PRN Counselor I - Liberty Hill

STARRY•Liberty Hill, TX

42d•Hybrid

About The Position

This is a PRN (as-needed) opportunity—perfect for someone who is passionate about supporting families but needs flexibility. PRN staff are called upon to provide services when there is increased demand, coverage needs, or special events. While hours may vary week to week, you’ll play an important part in ensuring families receive timely and compassionate support when they need it most.

Requirements

Master’s degree in counseling or related field and an associate license (LPC-A, LMFT-A, or LMSW) pursuing fully licensed status as a counselor (LPC, LMFT, or LCSW)
One-year experience in related area
Approved criminal background report. Able to satisfy all applicable requirements and HHSC standard requirements
Good problem solving and decision-making skills
Capable of maintaining a flexible work schedule
Must be self-motivated with good organization and time management skills
Commitment to Trauma-Informed Care
Must possess good written, verbal, social media, and electronic communication skills
Able to organize, file, and retrieve information
Flexible and adaptable, able to make changes as needed to meet expectations
Very strong attention to detail
Able to operate office machines (e.g. copy, telephone, transcriber, fax)
Must be computer literate with ability to maintain records electronically
Strong commitment to the mission and vision of STARRY
Reliable transportation

Responsibilities

Read and respond to office and agency emails and reports (all correspondence)
Attend meetings (within & outside the agency)
Travel to satellite locations, as needed
Maintain accurate mileage records
Complete monthly statistical sheets with outcome measures
Computer skills to organize materials, narratives, correspondence, etc.
Obtain initial psychosocial assessment information and incorporate into client’s plan of service
Meet service goals of at least 75-85% of time on billable hours (unless otherwise specified by supervisor due to travel to remote areas or other office obligations)
Maintain a caseload of clients receiving weekly and/or biweekly services (as assigned by supervisor)
Generate an individualized plan of service for each client
Complete accurate case notes within 48 hours of providing service to clients
Serve as a resource to the client and family to achieve plan of service goals
Complete all required trainings, including but not limited to HIPAA, Crisis Intervention, Cultural Humility, Reporting Child Abuse, TBRI and other Evidence-Based Curriculums
Maintain documentation for standards and contract compliance (progress notes for each substantial client contact)
Maintain confidentiality of clients
Utilize approved evidence-based and promising practices
Provide in-person crisis intervention services as needed
Provide group, individual and family sessions
Utilize healthy coping skills to reduce secondary trauma
Use ethical decision-making and seek guidance and supervision, as needed