Counselor - Grove

SAFE Alliance seeks a Counselorfor the Community & Housing Services Program in the Counseling Services department. The Counselor provides survivor-centered and trauma-informed clinical assessment, crisis intervention and ongoing counseling for adults, children, families, and groups in-person at SAFE campuses and through telehealth. Provides referrals for community resources, mental health services and follow-up counseling, and linkage with advocacy needs where indicated for survivors.

The SAFE Alliance exists to stop abuse for everyone by serving the survivors of child abuse, sexual assault and exploitation, and domestic violence. We are dedicated to ending violence through prevention, advocacy, and comprehensive services for individuals, families, and communities that have been affected by abuse.

We are looking for one person to work on a full-time, exempt basis for an annual salary of $62,655 - $65,953 dependent upon experience. The work location will be based at our Grove Blvd. Campus in the East Austin area. This position will include some travel in the community or between campuses and will allow for some remote/hybrid work.

• Employee Only:
  Health insurance, short-term disability, and life insurance are employer paid with an option to purchase additional dependent coverage.
• Eligibility for Paid time off accruals of up to 15 days a year prorated based on hire date and hours worked.
• 8 standard paid holidays throughout the year.
• Depending on your date of hire, up to 4 Personal Holidays are granted to use at your preference throughout the year.
• A comprehensive voluntary benefits plan that includes dental, vision, flexible spending, and various insurance programs including pet insurance.
• 403(b) retirement plan with an ability to contribute immediately. You can earn an employer match of 100% up to 1% of your pay and a discretionary contribution of 2% of your pay whether you contribute to the Plan, after one year of eligible service.
• SAFE Alliance benefit plans are effective the first day of the month following thirty days of continuous employment.

• Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, or related field.
• Possess a current clinical license in the state of Texas (LMSW, LCSW, LPC-Associate, LPC, LMFT-Associate, or LMFT).
• Experience working with survivors of sexual and domestic violence preferred.
• Possess a strong understanding of assessment tools, trauma informed treatment planning, and group dynamics.
• Possess a strong understanding of the dynamics of sexual assault, domestic violence, child abuse and/or human trafficking.
• Experience with crisis-intervention.
• Experience in working with varied ethnic groups and demonstrated cultural competence.
• Commitment to diversity.
• Knowledge of human development, family systems and appropriate therapeutic modalities for adult and child survivors of sexual and domestic violence.
• An understanding of assessment tools, trauma informed treatment planning, and group dynamics.
• Skilled with electronic technology including record-keeping, internal communication, and electronic scheduling.
• Strong crisis-intervention and stress management skills.
• Knowledge of social service, social welfare, mental health, and criminal justice agencies in the Austin area preferred.
• Bilingual (fluent Spanish and English) preferred.
• Able to communicate effectively.
• Able to respond appropriately to cultural differences present among the organization's service population and staff. Sensitive to various ethnic and social backgrounds, beliefs, and values.
• Able to complete all required documentation in accordance with agency and departmental documentation guidelines, within designated time frames.
• Able to use a computer for scheduling, entering data, and emailing.
• Able to fulfill the essential functions of the position.
• This position requires driving. You must have a valid State of Texas Driver's License (If in possession of an out-of-state license, obtain a State of Texas Driver's License within 90 days of beginning employment.) and at least three (3) consecutive years of driving experience or one (1) year of driving experience if over 27 years of age and an acceptable driving record that covers at least the last three years of driver history.
• This position requires completion of the 40-Hour Office of Attorney General Sexual Assault Advocacy Training Program within six (6) months of starting employment, along with participating in annual continuing education throughout your employment.
• Pass all required criminal history background checks (including an FBI fingerprint check if applicable), as well as a pre-employment drug screen and TB test, if applicable.
• All employees are required to comply with policies regarding COVID-19, which may be subject to change. COVID vaccines are still highly recommended, and we encourage employees to get vaccinated if they are able.