Family Crisis Center Full-Time Counseling Position

PO Box 736/431 Old Austin Highway
Bastrop, TX 78602
512-321-7760    512-303-7755
www.family-crisis-center.org

Job Summary

• Family Crisis Center provides immediate crisis intervention, individual/family/group counseling, prevention education, and violence intervention services to individuals and families experiencing domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking and/or other types of victimization.

• We are currently seeking a full-time counselor who has specialized knowledge of art and/or play therapy techniques, helping processes, child development, parenting skills, and the effects of power and control dynamics in a family, interpersonal, and community setting.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Behave and communicate in a client centered manner while performing all work tasks and duties

• Ability to work and communicate effectively in a team setting

• Manage case documentation and other grant responsibilities in a timely manner

• Communicate with outside agencies such as schools, law enforcement, Child Protective Services, and other service providers in the community

• Conduct individual therapeutic services with adults

• Conduct individual therapeutic services with children and adolescents in a school setting

• Facilitate group therapeutic services with children, teens, and adults

• Execute art and/or play therapy, or other experiential therapeutic practices

• Demonstrate case management skills and knowledge of or ability to connect with other local resources for appropriate referrals

Skills & Specifications: 

• Understanding and background using strengths-based, client-centered counseling approach

• Practice in facilitating expressive art and play, meditation, grounding, and other experiential therapeutic techniques preferred

• Experience working in a residential or shelter setting, a plus

• Ability to act effectively and compassionately in a crisis situation

• Knowledge of evidence-based frameworks and interventions relevant to mental health conditions, i.e., trauma informed care, harm reduction, motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy, trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy

• Must be able to pass the Center's Criminal Background Check requirements, possess a valid driver's license, and have reliable transportation with proof of proper auto liability insurance coverage

Education & Qualification: 

• Master’s degree in counseling, psychology, or social work (LMSW, LCSW, LPC-i, LPC, LMFT) from an accredited institution and current Texas license will be shown preference

• One or more years’ experience conducting individual, family, or group therapeutic services

• Four or more years’ experience in a victim advocacy agency, social service environment, mental health agency, or other related experience

• Equivalent combination of education and experience

Hours: 

• This is a full-time position, intended for weekday business hours.

• Two evenings a week required for group counseling

 If interested, please email your resume to carolynw@familycrisiscenter.us