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(2952) Associate Counselor/Licensed Counselor

Job Description

Bluebonnet Trails Community Services (BTCS) Youth Therapeutic Respite Program will provide a safe, enriching environment that provides a wraparound approach to offering care coordination, family partner services, and an array of innovative therapies for youth between ages 5-17 years old with behavioral health needs. Evidence-based practices will be implemented in play therapy, sand tray therapy, trauma-focused cognitive behavior therapy, family therapy, applied behavior analysis, brief-solution focused therapy and more. This 10-bed, 24/7 structured and therapeutic program will focus the following objectives.

  1. Provide culturally sensitive and linguistically diverse services that focus on reunification and development of meaningful relationships.
  2. Provide a safe, supportive, and accepting environment.
  3. Provide services and supports that stabilize, enrich, and develop skills to support effective coping, problem-solving and socialization skills.
  4. Connect and partner with BTCS services and/or community services, supports and other resources that will help the child and family with a successful transition to their home environment.
  5. To meet the above objectives, therapeutic and structured services will be provided that include educational, behavioral, and other recovery and trauma-informed focused activities. The treatment team may include Psychiatrist, and other medical providers, Mental Health Professionals, Family Partners, teachers, Care Coordinators, and Licensed Therapists.

 

Key Responsibilities:

    • Therapeutic assessment, diagnostic, crisis assessment and response, treatment planning, and service coordination to youth and their families in our Therapeutic Respite Program for Youth.
    • Opportunity to collaborate on appropriate programming for youth during their stay and provides quality mental health services in group and individual settings.
    • Evidence-based services will be provided in our Seguin facility or via tele-video, as appropriate.
    • Counselor is part of multidisciplinary team that responds to crisis situations, safety planning, and facilitating the step down or referral to more intensive, acute treatment environments.
    • Exemplary professional communication skills are key in communicating with youth, their families, and other members of the treatment team, BTCS programs, and community partners.
    • Counselor will maintain licensure and participate in trainings relevant to the position.

Location: Seguin Youth Therapeutic Respite Program

Hourly Salary Range:

  • Associate Counselor Range: $25.28- $37.03
  • Licensed Counselor Range: $32.33- $44.08

Differential Detail: 

  • Up to $3.50/hour, previous crisis experience
  • Up to $2.00/hour, previous experience in a similar role with a community center in Tx
  • Up to $4.00/hour, tenure with BTCS
  • $1.00/hour, PhD
  • .75/hour, Bilingual
  • .50/hour, LCDC licensure
  • Plus Shift Differentials

Join our dynamic and enthusiastic Team dedicated to continuously improving the health and independence of the persons we serve.

Click on https://bbtrails.org/work-with-us/ for additional details on other rewards and compensation, including our excellent benefits package and generous leave accruals!

CitySeguin, TX
CountyGuadalupe County
CredentialsMinimum Qualifications:
Current provisional licensure by the State of Texas as a Licensed Masters Social Worker (LMSW), Licensed Professional Counselor Associate (LPC-Associate) or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Associate (LMFT-Associate); applicant must be working towards full licensure.
At least two years of experience providing services within a residential setting.
Must have valid Texas driver’s license and maintain approved driving status throughout employment.

Preferred Qualifications:
Current licensure by the State of Texas as a psychologist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT).
Two years providing counseling services for people with severe and persistent mental illness in a residential setting
Experience working with youth in individual, group, and family settings
Excellent organizational, time management, and communication skills required
Salary Amount$25.28- $37.03 OR $32.33 - $44.08/year
Closing DateOpen until filled
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