Job: Clinical Counselor

Summary: Assess and counsel victims who identify themselves as victims of abuse. This position will work primarily with children.

Major Responsibilities:

Provide specialized services as dictated by grants and client needs, such as, but not limited to bilingual translation, community outreach, networking and life skills instruction.

Interview and register clients for counseling program services. Assess needs and refer clients to appropriate agency programs and outside support services as needed.

Establish a schedule that designates 70% of time to direct client contact.

Document client activity and appropriate information in client files and into the agency database.

Provide individual and/or group interventions at agency services sites as assigned by the supervisor.

Participate with the Educator/Case manager to provide community awareness education.

Comply with all agency and HHSC record keeping procedures and policies.

Work with allied social service providers in the community, and attend meeting in the community as requested by the supervisor.

Collaborate with colleagues in the shelter and outreach programs to assure continuity of care for families.

Complete and submit all required paperwork in a timely manner.

Must be able to work flexible hours including nights and occasional weekends.

Must have a valid Texas driver's license, proof of automobile liability insurance and reliable transportation.

Minimum Requirements:
Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work or related field required. Knowledge of crisis intervention, assessment, counseling, social work theory and ethics required. 1-2 years experience with individual counseling and/or family interventions required. Experience in family violence and knowledge of family violence theory is preferred. Experience with play therapy or with children in a counseling capacity strongly preferred. Must have current Texas driver's license and have proof of automobile liability insurance.