Licensed Professional Counselor

-A Master’s Degree in Counseling or Social Work

-Currently licensed in Texas as an LPC in Texas or as a LMSW/LCSW

-Experience working with clients who have experienced trauma or are at-risk

- Knowledge & t rain ing in evidenced-based practices and Trauma Informed Care

-Culturally competent and committed to serving diverse populations with integrity and respect

-Experience working with 18
-24 year olds: 2 years (Required)

Responsible for providing trauma informed clinical services to both day and housed clients in the Transitional Living Program . Provide clinical therapy, crisis intervention, and psychoeducation on life skills to help at-risk youth move from crisis to self-sufficiency.

• Adhere to The American Counseling Association/NASW Code of Ethics
• Maintain personal and professional boundaries with clients at all times
• Maintain current licensure and provide the Human Resources Department with proof of current licensure
• Maintain current Professional Liability insurance
• Completes comprehensive assessment within program guidelines and formulates a diagnostic impression by conducting client sessions and identifying strengths, challenges, and needs, for the development of a treatment plan
• Prepares individualized treatment plan, in conjunction with client to include goals, interventions, necessary support, and include any referrals for additional services
• Engage in ongoing collaboration with other team members
• Conduct individual counseling sessions with caseload of 15 clients in accordance with treatment plan or as necessary for client crisis management
• Conduct mental health evaluations for prospective clients to assess if within scope of care for the Transitional Living Program.
• Engage in crisis intervention and continue to assess for risk of harm with all clients
• Remain informed and current on all aspects of trauma informed counseling techniques
• Attend weekly staffing meetings to enhance client continuity of care and weekly housing meetings to discuss program applicants
• Ensure that all client files are up to date on case notes, assessments, treatment plans, etc., as well as HIPPA compliant
• Prepares and conducts group counseling and or workshops as needed and decided on by the clinical team
• Be part of client teams helping with crisis interventions and court directives
• Attend regular treatment team staff meetings to enhance client continuity of care
• Enter all client services provided into the data base daily
• Provide CQI information and outcomes to supervisor on a monthly basis
• Attend monthly counseling huddle meetings and staff meetings