-A Master’s Degree in Counseling or Social Work
-Currently licensed in Texas as an LPC in Texas or as a LMSW/LCSW
-Experience working with clients who have experienced trauma or are at-risk
- Knowledge & t rain ing in evidenced-based practices and Trauma Informed Care
-Culturally competent and committed to serving diverse populations with integrity and respect
-Experience working with 18 -24 year olds: 2 years (Required)
Position Summary:
Responsible for providing trauma informed clinical servicesto both day and housed clients in the Transitional Living Program . Provide clinical therapy, crisis intervention, and psychoeducation on life skills to help at-risk youth move from crisis to self-sufficiency.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following but are not limited to:
- Adhere to The American Counseling Association/NASW Code of Ethics
- Maintain personal and professional boundaries with clients at all times
- Maintain current licensure and provide the Human Resources Department with proof of current licensure
- Maintain current Professional Liability insurance
- Completes comprehensive assessment within program guidelines and formulates a diagnostic impression by conducting client sessions and identifying strengths, challenges, and needs, for the development of a treatment plan
- Prepares individualized treatment plan, in conjunction with client to include goals, interventions, necessary support, and include any referrals for additional services
- Engage in ongoing collaboration with other team members
- Conduct individual counseling sessions with caseload of 15 clients in accordance with treatment plan or as necessary for client crisis management
- Conduct mental health evaluations for prospective clients to assess if within scope of care for the Transitional Living Program.
- Engage in crisis intervention and continue to assess for risk of harm with all clients
- Remain informed and current on all aspects of trauma informed counseling techniques
- Attend weekly staffing meetings to enhance client continuity of care and weekly housing meetings to discuss program applicants
- Ensure that all client files are up to date on case notes, assessments, treatment plans, etc., as well as HIPPA compliant
- Prepares and conducts group counseling and or workshops as needed and decided on by the clinical team
- Be part of client teams helping with crisis interventions and court directives
- Attend regular treatment team staff meetings to enhance client continuity of care
- Enter all client services provided into the data base daily
- Provide CQI information and outcomes to supervisor on a monthly basis
- Attend monthly counseling huddle meetings and staff meetings