LifeWorks of Austin, TX is looking for a Counselor to join our Youth and Adult Counseling team! The service philosophy of our Youth & Adult Counseling program embraces a strengths-based, outcome-oriented, collaborative approach utilizing evidence-based models. The program model is based on the belief that all individuals have the innate capacity to develop their own solutions. We focus on strengths, help individuals and families identify goals for therapy, assist them in their personal journey, and facilitate their progress towards individualized goals. In addition to providing counseling services to individuals, families, couples, and groups, the counselor will need to maintain robust documentation following program guidelines.

This full time, exempt position earns a competitive starting pay rate ranging from $56,499.25 - $61,741.45 annually, for those with a provisionary license depending upon experience. For those with advanced licensure, the starting pay rate will range 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 services with clients based on individual program needs.


• Administers client services which may include:
  
  
  
  • initial and on-going 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.
  
  
  • follow-up.
  
  
  • 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, LPC-A, LMFT-A) 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, we are a fearless advocate for youth who are on journeys to lives they love and stability for themselves and their families. LifeWorks 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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