFSCA), Title IX Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act (VAWA), Campus Sexual Violence Elimination Act (Campus SaVE) | Clery Act, Suicide Prevention, and Domestic/Dating/Sexual Violence programming. Knowledge & Skills Knowledge of and adherence to applicable professional ethics and board rules, federal, state, and local laws, regulatory codes, ordinances, legislative changes, and procedures relevant to assigned programs, projects, and counseling operations, including delivery of services in a telemental health setting. Knowledge of current counseling practices, theories, and research in college student services. Knowledge, understanding, and the ability to manage counseling services and wellness programs to include prevention, intervention, counseling, and referral services pertaining to distresses such as depression, substance abuse, anxiety, crisis management, and other related concerns. Able to provide guidance and direction for counseling professionals' administering of appropriate assessment tools. Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulatory codes, ordinances, and procedures relevant to assigned programs, projects, and operations with particular emphasis on Drug Free Schools and Communities Act (DFSCA), Title IX, the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act (VAWA), Campus Sexual Violence Elimination Act (Campus SaVE), and the Clery Act. Effectively represent the district in contacts with governmental agencies, community groups, and various businesses, professional, educational, regulatory, and legislative organizations; establishing community partnerships to work collaboratively on providing support and resources to the college student population. Understanding of the community college philosophy and mission and how counseling services support student persistence, retention, and engagement. Knowledge of effective leadership and ethics techniques, principles, and practices including Servant-Leadership principles. Knowledge of and demonstrated ability to work effectively and collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team. Required Education In accordance with Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) accrediting requirements Master's degree in Counseling, Psychology, or related behavioral sciences field from an accredited institution. Other Requirements Licensed in the State of Texas for: Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or Licensed Psychologist (LP). Must maintain licensure for continued employment. Preferred Work Experience Minimum three (3) years of experience working in case management, student services, social services, or related support roles. Experience working with case management or referral tracking systems, particularly Titanium or similar electronic health record systems. Experience in a higher education setting, particularly with multicultural and/or underserved student populations. Working Conditions Work location will be remote with on‑campus work, as needed. Subject to standing, walking, sitting, bending, reaching, kneeling, pushing, and pulling. Occasional lifting of objects up to 20 pounds. Evenings, weekends, and extended work days may be required. Must be able to perform duties at any assigned college campus, work remotely, and in a virtual environment. Salary Range Salary Range $ 71,270 - 96,596 (Based on a 10.5 - month Faculty contract) Number of Openings Number of Openings: 1 Clery Act As required by the US Department of Education, employees are required to report violations under Title IX and, under the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act (Clery Act), select individuals are required to report crimes. If this position is identified as a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified, trained, and provided resources for reporting. Austin Community College produces an Annual Security Report as required by the Clery Act. The report includes statistics from the previous three years concerning reported crime that occurred on campus; public property adjacent to and accessible from campus; and in certain non-campus buildings/property owned or controlled by ACC. The report includes institutional policies concerning campus security and other safety information. For a direct access to the current Annual Security Report, visit . You may obtain a hard copy by contacting the Clery Compliance Officer (View email address on click.appcast.io ). For an overview, see ACC's Clery Act website. Disclaimer The above description is an overview of the job. It is not intended to be an all‑inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the job, nor is it an all‑inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Duties and responsibilities may change with business needs. ACC reserves the right to add, change, amend, or delete portions of this job description at any time, with or without notice. Employees may be required to perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made by ACC at its discretion to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of the job. Benefits Benefits include medical, dental, life insurance, short- and long‑term disability, retirement plans, and AD&D. Employment Equity Austin Community College ("ACC" or "College") is an equal education and equal employment opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination in employment at the college and access to its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, and pregnancy), national origin, age (40 and older), veteran status or military service, disability, genetic information or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. This includes the prohibition of discrimination, including harassment, against any employee, applicant for employment, student, or applicant for admission. ACC will take steps to ensure that the lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in all educational and vocational programs. About Austin Community College Austin Community College is a public two‑year institution that serves a multicultural population of approximately 41,000 credit students each Fall and Spring semester. We embrace our identity as a community college, as reflected in our mission statement. We promote student success and community development by providing affordable access, through traditional and distance learning modes, to higher education and workforce training, including appropriate applied baccalaureate degrees, in our service area. Faculty and Staff Recruitment Philosophy We seek to recruit and retain a workforce that: Values intellectual curiosity and innovative teaching. Is attracted by the college's mission to promote equitable access to educational opportunities. Cares about student success and collaborates on strategies to facilitate success for populations including first‑generation college students, low‑income students, and students from underserved communities. Focused on student academic achievement and postgraduate outcomes. Welcomes difference and models respectful interaction with others. Engages with the community both within and outside of ACC. Job Posting Close Date November 9, 2026 #J-18808-Ljbffr Austin Community College District