The University of Texas at Dallas
Counseling Referral Coordinator
🇺🇸 Hybrid - Richardson, TX
🕑 Full-Time
💰 $61,000 per Month
💻 Other
🗓️ October 22nd, 2025
Edtech.com's Summary
- Provide mental health support and case management for students referred to the Behavior Assessment and Intervention Team (BAIT).
- Offer individual counseling, crisis intervention, and consultations with students, staff, faculty, and parents.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary on-campus and off-campus partners to coordinate student care and resources.
- Assist with planning and conducting programs to support social development of students.
- Work with Associate Dean of Students to provide temporary mental health accommodations and post-hospitalization support.
- Master's degree in social work, counseling, or psychology required, plus one year of mental health case referral experience.
- Preferred licensure and one year experience in higher education counseling or student support roles.
- Salary of $61,000 monthly, Department of Dean of Students, Regular full-time position.
- Work conditions include some nights and weekends; hybrid work possible after probation period with DFW area residence and on-campus availability within 24 hours.
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision insurance, retirement plan, paid time off, tuition benefits, and professional development opportunities.
Counseling Referral Coordinator Full Description
Position Title | Counseling Referral Coordinator
Functional Title | Counseling Referral Coordinator
Department | Dean of Students
Salary Range | $61,000 DOQ
Pay Basis | Monthly
Position Status | Regular full-time
Location | Richardson
Position End Date (if temporary) |
Posting Open Date | 10/21/2025
Posting Close Date | 11/21/2025
Open Until Filled | No
Desired Start Date | 01/05/2026
Job Summary | This position will provide direct communication and support to students who may be facing mental health, food/housing insecurity or other related basic needs. Some services provided will be counseling, education programs, on and off campus referrals and advocacy.
Minimum Education and Experience | Master’s degree in social work, counseling or psychology. One year of experience with mental health case referrals.
Preferred Education and Experience | Licensure preferred One year of higher education working in a Counseling Center or other student support role.
Other Qualifications | To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 117.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities | Provide basic mental health and wellbeing support to students referred to the Behavior Assessment and Intervention Team. Services may include individual counseling, crisis intervention, consultation with students/staff/faculty/parents, and case management/referrals Serve as a member of the BAIT (Behavior Assessment and Intervention Team) and provide BAIT case management, utilizing the NaBITA Risk Rubric, to include identifying on and off campus resources. Assist with planning/conducting group and individual programs to enhance social development of students. Collaborate with multidisciplinary on-campus and off-campus partners to ensure coordination of student care and resources. Work with the Associate Dean of Students to provide temporary accommodations relating to mental health. Provide post hospitalization support.
Physical Demands and Working Conditions | Walking, standing, sitting, push/pull.
Some nights and weekends may be required.
Physical Activities |
Working Conditions |
Additional Information | Remote Notice: After the probationary period, this role may be eligible for a hybrid (partly remote/partly in office) work schedule, subject to business need and manager approval. Must be located within the DFW Area and have the ability to be on campus with 24 hours of notice. A UT Dallas Remote Work Agreement will be required within 14 days after approval.
What We Can Offer
UT Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer with an employee-friendly and supportive work environment. Our comprehensive compensation and benefits package that is effective as of your hire date includes:
Competitive Salary Tuition Benefits Internal Training BCBS PPO Medical insurance – 100% paid for full-time employees PPO and DHMO Dental Insurance Plan Vision Insurance Long and short-term disability TRS Retirement Plan Dental/Vision/AD&D Paid time off Paid Holidays Paid Winter Break Fertility Benefits Remote Work Options – approved by department
All UT Dallas employees have access to various professional development opportunities, including a membership to Academic Impressions, LinkedIn Learning, and UT Dallas Bright Leaders Program.
Visit https://hr.utdallas.edu/employees/benefits/ for more information.
If you are looking for a rewarding career opportunity with great benefits? Look no further! Join our team!
Special Instructions Summary |
Important Message | 1) All employees serve as a representative of the University and are expected to display respect, civility, professional courtesy, consideration of others and discretion in all interactions with members of the UT Dallas community and the general public.
2) The University of Texas at Dallas is committed to providing an educational, living, and working environment that is welcoming, respectful, and inclusive of all members of the university community. UT Dallas does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its services, programs, activities, employment, and education, including in admission and enrollment. The University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. To request reasonable accommodation in the employment application and interview process, contact the ADA Coordinator. For inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies, contact the Title IX Coordinator.
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800 West Campbell Road, AD3.418
Richardson,
TX 75080-3021
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