Counselor

Austin, TX

Full Time

SAFE Counseling

Experienced

Counselor

SAFE Counseling Department seeks two (2) full-time Counselors. The Counselor is responsible for providing survivor-centered and trauma-informed intakes, clinical assessments, crisis intervention and on-going individual, family and group counseling to youth and adult survivors of child abuse, domestic violence, sexual violence and/or human trafficking. The Counselor also provides advocacy when appropriate.

About SAFE:

SAFE’s mission is our name: Stop Abuse For Everyone. We achieve our mission by acknowledging and responding to the intersection of child abuse, sexual assault, human trafficking, and domestic violence.
The SAFE Alliance grew out of the courageous work of the Center for Battered Women, the Austin Rape Crisis Center, and the Austin Children’s Shelter, all respected, women-led human service agencies created by volunteers and informed by survivors who needed support, safety and justice.
With over 20 programs and 400 staff, we have been serving the Austin community and beyond for over 30 years.
The SAFE Alliance strongly encourages members of traditionally underrepresented communities to apply, including Black, Indigenous, and people of color; LGBTQ+ identified people; gender-nonconforming people; individuals with disabilities; veterans; and people who speak a language in addition to English.

About this position:

We need two (2) people to fill the role of Counselor. This is a full-time exempt position at our Grove Blvd. Campus. We will pay you an annual salary of $57,000-$60,000 dependent upon experience. Bilingual candidates will additionally receive an annual language differential of $3600.

Key Duties:

Provide survivor-centered and trauma-informed intakes, clinical assessments, crisis intervention and ongoing counseling for adults, children, families and groups through telehealth, in-person at SAFE campuses or offsite at partner agencies in the community.
Routinely schedule the required number of direct service hours per week, including clinical evening hours.
Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills through rapport building with clients and values difference when working with clients from various backgrounds.
Provide referrals for community resources, legal resources, mental health services and follow-up counseling when indicated for clients.
Comply with mandatory reporting laws.
Comply with agency confidentiality policy and handles client information in a sensitive and respectful manner.
Prepare accurate and timely case documentation in accordance with agency and departmental documentation guidelines. All documentation must meet the standards of SAFE policy and procedures, state licensing requirements and funding/grant requirements.
Attend required meetings and participate in program planning and team-building efforts.

Qualifications:

Possess a Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, or related field.
Possess a current clinical license in the state of Texas (LMSW, LCSW, LPC-Associate, LPC, LMFT-Associate, or LMFT).
Bilingual (fluent Spanish and English) preferred.
Have at least two years of experience providing counseling to adult and child survivors of trauma.
Must have knowledge of human development, family systems, and appropriate therapy modalities for sexual and domestic violence survivors and their families.
Possess a strong understanding of the dynamics of sexual assault, domestic violence, child abuse and/or human trafficking.
Possess a solid understanding of assessment tools, trauma-informed modalities and group dynamics.
Experience in working with varied ethnic groups and demonstrated cultural competence.
Experience with crisis-intervention preferred.
Knowledge of social service, social welfare, mental health, and criminal justice agencies in the Austin area preferred.
Pass all required criminal history background checks (including an FBI fingerprint check), as well a pre-employment drug screen and TB test if applicable.
All employees are required to comply with policies regarding COVID-19, which may be subject to change. COVID vaccines are still highly recommended, and we encourage employees to get vaccinated if they are able.

About our benefits:

Full-time employees receive employer paid health insurance, short-term disability, and life insurance.*
Optional dental, vision and pet insurance.*
403(b) retirement plan with an employer match, and 15 days of Paid Time Off (PTO), 4 Personal Holidays, 8 Paid holidays, and more.*
We’ll provide you with an amazing work environment where you’ll get to make a difference every day.

Please Note: All new employees regardless of employment status will be required to start their employment on either the 1st or 16th of the month and will be required to attend a three-day new employee orientation that is held both in-person and virtually on the first three days of the month.

*Benefits are prorated based on date of hire and hours worked. Eligibility is dependent upon FTE, status, etc.

*Benefits are prorated based on date of hire and hours worked. Eligibility is dependent upon FTE, status, etc.

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