Counselor - Community Based Counseling
Counselor - Community Based Counseling
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Are you someone who thrives on helping others Do you see a need within the Austin community for youth and young adults to have the access for consistent support and a counselor they can turn too Are you a counselor that loves to dive in with both feet and have your boots on the ground If you answered yes to any of these questions then you should keep reading because Lifeworks Austin has the opportunity for you!
So what would you be doing as aCommunityBased Counselor Not only would you be proving counseling to transitionaged youth (ages 1626 within Travis County with a history of trauma (including homelessness) but you would be doing so within the very community where our clients reside. This program is unique in the approach that we want to meet the client where they feel most comfortable. This position takes a special type of counselor which is why youre reading this now! This opportunity allows you to get directly involved in the everyday circumstances of our clients and a true and lasting impact on their future. If youre still interested please read below for further details. We are accepting applicants with either provisional and/or advanced licensure.
Thefull time exempt position earns a competitive rate ranging from $56499.25$61741.45 for those with their provisional license depending upon experience. For those with their full/advanced licensure we offer a range from $68592.52$74586.04 depending upon experience. Benefits are also included which consist of 24 PTO days per year (accrued); 15 paid holidays per year; a 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!
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provides individual and occasional family counseling based on program population via facetoface sessions.
- Provides crisis intervention services with clients based on individual program needs.
- 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.
- followup.
- Provides appropriate referrals; keeps apprised of available community resources.
- Maintains documentation of all services in accordance with agency and funding requirements.
- Provides community outreach as required by individual program.
- Follows licensure requirements as determined by program agency and/or grants. Maintains documentation of CEUs.
- Assists in program development quality assurance and special projects such as conducting file reviews and actively engaging in program improvement projects.
- 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.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Requires a Masters degree in Social Work Counseling or a related field;
- Holds initial licensure (ex: LMSW LPCA LMFTA) or is able of obtain within 6 months of hire;
- Requires 6 months direct clinical experience; or
- Equivalent combination of education and experience.
ABOUT LIFEWORKS
With more than 50 years of experience working with youth experiencing homelessness youth aging out of foster care young adults and young parents LifeWorks is committed to solving youth homelessness through housing mental health education and workforce services. Our vision is a Central Texas where every young person has a place to call home a sense of belonging and the support to pursue a life they love.
We provide a full range of support services for vulnerable youth ensuring that every young person has access to a safe home the chance to heal and opportunities to learn and work. Through innovative problemsolving shared accountability and evidencebased solutions we are relentless in achieving real sustainable and measurable results for the clients we serve.
A career at LifeWorks offers opportunities to grow professionally while making an immediate lasting impact on the lives of youth and families in our community. Join us in building a future where every young person has the stability and support to thrive.
Employment Type
Full-Time
