Counselor - Grove

Position Details

Safe Alliance seeks a Counselor for the Community & Housing Services Program in the Counseling Services department. The Counselor provides survivor-centered and trauma-informed clinical assessment, crisis intervention, and ongoing counseling for adults, children, families, and groups in-person at SAFE campuses and through telehealth. They provide referrals for community resources, mental health services, and follow-up counseling, and linkages with advocacy needs where indicated for survivors.

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, or related field.
• Possession of a Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, or related field.
• Possession of a current clinical license in the state of Texas (LMSW, LCSW, LPC-Associate, LPC, LMFT-Associate, or LMFT).
• Experience working with survivors of sexual and domestic violence preferred.
• Strong understanding of assessment tools, trauma informed treatment planning, and group dynamics.
• Strong understanding of the dynamics of sexual assault, domestic violence, child abuse, and human trafficking.
• Experience with crisis-intervention.
• Demonstrated cultural competence.
• Knowledge of human development, family systems, and appropriate therapeutic modalities for adult and child survivors of sexual and domestic violence.
• Skilled with electronic technology including record-keeping, internal communication, and electronic scheduling.
• Strong crisis-intervention and stress management skills.
• Knowledge of social service, social welfare, mental health, and criminal justice agencies in the Austin area preferred.
• Bilingual (fluent Spanish and English) preferred.
• Able to communicate effectively.
• Able to respond appropriately to cultural differences present among the organization's service population and staff.
• Able to complete all required documentation in accordance with agency and departmental documentation guidelines, within designated time frames.
• Able to use a computer for scheduling, entering data, and emailing.
• Able to fulfill the essential functions of the position.
• This position requires driving. You must have a valid, State of Texas Driver's License (If in possession of an out-of-state license, obtain a State of Texas Driver's License within 90 days of beginning employment.) AND at least three (3) consecutive years of driving experience OR one (1) year of driving experience if over 27 years of age AND an acceptable driving record that covers at least the last three years of driver history.
• Pass all required criminal history background checks (including an FBI fingerprint check if applicable), as well as 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.

Perks and Benefits of Working at SAFE Alliance

• Employee Only: Health insurance, short-term disability, and life insurance are employer paid with an option to purchase additional dependent coverage.
• Paid time off accruals of up to 15 days a year prorated based on hire date and hours worked.
• Eight standard paid holidays throughout the year.
• Depending on your date of hire, up to four Personal Holidays are granted to use at your preference throughout the year.
• A comprehensive voluntary benefits plan that includes dental, vision, flexible spending, and various insurance programs including pet insurance.
• 403(b) retirement plan with an ability to contribute immediately. You can earn an employer match of 100% up to 1% of your pay and a discretionary contribution of 2% of your pay whether you contribute to the Plan, after one year of eligible service.
• Benefit plans and benefit start dates are prorated based on date of hire and hours worked. Eligibility in employer paid benefits, paid time off, and holidays are dependent upon full-time employment status and/or hours worked and may be subject to change.