If I were not a mom...

This would be my job. It's at LifeWorks where I did my internship. It's basically the closest thing to having a private practice but without the hassle of the business end of things. I did couples counseling, play therapy, group, individual, family, the whole shebang. It's basically an awesome job and they never have openings...so this particularly stings to see open.

Counselor I - Austin, TX

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Description: Youth and Adult Counseling assists individuals, youth and families in dealing with the stress of day-to-day living by improving and utilizing their existing coping skills and creating effective solutions. Focusing on strengths, the program helps identify goals for short-term therapy and works with each client to explore issues and create effective solutions. The ideal candidate will provide strengths-based, solution-oriented counseling and crisis intervention services to individual adults, couples, children, adolescents, families and groups, in English and Spanish. They will also need to be able to maintain thorough, accurate, and timely documentation of files in accordance with program, agency, and funder requirements; provide intake, assessment, follow-up, and community outreach. The ideal candidate must have the ability to learn quickly in a fast-paced, high-demand environment; learn and use database software quickly and accurately; work independently and follow program and agency policies and procedures consistently without continuous supervision. This position provides the opportunity to gain hours toward licensure in a clinical setting, crisis intervention skills, and a supportive team based atmosphere. SOME EVENINGS REQUIRED. REQUIRED: 6 months experience providing direct counseling to individuals, adults, couples, children, adolecents, families and group in English and Spanish. Masters degree in Counseling, Social Work or related field; licensure as an LMSW or LPCi. Proficiency with PC and Microsoft Office products. PREFERRED: 3+ years experience providing direct counseling services; advanced licensure, board-approved supervisor certification. Bilingual English/Spanish. *Provides individual, couples, group and/or family counseling. *Provides crisis intervention with clients based on individual program needs. *Administers client services providing: intake, assessment, treatment planning, record keeping and documentation, case management, evaluation and follow-up, and by contacting necessary collaterals. Provides appropriate referrals; keeps apprised of available community resources. *Monitors program participants and 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.