Director of Counseling Services

Job Summary:

The Director of Counseling Services is responsible for the supervision of staff and volunteers, for managing activities of the program, and ensuring compliance with applicable professional and agency standards and funding requirements.

Essential Duties:

Develop, manage, monitor and evaluate program work plans including program outputs and outcomes to ensure quality program development for agency and contracting compliance.
Train, supervise, mentor, and evaluate staff to ensure compliance with expectations and best practice standards.
Develop, manage and monitor program budgets including program revenues and control program expenditures to ensure accountability and operation within established budget.
Assist in the identification and development of resources (volunteer, donor, financial) necessary to ensure successful program performance, including the preparation of proposals.
Research and analyze community trends and emerging needs by evaluating and modifying program responses to address identified needs in conjunction with agency leadership.
Cultivate positive relationships with relevant funding and monitoring entities, faith based organizations, social service providers, and other community partners.
Complete and review all necessary documentation to ensure compliance with funding and licensing requirements, best practice and agency quality assurance standards.
Participate on the Leadership Team, promoting agency's mission, vision, values and strategic direction both within the agency and outside of the agency, as well as serve as an active team member to advance the mission.
Develop and implement program policies and procedures to ensure effective and efficient delivery of services.
Use effective and appropriate supervision and management techniques to maximize employee morale and effectiveness.
Maintain a work schedule that maximizes availability to staff and customers.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of ethical and professional standards.
Skill in individual therapy, family therapy, play therapy, group therapy and couples therapy.
Skill in analytical research.
Skill in cultural sensitivity and awareness.
Skill in oral and written communication, and public presentations.
Ability to work independently and with a minimum of supervision.
Ability to work effectively with diverse populations, including low-income persons and other disadvantaged persons.
Ability to conformably work in a faith-based environment.
Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times.
Ability to operate various word processing software, spreadsheets, and database programs.
Ability to organize, prioritize, and utilize effective time management techniques to meet deadlines.
Ability to follow instructions furnished in verbal or written format.
Ability to create and foster an environment consistent with agency culture, mission, vision, and values.
Ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with all segments of the community (parishes, priests, religious, laity, Catholic ministries, civic leaders and community agencies.
Ability to provide excellent customer service to internal and external customers and work effectively with others.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education and Trainings:

Master's degree in Psychology, Counseling or Social Work from an accredited American university or equivalent in a foreign country.

Experience:

Two (2) years of full time wage earning related work experience.

Licenses/Certifications:

Licensed mental health professional LPC, LMFT or LCSW in the State of Texas.
Valid Texas driver's license.
Must maintain compliance with the Diocese of Austin Ethics and Integrity in Ministry (EIM) policies through the employment period.

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