Choices Counselor

Who we are

The Council on Recovery bridges wisdom and innovation as a well-respected 75 year old organization continues to respond to the fast paced diverse city we are serving. Under new leadership you would be joining a team grounded in years of experience and an openness to growing and learning. Our team is people-focused ensuring quality services to our clients while offering flexibility and a commitment to self-care for our staff.

The Role

Choices Counselors have the opportunity to work with the most curious energetic resilient population we serve ADOLESCENTS during a period of tremendous growth and change. By providing a combination of psychoeducation brief therapeutic interventions and support to the campus community this role has the opportunity to change the future for our young people.

If you are passionate enjoy wearing multiple hats and looking to expand your skills in a supportive environment you may be our next Choices Counselor.

The Perks

Great culture with a commitment to leading and working with integrity being people-focused creating a learning organization practicing diversity competence and being quality driven!

Balance flexibility plus leave and holidays throughout the year to ensure you take a well-earned break.

Space to learn clinical supervision opportunities for CEUs and experienced peers to share ideas with

Solid health benefits medical with FSA options dental and vision

We care about your future 403 (b) options with company match

Come join a team of clinicians who are passionate about education treatment and recovery who believe in a family-focused and strengths-based approach and who understand that each person served is worthy of the highest quality of care possible. The Council on Recovery is a leading provider of education prevention intervention and treatment in the Greater Houston area. The ideal candidate will share these qualities and be committed to the same mission.

Choices Counselors are responsible for providing dynamic prevention education assessment and counseling for students their parents or legal guardians and faculty on campus at local schools and offering counseling services in the clinic at the Council. Provides substance abuse/high-risk behavior prevention education to students from grades 8 through 12; operates as a member of school team; provision of accurate and timely reports; participates in on-going training workshops and seminars as needed and assigned in order to keep skills and knowledge current; and other duties as assigned.

With services tailored to the individual needs of each school client and family this role requires a dynamic individual committed to learning and growing their knowledge base to meet the expanding needs of our community. Counselors are asked to share their knowledge within the organization and externally through presentations and workshops as well as via collaborations and care coordination within the community.

The ideal candidate will bring talent experience and a growth mindset. They will be passionate about working with adolescents recovery and mental health and deeply committed to helping clients be their best selves. They will enter the space with flexibility a willingness to go above and beyond and a desire to help this program be the best that it can be for the team they share it with and the clients they serve.

EDUCATION AND REQUIREMENTS

Masters degree in counseling social work marriage/family therapy required

Working towards Licensure (not required but a plus): LMSW LCSW LMFT LPC or LPC-I

Knowledge of psychosocial issues interpersonal dynamics and community resources

Excellent public speaking ability and experience

Effectively communicate with adolescents parents counselors faculty and collaborating organizations

Specific experience (Ideally a minimum of 2 years) and knowledge with children adolescents psychoeducational presentations and facilitating experiential groups

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Ability to work within multiple systems simultaneously while maintaining boundaries and accountability

Ability to work and connect with adolescents parents and school faculty

Sensitivity to family issues revolving around substance use

Strong written and verbal communication skills and cultural responsiveness for working with diverse populations and an array of collaborating organizations

Ability to plan dynamic educational based on scientific principles

Excellent organizational time management and self-care skills

Dynamic engaging passionate leaders in the field

Reliable transportation

Valid and current automobile insurance required for all vehicles driven for work purposes