Counselor

Purpose of Position

Provide counseling using evidenced-based therapeutic interventions for at-risk youth and their families; provide curriculum-based skills training for parents and youth; crisis intervention; any ancillary services; and emergency care services.

Essential Job Functions

• Ensure the effective and efficient operation of the agency’s counseling program.
• Ensure all paperwork is completed in a timely manner, as per program contract and/or policy and procedure.
• Ensure that all case file documentation and reports are completed within established time frames.
• Review all students’ records and files to ensure compliance with established program and agency policies and procedures.
• Provide group, family and individual counseling to clients as scheduled and assigned.
• Act as liaison with other community agencies and providers.
• Assist in, and maintain, adequate census in counseling program.
• Assist in securing community resources for counseling program components.
• Act cooperatively with all agency staff and clients.
• Develop, establish and participate in local advisory boards.
• Have a reliable form of transportation, as position requires extensive travel.
• Preparation of case histories/assessments/screening and referrals/case notes/action plans/updates/follow-ups and other case file documentation per program standards.
• Must be able to accept supervision; program services; follow procedures; and accurately and efficiently update record keeping systems. Must be adaptable to change.
• Audit MAR’s and report findings to Residential Service Administrator (RSA).
• Complete entire Service Plans for all residential youth.
• Set psychological and psychiatric appointments for each youth.
• Work with STAR Program Director on supervising STAR volunteer counseling student interns and providing orientation, on-the-job training, clinical and administrative supervision (as applicable), and professional development, are evaluated regularly, and are monitored for agency and program compliance and program effectiveness.
• Assume other duties and responsibilities designated by the Program Director and/or Program Services Administrator.

Working Conditions

• Salary: Salary commensurate with formal preparation, experience and agency’s funding status. Fringe benefits outlined in the organization’s personnel handbook.
• Hours: Position is dependent upon state funding the agency’s STAR program. Position is non-exempt from federal wage and hour guidelines; position requires flexibility. Must be willing to work evenings and weekends as needed.
• On-Call Duty: Position does require being on-call.
• Office Base: Determined at time of employment.
• Supervision: Responsible to the Program Director.

Knowledge and Attitude

• Knowledge of counseling techniques and area resources is necessary.
• Knowledge of Texas Department of Family and Protective Services’ minimum standards for emergency shelters and consolidated minimum standards for twenty-four (24) hour basic care facilities.
• Knowledge of the State’s Runaway and At-Risk Youth Program (STAR).
• Must be able to prepare reports on program activities to inform management of program accomplishments, issues and problems

Education and Experience

• Licensed as one (1) of the following: Licensed Master Social Work (LMSW); Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW); Licensed Professional Counselor; Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT); Licensed Psychological Associate or Psychologist.
• Contingent on positive work performance.

Pay: $48,500.00 - $49,500.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Master's (Required)

Experience:

• youth counseling: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's license (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 50% (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $48,500 - $49,500