Head Start Licensed Professional Counselor
Company: Community Action of South Texas
Location: Alice
Posted on: April 24, 2024
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Job Description:
General Summary
The Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) will provide assessment,
treatment, planning and counseling for children and families of
Head Start. The counselor will provide services as appropriate for
license and make appropriate referrals for services. The counselor
will also assist the Head Start program to implement strategies to
identify and support children and families with mental health and
social and emotional concerns and assist teachers to improve
classroom management and teaching practices. Services must be
coordinated with staff in other program content areas and include
ongoing assessment of the quality of services provided. The
Counselor will provide community education for prevention and early
interventions on emotional/behavioral problems as needed.
Primary Responsibilities
Work Experience
Prefer at least a minimum of two (2) years experience post
graduation.
Education/Certifications/Licensure
Master's Degree in Counseling or clinical Psychology or a related
field of study from an accredited university and/or college.
Completion of degree and all post-degree supervision for
licensure.
Must have a motor vehicle that is operable and compliant with State
Laws.
Current licensure in the State of Texas as a Licensed Professional
Counselor.
Must provide own Professional Liability Insurance for
Counselors
Additional annual certification and training in the following are
required: Health Certificate annually; First Aid Certification and
Adult and Infant / Toddler CPR Certification. Must attend 24 clock
hours of professional development and staff training per year to
include training on methods to handle suspected or known child
abuse and neglect cases, that comply with applicable federal,
state, local and tribal laws, training that builds their knowledge,
experience and competencies to improve child and family outcomes
and any other trainings as outlined by the Head Start Performance
Standards and Minimum Standards from the State of Texas.
Skills
Ability to prioritize and allocate resources.
Advanced computer skills
Ability to problem solve
Ability to work flexible hours
Keywords: Community Action of South Texas, Corpus Christi , Head Start Licensed Professional Counselor, Other , Alice, Texas
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