Bluebonnet Trails Community Services
(2952) Associate Counselor/Licensed Counselor
Bluebonnet Trails Community Services, Seguin, Texas, us, 78156
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 on the following objectives. Provide culturally sensitive and linguistically diverse services that focus on reunification and development of meaningful relationships. Provide a safe, supportive, and accepting environment. Provide services and supports that stabilize, enrich, and develop skills to support effective coping, problem-solving and socialization skills. 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. 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 and Salary
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 for previous crisis experience, Up to $2.00/hour for previous experience in a similar role with a community center in Tx, Up to $4.00/hour for tenure with BTCS, $1.00/hour for PhD, .75/hour for Bilingual, .50/hour for LCDC licensure, Plus Shift Differentials. Minimum 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. Equal Employment Opportunity
Bluebonnet Trails Community Services is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates.
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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 on the following objectives. Provide culturally sensitive and linguistically diverse services that focus on reunification and development of meaningful relationships. Provide a safe, supportive, and accepting environment. Provide services and supports that stabilize, enrich, and develop skills to support effective coping, problem-solving and socialization skills. 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. 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 and Salary
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 for previous crisis experience, Up to $2.00/hour for previous experience in a similar role with a community center in Tx, Up to $4.00/hour for tenure with BTCS, $1.00/hour for PhD, .75/hour for Bilingual, .50/hour for LCDC licensure, Plus Shift Differentials. Minimum 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. Equal Employment Opportunity
Bluebonnet Trails Community Services is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates.
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