STARRY
PRN - Counselor I - Waco
Waco, TX · Part-time
Sponsorship not specified$75k-$85kDetected 19 days ago
ComplianceHIPAACommunicationProblem SolvingTime ManagementAdaptability
About the role
- Work with families in the community meeting FAYS or Universal Prevention eligibility: (1) 0-17 years of age; (2) Runaway youth (either currently or threatening); (3) Truant youth; (4) Abused child (experiencing abuse, insufficient for DFPS case); (5) At-risk youth for other behavioral problem; (6) Youth involved in deferred prosecution with juvenile probation; (7) Youth placed in residential care for family conflict to reunify family What you'll do 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 Qualifications Education: 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) · Experience: 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 · Other: Reliable transportation
Responsibilities
- STARRY partners with individuals, families, and communities to provide accessible, innovative, and impactful human services.
- 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
- (1) 0-17 years of age
- 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) ·
- A criminal history affidavit is required for candidates applying to positions at STARRY.
Compensation
- $75k-$85k
Benefits
- STARRY provides a core-values-driven array of benefits, demonstrating that we care for the holistic needs of our staff and their work/life balance.
- Most of our benefits are available to part-time and full-time staff.
- PRN roles are not eligible for STARRY Benefits.
- PRN staff are called upon to provide services when there is increased demand, coverage needs, or special events.
Equal opportunity
- equal opportunity employer.
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