Early Childhood Therapist

Compensation
We’ll pay you an annual salary of $55,000 to $60,000
Our great benefits

• We’ll provide a FREE membership to the fitness and aquatics center, and offer you discounts on programs, including personal training.
• We are a learning organization! Our staff have regular opportunities for training and continuing education.
• We offer outstanding medical insurance coverage through Cigna, and we’ll pay over 80% of the premium cost of our base plan on your behalf.  
• You will have the option to contribute to our 403(b) with and the opportunity for a company match.
• We provide life and long-term disability insurance, and we pay 100% of the cost for you. 
• We will give you lots of paid time off. First-year employees receive: 18 days of paid time off, and more than 15 Jewish and Federal holidays. 
• We’ll offer you up to a 50% discount for your kiddos in our amazing Early Childhood program, as enrollment allows.  
• You will have access to our amazing Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• We understand that you need a work/life balance and that you have commitments outside of the workplace, so we’ll do our very best to offer you some flexibility in your work schedule.  
• We’ll provide you with the opportunity to make a difference in the Central Texas Jewish community every day.   

About the Job
The JFS Early Childhood Therapist will provide counseling and therapy services to JFS clients through individual, family, and group interventions. In addition to direct clinical work, the Early Childhood Therapist will provide consultation, training and mentorship, and other behavioral health services to our on-site Early Childhood Program, which serves children from infants through 5 years old. Opportunities may be available to provide consultation and other behavioral health services to other on-site educational and social programs including our after-school program (serving grades K-5), an on-site private elementary and middle school (serving grades K-8), and summer day camps for youth and teens. Finally, the Early Childhood Therapist may have the opportunity to provide and receive professional development trainings related to serving youth, family, and all populations mentioned above. 
You’ll wow us by masterfully performing the following key duties and responsibilities:   

• Counseling: Perform on-site and/or remote telehealth clinical counseling services to Jewish Family Service clients and ECP students, in accordance with agency policies. Service demographics include children and their families. Interventions may include individual, family, and group therapy, play therapy, and crisis intervention.  
• General Direct Service: Provide additional social services to clients as needed, such as advocacy, service linkage, referrals, and collaboration with schools and other providers. Maintain knowledge of current resources in the Greater Austin area.    
• Early Childhood Program support: Provide behavioral health consultation and support that meets the needs of ECP staff and families. Provide observations and recommendations to teachers and parents regarding emotion regulation and other behavioral needs. Work with administration and staff to support the school. Provide staff training and parent support as needed.
• Documentation and Record Keeping:  Maintain professional and timely documentation of services in electronic medical record and student files, as relevant, including, but not limited to intake notes, progress notes, treatment plans, termination notes, contract notes, observation notes, recommendations, and other forms or documents which may be needed or required from time-to-time. Track and use program-related data to enhance service effectiveness.  
• Collaboration:  Partner closely with fellow clinical staff, ECP teachers and administration, and all Shalom Austin staff to serve the needs of clients and community. Attend mandatory staff meetings, trainings, biweekly clinical supervision and offer coverage when needed.   
• Community Outreach and Education:  Collaborate with other institutions and professionals in the Jewish community, and in the Austin mental health and social services network. Engage in ongoing outreach and community engagement through implementation of psychoeducation, parent education through community events, collaboration, and networking.

Job Requirements 

• Masters or doctoral degree from accredited program in social work, counseling, psychology, or other behavioral health field
• Licensed or license eligible in Texas
• Comfortable working with young children and clients from a variety of social and economic backgrounds
• Experience counseling children and families with a variety of mental health needs
• Excellent time management and written and verbal communication skills
• Comfort working both independently and with a multi-disciplinary team  
• Comfort and competency in coaching and counseling virtually 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with an Early Childhood population and/or in an Early Childhood setting
• Working knowledge of Greater Austin mental health and social service resources and referrals
• Cultural competence with Judaism or Jewish culture

About Us 

• We are Shalom Austin, the hub of Jewish life in Central Texas.  
• We are a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization comprised of the Jewish Community Center (JCC), Jewish Federation, Jewish Family Service (JFS), and the Jewish Foundation. 

We are a passionate group of more than 200 staff working on our mission of enhancing the quality of Jewish life in the greater Austin area and around the world through philanthropy, education, social service, culture, spirituality and total wellness. 
About You 

• You care about UNITY. You recognize the importance of one team that leverages resources, talents and expertise to achieve a common purpose. 
• You care about EXCELLENCE. You are committed to continual improvement, and you consistently set new standards for success. 
• You care about RESPECT. You nurture your workplace through honesty, sincerity, and responsibility. 
• You care about CREATIVITY. You approach both opportunities and obstacles with a spirit of flexibility, thinking critically to achieve innovative solutions. 
• You care about INITIATIVE. You are a self-starter, driven to exceed expectations and claim a sense of ownership as you pursue your goals. 
• You care about KNOWLEDGE. You engage in continuous learning and actively seek opportunities that provide professional enrichment and personal fulfillment.  

How to Apply
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Please note that successful candidates for this position may be subject to a background check as part of the hiring process. All background checks will be used to assess eligibility for employment. Any discrepancies may result in the withdrawal of the job offer or termination of employment. All information will be handled confidentially and in accordance with applicable laws.
 
Due to the high volume of applications received, we cannot respond to individual telephone inquiries about whether or not a position has been filled. Only applicants selected to move forward in the recruitment process will be contacted by phone; all other applicants will be notified by email.
Shalom Austin provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion*, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
*Although we are a Jewish organization, we welcome candidates of any or no religious affiliation to apply.
 

Due to the high volume of applications received, we cannot respond to individual telephone inquiries about whether or not a position has been filled. Only applicants selected to move forward in the recruitment process will be contacted by phone; all other applicants will be notified by email.

Shalom Austin provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion*, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

*Although we are a Jewish organization, we welcome candidates of any or no religious affiliation to apply.

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