Trauma-Informed Youth & Family Counselor II

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

Benefits offered by this job

PTO days (24 per year)

11 holidays per year

Medical plan with HSA

Retirement plan with 50% match

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

LifeWorks in Austin, TX is seeking a Counselor II to join the Counseling team as part of the Travis County Transformation Project. The role provides trauma-informed counseling, crisis intervention, and family support across in-person and telehealth settings.

The position is full-time, non-exempt, offering a competitive hourly rate from $29.93 to $42.27 with benefits including PTO, holidays, a premium-free employee medical plan with HSA contributions, and retirement matching.

Qualifications

• Requires master's degree in Social Work, Counseling or related field; licensure such as LCSW, LPC or LMFT preferred.
• Requires 2+ years post-graduate direct clinical experience.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed care, restorative practices, positive youth development, and family systems approaches.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and family counseling using trauma-informed, evidence-based and restorative approaches.
• Provide crisis intervention, risk assessment, safety planning, and stabilization services.
• Deliver services in home, community, office, respite shelter, and telehealth settings.

Skills

Client Focus

Collaborates and Adapts

Honors Differences

Nimble Learning

Builds Trust

Action Oriented

Education

Master's degree in Social Work or Counseling

Job description

LifeWorks in Austin, TX is seeking a Counselor II to join the Counseling team as part of the Travis County Transformation Project. The role provides trauma-informed counseling, crisis intervention, and family support across in-person and telehealth settings.

The position is full-time, non-exempt, offering a competitive hourly rate from $29.93 to $42.27 with benefits including PTO, holidays, a premium-free employee medical plan with HSA contributions, and retirement matching.