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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: 05/13/2026
Closing Date: 7/31/2026 10:17 AM 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 or LCSW 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 or call 254-501-3028.
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). To learn more details, visit our benefits page
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Do you have a Master's Degree from a nationally or regionally accredited institution of higher education in psychology, counseling, social work or related field? (If yes, then transcript must be uploaded with degree conferred date))

• Yes
• No

02
Do you hold a license as a Professional Counselor (LPC) or LCSW ? (If yes, then license must be uploaded))

• Yes
• No

03
Do you have professional work experience in an educational, healthcare or social services agency?

• Yes
• No

04
How many years experience do you have working as a counselor in a college, mental health clinic, rehabilitation center, social service agency setting?

• No specific experience
• 1 year experience
• 2 years experience
• 3 years experience
• 4 years experience
• More than 4 years experience

05
Are you a Veteran of the US Armed Forces?

• Yes
• No

Required Question