What are the responsibilities and job description for the Counselor position at Wharton County Junior College?
Counselor
Wharton County Junior College
Wharton County Junior College
Salary: $66,070.00 - $81,403.00 Annually
Job Type: Faculty Full Time
Job Number: 2605 F 030
Location: Wharton Campus, 911 Boling Highway, Wharton, TX
Department: Vice Pres of Instruction's Area
Closing: 6/11/2026 10:00 AM Central
General Description
This position will be located at the WCJC Wharton Campus.
This position serves as a counselor for students offering personal counseling, crises management, and group counseling. Duties of the Counselor also include proactively engaging students in health and wellness programs and activities, participation in campus student service related events, student retention efforts, and organizing special activities and events. This position will also assist with the administration of disability services. This position may office at any of the WCJC campuses as assigned by the Director of Counseling and Disability Services.
Requirements
This position requires a Master's degree in counseling, psychology, or social work. Two (2) years of full-time work experience in higher education or public education, in a mental health clinical setting providing counseling services, or a combination is required. Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Professional Counselor Associate (LPC-A), Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Clinical Psychologist License is required. This position requires the individual be computer literate with knowledge of Microsoft Office Products. A criminal background check is also required.
To be considered for this position, all qualified applicants must attach to their online application the following documents:
1) Copy of college transcript(s) showing completion of a Master's degree in counseling, psychology, or social work
2) Copy of Licensed Professional Counseling (LPC) or Associate (LPC-A), Licensed Clinical Social Worker, or Clinical Psychologist License
3) Resume
4) Cover Letter outlining relevant experience
All documents must be attached to one online application to be considered. Please re-open your application form to verify all documents are properly attached.
To apply, please visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/wcjc/jobs/5354965/counselor
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Salary : $66,070 - $81,403