Tennessee Tech University - College of Business
Counselor III
Tennessee Tech University - College of Business, Cookeville, Tennessee, us, 38502
Position Information
Position Number 502060 Working Title Counselor III Job Title Counselor Job Type Full-Time Department Counseling Center Job Purpose Provide counseling services and outreach programming/workshops to university students. Counseling is provided through individual, group and couple’s therapy. Tennessee Tech is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Essential Functions
Counsel university students regarding personal, academic and social/emotional concerns by conducting intakes (initial counseling appointment), individual, couples or group therapy. Consult with university staff and others (e.g., parents), regarding student concerns. Develop and present psycho-educational and academic workshops/outreach programming. Assist in the supervision of graduate level practicum and intern students. Participate in professional development, as required for licensure. Serve on university committees and other duties, as assigned. Minimum Qualifications
Master’s degree from an accredited institution in Mental Health Counseling (60 hour degree), Social Work, Psychology or Educational Psychology. One to three years of counseling/therapy experience. Current TN license/eligible (license must be obtained within one year of hire date) in one of the following helping professions: Licensed Professional Counselor/Mental Health Service Provider; Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist; Licensed Clinical Social Worker; Senior Psychological Examiner. Preferred Qualifications
Experience in counseling college students. Experience with clinical supervision of counseling interns/practicum students. Experience in the treatment of mood disorders, eating disorders, and trauma related issues. Work Hours
Typical hours are Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Other hours as necessary. Compensation And Benefits
Salary Commensurate with education and experience. Pay grade 10. Benefits Information
Tennessee Tech offers a competitive benefits package. Benefits include the accumulation of two vacation days per month and one sick leave day per month, and thirteen (13) University holidays. Other benefits include medical and life insurance (shared cost with the university), retirement, optional 401k, and educational benefits. Posting Details
Posting Date 06/12/2025 Screening Date 10/04/2025 Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants will be required to electronically upload a cover letter, resume, copy of transcripts (official transcripts required upon hire), and complete contact information for three references. References will be contacted at a later date. Submission of materials is the applicant’s responsibility. Applications without all required materials are incomplete and will not be considered. Required Documents
Cover Letter Resume Transcripts List of References Optional Documents
Licenses/Certs Transcripts 2 Other Documents Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). Do you have a master’s degree from an accredited institution in Mental Health Counseling (60 hour degree), Social Work, Psychology or Educational Psychology? Yes No Do you have at least one to three years of counseling/therapy experience? Yes No How did you hear about this job opportunity? (Open Ended Question) Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Other Industries
Higher Education
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Position Number 502060 Working Title Counselor III Job Title Counselor Job Type Full-Time Department Counseling Center Job Purpose Provide counseling services and outreach programming/workshops to university students. Counseling is provided through individual, group and couple’s therapy. Tennessee Tech is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Essential Functions
Counsel university students regarding personal, academic and social/emotional concerns by conducting intakes (initial counseling appointment), individual, couples or group therapy. Consult with university staff and others (e.g., parents), regarding student concerns. Develop and present psycho-educational and academic workshops/outreach programming. Assist in the supervision of graduate level practicum and intern students. Participate in professional development, as required for licensure. Serve on university committees and other duties, as assigned. Minimum Qualifications
Master’s degree from an accredited institution in Mental Health Counseling (60 hour degree), Social Work, Psychology or Educational Psychology. One to three years of counseling/therapy experience. Current TN license/eligible (license must be obtained within one year of hire date) in one of the following helping professions: Licensed Professional Counselor/Mental Health Service Provider; Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist; Licensed Clinical Social Worker; Senior Psychological Examiner. Preferred Qualifications
Experience in counseling college students. Experience with clinical supervision of counseling interns/practicum students. Experience in the treatment of mood disorders, eating disorders, and trauma related issues. Work Hours
Typical hours are Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Other hours as necessary. Compensation And Benefits
Salary Commensurate with education and experience. Pay grade 10. Benefits Information
Tennessee Tech offers a competitive benefits package. Benefits include the accumulation of two vacation days per month and one sick leave day per month, and thirteen (13) University holidays. Other benefits include medical and life insurance (shared cost with the university), retirement, optional 401k, and educational benefits. Posting Details
Posting Date 06/12/2025 Screening Date 10/04/2025 Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants will be required to electronically upload a cover letter, resume, copy of transcripts (official transcripts required upon hire), and complete contact information for three references. References will be contacted at a later date. Submission of materials is the applicant’s responsibility. Applications without all required materials are incomplete and will not be considered. Required Documents
Cover Letter Resume Transcripts List of References Optional Documents
Licenses/Certs Transcripts 2 Other Documents Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). Do you have a master’s degree from an accredited institution in Mental Health Counseling (60 hour degree), Social Work, Psychology or Educational Psychology? Yes No Do you have at least one to three years of counseling/therapy experience? Yes No How did you hear about this job opportunity? (Open Ended Question) Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Other Industries
Higher Education
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