Counselor, Wellness & Counseling

Central Texas College

place Killeen, 76540

local_atm $47,704 - $55,324 a year

Salary

$47,704.00 - $55,324.00 Annually

Location

Killeen-Central Campus

Job Type

Full-Time Salaried

Job Number

202500137

Division

Student Success

Department

Wellness & Counseling Services

Opening Date

03/26/2026

Closing Date

4/10/2026 11:59 PM Central

Summary of Position

Provide short-term mental health counseling for CTC students and employees on a range of topics to include but not be limited to drug and alcohol, PTSD, depression, anxiety, trauma, stress management, suicide prevention, and academic adjustments. The counselor will also assist with initiatives, workshops, presentations and group counseling/ support offered by Wellness & Counseling Services and will serve on CTC committees and participate in campus events as needed.

Education and Experience

A Master’s Degree from a US regionally or nationally accredited institution of higher learning in psychology, counseling, social work, or related field is required.

Must have an LPC, LCSW or LMSW license.

Minimum of 1-year professional work experience in an educational, healthcare or social services agency. Prefer 2 years of experience working as a counselor in a similar setting (college, mental health clinic, rehabilitation center, social service agency). Related volunteer experience will be considered.

Knowledge Skills and Ability

Demonstrate strong organizational abilities, especially related to record-keeping and meeting management.
Ability and willingness to work with a high energy level and as a team member.
Ability to conduct group and individual sessions under the supervision of the Director of Wellness and Counseling Services.
Ability to inspire a campus-wide commitment to wellness and mental health in the planning, promotion, execution, and evaluation of programs and support services.
Ability to make effective referrals to other CTC and community offices and services in order to appropriately and effectively case-manage clients.
Demonstrate ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with students, colleagues, and employees of Central Texas College, and the community at large.

Ability to work on Central Campus location

Essential Functions

Provide crisis intervention, short-term counseling and referrals for students and employees.
Educate employees and students on relevant mental health topics such as depression, anxiety, substance abuse, suicide prevention, trauma, anger management, stress management and more.
Participate in and coordinate support groups.
Develop working relationships with local community agencies for referral of clients whose needs lie outside the services of CTC.
Maintain confidentiality.
Participate in campus activities.
Participate in Student Success and Persistence events, activities and committees and be an advocate for student success.
Perform other duties as assigned.

EEO Statement

Central Texas College District and its operating units, divisions and sponsored activities prohibits discrimination on the basis of any protected class including, but not necessarily limited to race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, genetic information, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or transgender status. Inquiries about Title IX, sexual misconduct can contact the Title IX Coordinator, Larry Murphy through email to rdepartment@ctcd.edu or call 254-501-3028.

Employer

Central Texas College (TX)

Address

P.O. Box 1800

Killeen, Texas, 76540

Phone

855-524-5627
254.526.1128

Website

https://www.ctcd.edu

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, educational benefits, holidays, vacation, and sick leave. Full-time employees participate in the Teachers Retirement System of Texas (TRS)