Counselor - Community Based Counseling

Counselor I
- Community Based Counseling

• Full-Time
• On-site

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Austin, TX 78702, USA

Life Works
of
Austin, TX is looking for a
Counselor I to join our Community Based Counseling
team!

As a provisionally licensed counselor under immediate supervision, the Counselor I in the Community Based Counseling program provides counseling to transition aged youth 16-26 that have experienced traumatic life events, frequently exacerbated by involvement in the foster care or criminal justice systems, homelessness, growing up in extreme poverty, or coming from a military family. Services are intended to be community based and may be provided at a safe, mutually agreeable location in Travis County such as client’s home or workplace, park, café, or a Life Works site.
Full Time and Part Time positions available.

This full time,
exempt position earns a competitive rate ranging from $53,331 - $75,381 depending upon experience. Benefits are also included, which consist of 24 PTO days per year (accrued); 11 paid holidays per year; a premium-free employee medical plan with $100 per month HSA contribution (plus other affordable employee or family medical, dental, and vision options!); a retirement savings plan with 50% match on the first 6% of contributions, and much more!

• Provides community and office-based individual, couples, group and/or family services. .
• Regularly and effectively assess and manage incidents and crisis situations, using de-escalation and safety planning techniques as appropriate.
  
  Administers client services which may include:
  • initial and ongoing assessment;
  • diagnosis, session planning and treatment planning;
  • record keeping;
  • case management tasks as appropriate;
  • evaluation of client progress;
  • contacting and collaborating with internal and external collaterals;
• Completing follow-ups with clients out of contact, as needed;
  Provides appropriate referrals; keeps apprised of available community resources. Maintains documentation of all services in accordance with agency and funding requirements.
• Works collaboratively with Lifeworks program staff and other community agencies to provide wrap-around services and help ensure client’s basic needs are met (ex: provider collaboration, direct client assistance, or resource referrals).
• Provides community outreach as required by program. Follows licensure requirements as determined by the licensing Board, program, agency, and/or grants.
• Completes required trainings in a timely manner and maintains documentation of trainings and CEUs.
• Maintains the required car insurance to continuous ability to transport clients or travel to clients appointments.
• Assists with program development and quality assurance, including conducting file reviews and actively participating in program improvement initiatives. Provides support and supervision to interns as appropriate.
• Participates in agency and community committees which may include agency working groups or community collaboration initiatives as approved by supervisor.
• Attends team meetings, supervision, and clinical supervision.
• Other duties as assigned.

For Bilingual Spanish-service staff only:

• Provides services and support in Spanish, translates documents, and assists in special projects related to the Spanish speaking community.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Requires a Masters degree in Social Work, Counseling or a related field;
• Holds initial licensure (ex: LMSW, LPC-A, LMFT-A) or is able to obtain within 6 months of hire;
• Requires 6+ months direct clinical experience;

• Client Focus
  - Builds transformational relationships with clients and delivers mission-centered solutions.
• Collaborates and Adapts
  - Builds partnerships and works collaboratively with others to…