Evening & Weekend Youth Counselor II (Trauma-Informed)

LifeWorks Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 41,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 24 days/year

11 paid holidays/year

Medical plan with $100/month HSA

Retirement plan 50% match on first 6%

Job summary

LifeWorks is seeking a Counselor II in Austin, TX to deliver trauma-informed counseling to youth and families as part of the Travis County Transformation Project (TCTP). This full-time role requires flexibility to work in community, home, office, respite shelter, and via telehealth, with a focus on restorative practices and positive youth development.

The Counselor II will document and coordinate care with partners, provide crisis intervention, and participate in multidisciplinary teams to

Qualifications

• Requires a Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling or related field.
• Requires 2+ years post-graduate direct clinical experience; trauma-informed care and family systems approaches.
• Must have or be able to obtain licensure such as LCSW, LPC or LMFT.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred; experience collaborating with schools, law enforcement, juvenile probation, or community organizations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and family counseling using trauma-informed, evidence-based and restorative approaches.
• Deliver crisis intervention, risk assessment, safety planning, and stabilization services.
• Provide services in home, community, office, respite shelter, and telehealth settings.
• Coordinate with youth advocates, respite shelter staff, and partners for coordinated service planning.
• Facilitate referrals to behavioral health services and link families to appropriate resources.
• Represent LifeWorks and the Counseling team at community meetings and outreach events.

Skills

trauma-informed care

cultural responsiveness

restorative practices

positive youth development

multidisciplinary collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Social Work or Counseling

Advanced licensure (LCSW, LPC or LMFT)

Tools

MS Office suite

Client databases

Job description

LifeWorks is seeking a Counselor II in Austin, TX to deliver trauma-informed counseling to youth and families as part of the Travis County Transformation Project (TCTP). This full-time role requires flexibility to work in community, home, office, respite shelter, and via telehealth, with a focus on restorative practices and positive youth development.

The Counselor II will document and coordinate care with partners, provide crisis intervention, and participate in multidisciplinary teams to