- Provide crisis intervention, advocacy and counseling in a non-judgmental, non-directive manner to clients on-site and at community outreach sites.
- Conduct individual and group counseling sessions on and off-site, which may be under supervision. Will be utilizing evidence-based counseling techniques to address different behavioral and mental health issues.
- Coordinate with community partners of counseling activities at specified outreach locations.
- Ensure required reporting and documentation are completed in approved EHR system within 24 hours of service.
- Provide effective client advocacy.
- Assess current needs of client and develop action plan to address needs and/or identify appropriate referrals
- Provide knowledge on Alliance services both off site and in-house referrals, and appropriate referral to the psychiatrist for medication management.
- Model and teach nonviolent discipline and conflict resolution skills to adults and children receiving services.
- Report suspected and prior abuse/neglect to either Child Protective Services or Adult Protective Services when appropriate.
- Provide on-going support to clients while they are working on a treatment plan.
- Provide psychoeducation to clients and training to new staff and interns regarding effects and needs of clients.
- Communicate special concerns about clients (both adults and children) to the Supervising Counselor or the Director of Clinical Services.
- Complete necessary paperwork and electronic documentation in HIPAA compliant Electronic Health Record system, within the guidelines of program compliance.
- Provide coverage for the interns and students as needed.
- Master's degree in Counseling Psychology (LPC/LPC-Associate). Master's degree in Social Work (LMSW, LCSW). Proof of current supervision is needed as an Associate.
- Minimum of one-year experience in providing crisis intervention; practicum experience is acceptable.
- Minimum of one year of experience in providing individual and group counseling sessions.
- Experience in crisis resolution with Refugee and Immigrant populations is strongly preferred.
- Bilingual in Spanish strongly preferred. Bilingual in another language (Arabic, Urdu, Vietnamese, etc.) also given strong consideration.
- Knowledge of providing services to resettlement and immigrant populations from a perspective that includes empowerment, power differentials and gender issues.
- Knowledge of community resources for adults and children in crisis.
- Ability to lead, mentor, and supervise volunteers, interns and students.
- Exemplary skills in conflict resolution in a professional and ethical manner.
- Proven ability to work and cooperate with staff and volunteers in a professional and supportive manner.
- Ability to coordinate, track, and report information for statistical purposes proven ability to meet deadlines.
- Experience in Microsoft Office, Outlook, and other computer applications.
- Excellent verbal and non-verbal communication skills.
- Ability to drive and have reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and valid auto insurance are required for counselor travels to outreach sites in the Houston area.
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Description
Provide psychotherapy and facilitation of individual, family and group sessions to individuals and families on-site and at community-based locations.Main Duties Include:
Required Qualifications and Experience at This Level: