Job Description:

LifeWorks of Austin, TX is looking for a full-time Counselor II to join our Youth & Adult Counseling team! As a fully licensed and experienced counselor, the Counselor II in the Youth and Adult Counseling (YAC) program provides strengths-based, trauma-informed individual, couples, group and/or family counseling as appropriate to the assigned program. The Counselor II demonstrates emerging leadership by modeling robust clinical knowledge and skill and supervising interns.

This full time, exempt position earns a competitive starting pay rate ranging from $68,592.52-$74,586.04 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, couples, group and/or family counseling based on program population, face-to-face or via telehealth.


• Provides crisis intervention with clients based on individual program needs.


• Provides training and supervision to interns and volunteers.


• Assists in program development, quality assurance, and special projects, such as conducting file reviews and actively engaging in program improvement projects.


• Administers client services which may include:
  
  
  
  • completing assessments,
  
  
  • diagnosis, session planning and treatment planning,
  
  
  • timely and accurate documentation of services in agency database,
  
  
  • record keeping, third party billing documentation,
  
  
  • case management tasks as appropriate,
  
  
  • evaluation of client progress,
  
  
  • completing follow-ups with clients,
  
  
  • contacting necessary external and internal collaterals
  
  
  
  

• Provides appropriate referrals and keeps apprised of available community resources.


• Provides or coordinates community outreach by attending community fairs and mental health-related events, providing information about program and agency services, and providing training or participating on panels regarding program, agency, or community mental health services.


• Follows licensure requirements as determined by associated disciplines and Boards.


• Follows the guidelines of oversight entities including the program, agency, funder and/or accrediting body.


• Builds and maintains collaborative relationships internally and externally.


• Attends team meetings and supervision.


• Utilizes selected evidence-based practices as required.

QUALIFICATIONS 

• Requires a Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling or a related field and advanced licensure.


• Requires 2+ years post-graduate direct clinical experience; or


• Competent in use of electronic systems such as client databases, MS Office including Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint.

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, we are a fearless advocate for youth and families seeking their path to self-sufficiency. Lifework's goal is to be able to provide clients with the resources they need a place to call home, the chance to heal, and the opportunity to learn and to work. We have one of the most comprehensive continuums of housing and support options for vulnerable youth in the country. We are committed to innovative problem solving, shared accountability and a relentless focus on achieving real, sustainable, and measurable results for the clients we serve. A career at LifeWorks offers opportunities to grow and develop your professional skills while making an immediate difference in the lives of youth and families in our community.

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