Description. Provide psychotherapy and facilitation of individual, family and group sessions to Afghan and other individuals and families on-site and at community-based locations.

Main Duties Include:

· Provide crisis intervention, advocacy and counseling in a non-judgmental, non-directive manner to clients on-site and at community outreach sites.

· Conduct individual and group counseling sessions on and off-site, which may be under supervision. Will be utilizing evidence-based counseling techniques to address different behavioral and mental health issues.

· Coordinate with community partners of counseling activities at specified outreach locations.

· Ensure required reporting and documentation are completed in approved EHR system within 24 hours of service.

· Provide effective client advocacy.

· Assess current needs of client and develop action plan to address needs and/or identify appropriate referrals

· Provide knowledge on Alliance services both off site and in-house referrals, and appropriate referral to the psychiatrist for medication management.

· Model and teach nonviolent discipline and conflict resolution skills to adults and children receiving services.

· Report suspected and prior abuse/neglect to either Child Protective Services or Adult Protective Services when appropriate.

· Provide on-going support to clients while they are working on a treatment plan.

· Provide psychoeducation to clients and training to new staff and interns regarding effects and needs of clients.

· Communicate special concerns about clients (both adults and children) to the Supervising Counselor or the Director of Clinical Services.

· Complete necessary paperwork and electronic documentation in HIPAA compliant Electronic Health Record system, within the guidelines of program compliance.

· Provide coverage for the interns and students as needed.

Required Qualifications and experience at this Level:

· Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology. LPC/LPC-Associate. Proof of current supervision is needed as an Associate.

· Minimum of one-year experience in providing crisis intervention; practicum experience is acceptable.

· Minimum of one year of experience in providing individual and group counseling sessions.

· Experience in crisis resolution with Refugee and Immigrant population is strongly preferred.

· Knowledge of providing services to resettlement and immigrant populations from a perspective that includes empowerment, power differentials and gender issues.

· Knowledge of community resources for adults and children in crisis.

· Ability to lead, mentor, and supervise volunteers, interns and students.

· Exemplary skills in conflict resolution in a professional and ethical manner.

· Proven ability to work and cooperate with staff and volunteers in a professional and supportive manner.

· Ability to coordinate, track, and report information for statistical purposes proven ability to meet deadlines.

· Experience in Microsoft Office, Outlook, and other computer applications.

· Excellent verbal and non-verbal communication skills.

· Ability to drive and have reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and valid auto insurance is required as counselor travels to outreach sites in the Houston area.