Licensed Counselor

Minimum Job Qualifications

Applicants must meet the following minimum qualifications to be eligible for the position:

• Master's Degree from an accredited college or university with a degree in Social Work, Counseling or Human Services field plus licensure as an LPC, LMFT or LCSW.
• Candidate may be working toward licensure in Counseling or Social Work.
• Fully licensed salary.
• Direct professional experience in social, behavioral, or human services.
• Experience and proficiency using computer software.
• Must be CST certified within one year of hire date.
• English/Spanish skills; demonstrated ability to read, write, and speak English and Spanish.
• Prioritize experience with mental health, social, behavioral, or human services including diagnostics.
• Three years of experience working as an LPC.
• Local resident of Maverick County.

Preferred Job Qualifications

Prior working experience with mental health, social, behavioral, or human services including diagnostics.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of the principles, methods, techniques, and practices of social work/counseling psychology.
• Skill in interviewing and assessing treatment needs of persons served.
• Ability to communicate effectively both written and oral.
• Good organizational skills and the ability to plan and implement consumer services.
• May require abilities to supervise the work of others; to interpret program methods and procedures; and to provide guidance to other staff.
• Ability to work under conditions requiring physical stamina and the ability to work in a stressful environment.
• Ability to work independently, to organize work efficiently, and to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with other professionals, individuals, and groups; exercise tact, initiative, and good judgment when dealing with people; prepare reports and recommendations for administrative use.
• Knowledge of individual needs/characteristics associated with mental illness.
• Extensive knowledge of service delivery system and case management delivery system.
• Ability to develop productive relationships with individuals and family members that focus on individual specific outcomes.
• Extensive skill in individual needs assessment, developing a treatment plan for the individual and the ability to respond to the changing needs of the individual.
• Ability to identify problems/gaps in service.
• Ability to advocate effectively for an individual in the target population.
• Knowledge of local community resources, how to access those services and use them effectively.
• Ability to make appropriate referrals and linkages and ability to recognize barriers and coordination issues between service systems.
• Ability to work in a crisis situation.
• Knowledge of the principles, methods, techniques and practices of social work and chemical dependency, the functioning of mental health hospitals and/or outpatient mental health clinics and schools.