Mental Health and Wellness Counselors

Are you passionate about working for an organization that serves to empower and uplift students through the education system by removing barriers and helping students realize their fullest potential? Our mission is to surround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life. We achieve our mission by hiring bright, creative, and innovative team members who demonstrate a passion for what they do.

If this is you, are you All In For Kids?

Who we want:

Communities In Schools of Central Texas is seeking 3 (three) qualified Mental Health and Wellness Counselors as a part of a diverse and committed team of multi-disciplinary professionals. The Mental Health and Wellness Counselor works in partnership with the CIS Program Manager and coordinates the provision of counseling and social services in a public school setting to students and their families facing obstacles to academic and personal success. This position provides direct mental health and counseling services to students and parents and groups in accordance with the position’s licensure and accepted scope of practice. This position also coordinates community resources to assist clients in obtaining and maintaining appropriate mental health services.

Who you are:

First and foremost, we are looking for amazing people who have diverse backgrounds and experiences, are inspired by our mission, and are highly motivated to change children's lives through education. You will be right at home here if you cultivate strong relationships and push yourself, your work, and the people around you to the next level.

What we offer:

CIS offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience in a similar position. The starting salary range for this position is $5,000/mo. Salaries are determined by qualifications and relevant experience. New hires are typically brought into the organization at a salary between the range minimum and midpoint depending on experience and in alignment with internal equity.

Some of our benefits:

• Generous time off includes 4+ weeks of holiday and 2 weeks of vacation time
• Three (3) Personal Days
• Twelve (12) Sick Leave Days
• CIS pays for 100% of the employee premium for the base medical insurance plan and we provide subsidy to support coverage for spouse/domestic partner and children dental and vision plans, disability, life insurance, parenting benefits, flexible spending account options
• Professional development
• 403(b) retirement plan with an employer match
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• We offer an inclusive environment where staff are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work every day

What you’ll bring:

• Master’s degree in social work, counseling, psychology or related field
• Current active, unrestricted LCSW, LPC, LMFT, LMHC, or clinical psychologist license in Texas. Candidates actively in advanced clinical licensure with relevant experience will be considered.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience (not including post-graduate internships) in the areas of assessment, diagnosis and treatment of mental, emotional and behavioral disorders, and case management
• Experience working with children and adolescents in high-risk populations
• Demonstrated cultural competence when engaging diverse audiences including students and families, team members, school personnel, volunteers, and community partners
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain positive and productive relationships to effectively collaborate with CIS staff, school personnel and community partners
• Highly self-motivated and able to work both autonomously and collaboratively
• Demonstrated ability to set and manage priorities in a dynamic environment
• Proven ability to strengthen Social Work practices by creating a climate for diversity, equity & inclusion
• Current CPR certification, preferred
• Valid Texas Driver’s License and reliable transportation
• Flexibility to travel to campuses outside of Austin, is strongly preferred.
• Bilingual ability in Spanish and English, preferred
• Experience working in a school-based setting, preferred

What you’ll do:

• Complete student assessments and design culturally appropriate interventions to remove barriers to learning and promote academic and social and emotional success
• Provide individual and group counseling to targeted students applying specialized clinical knowledge and advanced clinical skills in the areas of assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders and conditions in children and adolescents
• Provide crisis intervention during critical situations at CIS campuses
• Collaborate with CIS Program Managers on assigned campuses to gather recommendations for targeted students to receive mental health services
• Provide relevant referrals and coordinate community resources to meet students’ needs
• Monitor students’ progress towards goals
• Document all services in accordance with CIS and professional standards
• Communicate with CIS Program Managers on a regular basis to seek input and report on student progress
• Coordinate and/or deliver trainings and workshops for teachers, school personnel and parents/guardians
• Participate in the CIS team approach to service delivery and problem solving
• Promote and maintain agency culture, standards, and systems
• Perform other activities and duties as directed by the Sr. Program Director

Reporting Structure: This position is supervised by the Sr. Director of Mental Health Services and may supervise interns and/or volunteers.

Work Location: This position is a full-time position and will perform their work on-site at designated campuses. MH&W Counselors will frequently travel between assigned campuses and CIS's administrative office as needed.

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Applications for the Mental Health and Wellness Counselor positions will be accepted until positions are filled.