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Get Access To All JobsJob Title: Assistant Professor of Clinical Mental Health Counselling
Location: Eagle Pass
Department: Health Studies
Job No.: 998887/998886
Posting Date: 08/26/2025
End Date: Until Filled
Appointment Date: 09/01/2026
Salary: Commensurate with Education and Experience.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Required Qualifications:
- Doctorate in Counselor Education and Supervision from a CACREP-accredited program (or equivalent experience per CACREP grandfathering clause).
- Demonstrated professional counseling identity, including active membership in relevant organizations (e.g., ACA).
- Licensed or license-eligible as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the State of Texas or home state.
- Evidence of effective graduate-level teaching and supervision in counselor education.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Preferred Qualifications:
- CACREP-accreditation or site visit experience.
- Experience teaching and supporting online counseling programs.
- Clinical supervision experience (LPC-S preferred).
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) proficiency.
- Experience working with rural and underserved populations.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Position Type: This is a 9-month Remote; Full-Time, Non-Tenure Track OR Resident, Tenure Track
Graduate counseling faculty are responsible for providing high-quality education to students enrolled in the online MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling program based at Eagle Pass. Faculty are expected to support program development, student retention, and CACREP accreditation efforts through high-impact teaching, service, and professional engagement.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Teach core and specialty CACREP-aligned graduate courses online.
- Provide individual and group supervision during practicum and internship.
- Maintain current knowledge in counseling theory, ethics, and practice.
- Participate in curriculum development, evaluation, and assessment.
- Mentor graduate students and contribute to student retention initiatives.
- Engage in professional development and scholarly activity.
- Serve on departmental and institutional committees as appropriate.
- Support program compliance with CACREP standards, including accreditation self-study contributions and data collection.
Professional Growth Activities:
- Maintain membership in counseling organizations (e.g., ACA, TCA).
- Pursue continuing education in counselor education and supervision.
- Present at local, state, or national counseling conferences.
- Engage in scholarly research and writing related to counseling practice or education.
Program Support and Community Engagement:
- Uphold the mission and values of Sul Ross State University and the MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program.
- Foster partnerships with clinical agencies for practicum and internship placements, especially in rural and bilingual service areas.
- Promote access to mental health education in underserved regions.
- Assist with student recruitment and program marketing across Texas.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
This is a non-tenure-track position focused on teaching and supervision if remote. Resident faculty with a terminal degree will be tenure track.
Reasonable availability to students via virtual office hours, email, and phone is expected.
Participation in CACREP accreditation and regional licensure alignment is essential.
Any qualifications to be considered in place of stated minimums require the prior approval of the Human Resources Director.
Responsible for personal safety and the safety of others; must exercise due caution and practice safe work habits at all times.
This position is security sensitive.
OTHER INFORMATION
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
It is the policy of Sul Ross State University to provide equal employment opportunity for all persons in accordance with their individual, job related qualifications and without consideration of race, creed, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status and ancestry. Equal employment opportunities shall be afforded in all personnel actions or decisions including, but not necessarily limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, upgrading, promotion, demotion, termination and salary. Retaliation is prohibited against a person who opposes a discriminatory practice, files a charge, testifies, assists or participates in an investigative proceeding or hearing.
Notice of Availability of the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report
The Annual Security & Fire Safety Report is available online at https://srinfo.sulross.edu/udps/. The report contains information regarding campus safety and security including topics such as: campus law enforcement authority; crime reporting policies; campus alerts (Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications); fire safety policies and procedures; programs to prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking; the procedures the University will follow when one of these crimes is reported; and other matters of importance related to security on campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in On-Campus Student Housing Facilities; in Noncampus buildings or property owned or controlled by the University or a recognized student organization; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. The report also contains fire statistics for any fires occurring in an On-Campus Student Housing Facility during the three most recent calendar years. A paper copy of the report will be provided upon request. If you would like to receive a paper copy, you can contact the Office of Student Life, located on the Alpine Campus in the Morgan University Center, Room 211 or you can request that a copy be mailed to you by calling 432-837-8424 or emailing stulife@sulross.edu.
ABOUT SRSU
Our campuses span a fascinating part of Texas—Alpine, in the heart of the beautiful Big Bend area, and Del Rio, Eagle Pass and Uvalde along the vibrant, bicultural Texas/Mexico border.
What you’ve heard is true – there is something very special about the areas we serve in our great State, and Sul Ross State University is vital to the continued growth and progress of our students and the communities we serve.
Sul Ross State provides students with the education they need to translate their passions into a fulfilling career. This life-changing experience has a multi-generational impact, transforming the lives of our students, their families and positively impacting the communities in which they reside. We value learning and strive to provide high quality education in a welcoming, supportive environment. We take pride in the fact that we serve a diverse population including many first-generation college students as well as non-traditional students, international students, student-athletes and graduate students.
From teaching, coaching and law enforcement, to science, ranch management and the Fine Arts, SRSU offers more than 60 undergraduate and graduate degree programs. Known as the Frontier University of Texas, Sul Ross encourages each student to explore their own frontiers and to exceed their educational, personal and professional goals.
Job Title: Assistant Professor of Clinical Mental Health Counselling
Location: Eagle Pass
Department: Health Studies
Job No.: 998887/998886
Posting Date: 08/26/2025
End Date: Until Filled
Appointment Date: 09/01/2026
Salary: Commensurate with Education and Experience.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Required Qualifications:
- Doctorate in Counselor Education and Supervision from a CACREP-accredited program (or equivalent experience per CACREP grandfathering clause).
- Demonstrated professional counseling identity, including active membership in relevant organizations (e.g., ACA).
- Licensed or license-eligible as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the State of Texas or home state.
- Evidence of effective graduate-level teaching and supervision in counselor education.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Preferred Qualifications:
- CACREP-accreditation or site visit experience.
- Experience teaching and supporting online counseling programs.
- Clinical supervision experience (LPC-S preferred).
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) proficiency.
- Experience working with rural and underserved populations.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Position Type: This is a 9-month Remote; Full-Time, Non-Tenure Track OR Resident, Tenure Track
Graduate counseling faculty are responsible for providing high-quality education to students enrolled in the online MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling program based at Eagle Pass. Faculty are expected to support program development, student retention, and CACREP accreditation efforts through high-impact teaching, service, and professional engagement.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Teach core and specialty CACREP-aligned graduate courses online.
- Provide individual and group supervision during practicum and internship.
- Maintain current knowledge in counseling theory, ethics, and practice.
- Participate in curriculum development, evaluation, and assessment.
- Mentor graduate students and contribute to student retention initiatives.
- Engage in professional development and scholarly activity.
- Serve on departmental and institutional committees as appropriate.
- Support program compliance with CACREP standards, including accreditation self-study contributions and data collection.
Professional Growth Activities:
- Maintain membership in counseling organizations (e.g., ACA, TCA).
- Pursue continuing education in counselor education and supervision.
- Present at local, state, or national counseling conferences.
- Engage in scholarly research and writing related to counseling practice or education.
Program Support and Community Engagement:
- Uphold the mission and values of Sul Ross State University and the MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program.
- Foster partnerships with clinical agencies for practicum and internship placements, especially in rural and bilingual service areas.
- Promote access to mental health education in underserved regions.
- Assist with student recruitment and program marketing across Texas.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
This is a non-tenure-track position focused on teaching and supervision if remote. Resident faculty with a terminal degree will be tenure track.
Reasonable availability to students via virtual office hours, email, and phone is expected.
Participation in CACREP accreditation and regional licensure alignment is essential.
Any qualifications to be considered in place of stated minimums require the prior approval of the Human Resources Director.
Responsible for personal safety and the safety of others; must exercise due caution and practice safe work habits at all times.
This position is security sensitive.
OTHER INFORMATION
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
It is the policy of Sul Ross State University to provide equal employment opportunity for all persons in accordance with their individual, job related qualifications and without consideration of race, creed, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status and ancestry. Equal employment opportunities shall be afforded in all personnel actions or decisions including, but not necessarily limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, upgrading, promotion, demotion, termination and salary. Retaliation is prohibited against a person who opposes a discriminatory practice, files a charge, testifies, assists or participates in an investigative proceeding or hearing.
Notice of Availability of the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report
The Annual Security & Fire Safety Report is available online at https://srinfo.sulross.edu/udps/. The report contains information regarding campus safety and security including topics such as: campus law enforcement authority; crime reporting policies; campus alerts (Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications); fire safety policies and procedures; programs to prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking; the procedures the University will follow when one of these crimes is reported; and other matters of importance related to security on campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in On-Campus Student Housing Facilities; in Noncampus buildings or property owned or controlled by the University or a recognized student organization; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. The report also contains fire statistics for any fires occurring in an On-Campus Student Housing Facility during the three most recent calendar years. A paper copy of the report will be provided upon request. If you would like to receive a paper copy, you can contact the Office of Student Life, located on the Alpine Campus in the Morgan University Center, Room 211 or you can request that a copy be mailed to you by calling 432-837-8424 or emailing stulife@sulross.edu.
ABOUT SRSU
Our campuses span a fascinating part of Texas—Alpine, in the heart of the beautiful Big Bend area, and Del Rio, Eagle Pass and Uvalde along the vibrant, bicultural Texas/Mexico border.
What you’ve heard is true – there is something very special about the areas we serve in our great State, and Sul Ross State University is vital to the continued growth and progress of our students and the communities we serve.
Sul Ross State provides students with the education they need to translate their passions into a fulfilling career. This life-changing experience has a multi-generational impact, transforming the lives of our students, their families and positively impacting the communities in which they reside. We value learning and strive to provide high quality education in a welcoming, supportive environment. We take pride in the fact that we serve a diverse population including many first-generation college students as well as non-traditional students, international students, student-athletes and graduate students.
From teaching, coaching and law enforcement, to science, ranch management and the Fine Arts, SRSU offers more than 60 undergraduate and graduate degree programs. Known as the Frontier University of Texas, Sul Ross encourages each student to explore their own frontiers and to exceed their educational, personal and professional goals.
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Which companies sponsor visas for mental health professionals in Texas?
Large health systems are the most consistent sponsors for mental health roles in Texas. UT Southwestern Medical Center, Baylor Scott and White Health, Houston Methodist, Texas Health Resources, and the Department of Veterans Affairs facilities across the state have histories of sponsoring H-1B visa and other work visas for licensed psychologists, clinical social workers, and licensed professional counselors. Community mental health centers funded by the state also sponsor in some cases.
Which visa types are most common for mental health roles in Texas?
The H-1B is the most common visa for mental health professionals in Texas, particularly for roles requiring a master's or doctoral degree such as licensed psychologists, clinical social workers, and licensed counselors. J-1 visas are also used for psychiatry and psychology postdoctoral training at academic medical centers. Mental health roles at nonprofits or government agencies may qualify for H-1B cap-exempt sponsorship, which bypasses the annual lottery.
Which cities in Texas have the most mental health sponsorship jobs?
Houston and Dallas have the highest concentration of mental health visa sponsorship jobs in Texas, driven by large hospital systems, Veterans Affairs medical centers, and academic institutions. Austin is a growing market with expanding community mental health infrastructure and tech-sector employee assistance programs. San Antonio has significant activity through its military healthcare network, including Brooke Army Medical Center and affiliated civilian providers.
How to find mental health visa sponsorship jobs in Texas?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for international job seekers and filters mental health roles in Texas by visa sponsorship eligibility, saving you time screening out employers who don't sponsor. Search for titles like licensed counselor, clinical psychologist, or licensed clinical social worker with the Texas filter applied. Focusing on large hospital systems, university health centers, and state-funded community mental health centers will surface the employers most likely to sponsor work visas.
Are there state-specific considerations for mental health visa sponsorship in Texas?
Texas requires its own state licensure for psychologists, licensed professional counselors, and licensed clinical social workers, and most employers will require you to hold or be eligible for a Texas license before sponsoring a visa. The Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists and the Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors each have their own application processes. International candidates should confirm their credentials are eligible for Texas licensure before pursuing sponsorship, as licensure is typically a condition of employment.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored mental health jobs in Texas?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.