Full-time, Part-time FULL_TIME, PART_TIME ; posted: Friday, Oct 4 2024 2024-10-04
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McAllen, Texas US
Location: FRC-Starr & FRC-McA
Performs individual, group, and family counseling for families enrolled in the program. Provides testing as appropriate for license and makes appropriate referrals for services, supervises, consults with, home visiting staff, and supervisors. Will consult with home visiting staff and supervisors to coordinate plans and progress assessments. The need for counseling services is identified through the intake process and the development of the family outcome goals.
Basic Responsibilities:1. Provides individual, couples, group, and family counseling relative to family and social needs, in office or home settings.
2. Document needs and eligibility for counseling services.
3. Provide and maintain all service documentation for all sessions to include written progress notes, informed, consent and referrals.
4. Will make recommendations for therapy services, duration and frequency for families and children served in the program.
5. Provide crisis intervention as needed.
6. Will provide staff consultation for Home Educators to maximize family support and intervention.
7. Develop and conduct group sessions based on the identified needs of families served in the program.
Qualifications:1. Master’s degree in Counseling or a related field.
2. Supervised experience working with young children and/or parents.
3. Excellent verbal, written, and computer communication skills required.
4. Proven comfort level with public presentations.
5. Follows instruction and good follow through abilities.
6. Ability to work well with others and in a team environment.
7. Bilingual capabilities desired.
8. Must be able to successfully clear child protective services and criminal background check and a pre-employment drug screen.