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Professional Counselor Opportunity
Tallahassee State College (TSC), recently recognized as one of the Most Promising Places to Work in Community Colleges (2025), one of the Nation's Best and Brightest Companies to Work For (2025), and a Great Colleges to Work For (2025), is excited to announce a full-time opportunity for the position of Professional Counselor in the Student Services Department.
We are seeking a dedicated professional who shares our commitment to fostering a vibrant workplace community.
What You'll Do This position provides independent professional counseling and student support services to individuals enrolled at Tallahassee State College and reports to the Manager, Counseling Services. The Professional Counselor supports student success, personal development, and well-being through a holistic, strengths-based approach by providing assessment, counseling, crisis intervention, outreach, advocacy, referral coordination, consultation, and psychoeducational programming. The role also includes collaboration with campus and community partners, support for training and supervision activities, and maintaining accurate, compliant documentation and confidentiality of Protected Health Information (PHI) in accordance with HIPAA standards.
Day-to-day, you'll be responsible for:
Clinical Services and Student Care
Provides comprehensive clinical services to support the needs of a diverse college student population. Collaborates with campus partners to identify, support, and refer students of concern. Responsibilities include conducting intake and assessment interviews; developing individualized treatment and intervention plans; providing triage, crisis response, and short-term individual and family counseling using solution-focused approaches; and delivering trauma-informed care, including crisis intervention and grief/loss support. Facilitates referrals to community resources and ensures appropriate follow-up care through case management practices, including monitoring, documentation, and coordination of services. Maintains accurate and confidential client records, completes timely case notes, and adheres to all applicable federal regulations (FERPA, HIPAA) and professional ethical standards (e.g., ACA Code of Ethics). Additionally, provides consultation and guidance to faculty and staff regarding students of concern, ensuring a coordinated, student-centered approach to care while upholding the highest standards of confidentiality and ethical practice.
Outreach, Prevention, and Campus Engagement
Designs and facilitates outreach initiatives that promote student wellness, resilience, and mental health awareness. Leads psychoeducational workshops, group interventions, and presentations for students, faculty, and staff on topics relevant to the college population. Maintains collaborative relationships with campus constituents to coordinate services for referred students and acts as a liaison with community mental health, medical, and social service agencies. Serves as a resource to families and support networks, as appropriate, regarding student mental health concerns. Participates in the recruitment, training, and supervision of graduate-level interns in counseling, psychology, social work, or related disciplines.
Program Development and Assessment
Supports the development and implementation of departmental goals and objectives in collaboration with counseling leadership to address evolving student mental health needs. Partners with faculty and staff to proactively identify trends and implement programming that enhances student success and well-being. Contributes to institutional effectiveness efforts by collecting, analyzing, and reporting data for monthly and annual assessments.
Campus Collaboration and Professional Development
Serves as an active member of the Behavioral Intervention Team (BIT) and other institutional committees as assigned, contributing to coordinated campus response efforts for students of concern. Participates in departmental meetings, staff training, and professional development opportunities. Maintains current knowledge of best practices in college mental health through ongoing education, conferences, and training.
Additional Duties
Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned to support the mission and effectiveness of counseling services and student affairs.
Who We're Looking For
We're seeking a candidate who brings not only technical expertise but also a passion for education and student success. Our ideal candidate will have:
A Master's Degree from a regionally accredited college or university in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work and four (4) years of experience.
A Doctorate in Mental Health Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or related field may substitute for one (1) year of the required experience.
Incumbent must possess be a Licensed Psychologist (LP), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), or Licensed Clinical/Professional Counselor (LCPC or LPC).
Why You'll Love Working Here
At Tallahassee State College, we're not just shaping the leaders of tomorrow - we are committed to fostering the growth and development of every team member. As part of our College community, you'll enjoy:
A dynamic campus atmosphere where your contributions directly impact student success.
A culture that champions continuous improvement, where students and staff alike are valued and empowered.
A supportive team that encourages collaboration, creativity, and innovation.
What We Offer
We offer more than just a competitive salary of $50,092.90 - $54,100.33 annually. When you join the team at TSC, you'll also enjoy:
Comprehensive State of Florida benefits, including retirement through the Florida Retirement System.
Opportunities for professional development.
A generous leave policy, including paid holidays plus winter and spring breaks.
A collaborative and inspiring campus community.
Tuition waivers and tuition reimbursement programs for continuous learning.
Free access to TSC athletics, fine arts, and performing arts events.
Please visit the College's Benefits site to see the full list of benefits and opportunities
A Little About Us
Established in 1966, Tallahassee State College is dedicated to providing high-quality educational opportunities for students from Leon, Gadsden, and Wakulla counties, as well as from throughout the state, nation, and abroad. TSC offers a wide range of academic and workforce training programs, including associate degrees, bachelor's degrees, and in-demand certifications. Consistently ranked as one of the top colleges in the nation, our vision is to be recognized as your College of Choice.
Tallahassee Community College (TCC) has been selected as a 2022 Most Promising Places to Work in Community Colleges award winner by Diverse: Issues in Higher Education and the National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD). The Aspen Institute announced that Tallahassee Community College (TCC) was named as one of 25 semifinalists for the 2023 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, the nation’s signature recognition of high achievement and performance among America’s community colleges. The College was selected because of its focus and commitment to improving student success, making college accessible for all students, and preparing students for the workforce or to transfer and graduate from a university. In addition to this year’s nomination, TCC was named a Top 10 finalist in the 2021 Aspen Prize.