Counselor - Youth & Adult (Part Time - Evenings) at LifeWorks Austin in Austin, Texas

Job Description:

LifeWorks of Austin, TX is looking for a part-time evening counselor to join our Youth & Adult Counseling team! The service philosophy of our Youth & Adult Counseling program embraces a strength based, outcome oriented, collaborative approach, utilizing evidence-based practices. The program model is based on the belief that all individuals have the capacity to develop their own solutions. We focus on strengths, help individuals identify goals, and help facilitate their progress towards those 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 position is scheduled for the evenings during the week, as well as required Saturday's. Requiring at least two evenings per week Monday-Thursday (4:00pm-8:00pm) and Saturday's (9:00am-1:00pm). This position offers a 5% differential for anyone who is bilingual in English and Spanish. This position earns a competitive rate ranging from $27.16-$29.68 per hour for those with their provisionary license depending upon experience. For those with their full advanced licensure, the starting pay rate will range from $32.98-$35.86 per hour depending upon experience.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides individual, couples, group and/or family counseling based on program population, face-to-face.


• 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, LifeWorks is committed to solving youth homelessness through housing, mental health, education, and workforce services. Our vision is a Central Texas where every young person has a place to call home, a sense of belonging, and the support to pursue a life they love.

We provide a full range of support services for vulnerable youth, ensuring that every young person has access to a safe home, the chance to heal, and opportunities to learn and work. Through innovative problem-solving, shared accountability, and evidence-based solutions, we are relentless in achieving real, sustainable, and measurable results for the clients we serve.

A career at LifeWorks offers opportunities to grow professionally while making an immediate, lasting impact on the lives of youth and families in our community. Join us in building a future where every young person has the stability and support to thrive. 

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