Counselor - Resolution Counseling (Full Time - Bilingual Required) (Personal Services)
LifeWorks of Austin, TX is looking for a full-time bilingual Counselor to join our Resolution Counseling team! The Resolution Counseling program is dedicated to creating a safe community by ending domestic violence and advocating for relationships based on equality and respect. Resolution counseling offers psycho-educational groups for adults who have been harmful towards their partners. Group goals include taking responsibility for violent and/or abusive behavior, understanding the dynamic of power and control, learning adaptive communication and conflict resolution skills, and managing emotions in non-aggressive ways.
The full time, exempt position earns a competitive rate ranging from $56,499.25-$61.741.45 depending upon experience, for those with a provisionary license. For those with advanced licensure, the starting pay rate will range from $68,592.42-$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 in-person, curriculum-based psychoeducational group counseling services to individuals who have engaged in intimate partner violence on an as-needed basis.
- Provides crisis intervention and safety planning with clients based on individual client and program needs.
- Maintains timely and accurate documentation of all services in accordance with agency and funder requirements.
- Maintains a working understanding of, and adheres to the guidelines of oversight entities, including the program, agency, licensing, funder and/or accrediting body; adheres TDCI-CIAD BIPP guidelines throughout service delivery, documentation and reporting process.
- Maintains compliance with required training hours in family violence and BIPP facilitation (training provided by agency.
For Bilingual and Spanish-service staff only:
- Provides direct client services in Spanish, and assists in special projects related to the Spanish speaking community.
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 to 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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