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About the Role

As a Therapist/Supervisor, you will deliver individual, group, and family therapy, oversee treatment implementation, manage cases, and supervise direct-care staff within a group home setting. You will play a key role in maintaining clinical quality, regulatory compliance, and consistent care delivery across the program. In this position, you will work closely with up to 9 residents in a group home cottage, managing case planning, intake and discharge coordination, and ongoing communication with CPS caseworkers, legal representatives, family members, and academic staff. You will also serve as the Behavior Support Specialist for your cottage, implementing milieu management strategies and supporting treatment using the TBRI® model. You will supervise and coach direct-care staff, ensuring consistency, accountability, and adherence to clinical standards.

Responsibilities

Provide clinical supervision and coaching for direct-care staff.
Lead clinical staffing meetings and oversee resident treatment planning.
Attend and participate in court hearings, permanency conferences, and legal proceedings.
Implement behavioral support strategies and respond to crisis situations.
Participate in a shared on-call crisis consultation rotation.
Support development and implementation of cottage programming and daily structure.
Participate in structured recreational and program activities with residents.
Ensure compliance with DFPS licensing standards, contract requirements, and agency policies.
Safely transport residents to appointments.

Requirements

Master’s degree in a behavioral science field.
LPC or LCSW licensure required.
LPC-Associate or LMSW accepted with supervision.
Minimum of three years of experience working with children or adolescents in a residential treatment setting.
Experience with case planning, treatment implementation, and behavioral management.
Experience supervising or training direct-care staff.
Knowledge of DFPS licensing and residential program standards.
Ability to effectively resolve problems using sound clinical judgment.
Willingness and ability to safely administer physical restraints.
Ability to complete Emergency Behavioral Intervention training.
Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record (at least three years of valid driving history, specific requirements for drivers under 21 and 25).
Current auto liability insurance.
Ability to pass First Aid and CPR certification.

Location

Austin, TX 78758
Onsite

Work Type

Full-Time
Salaried
Exempt
40 hours per week
Rotating weekend on-call
Occasional evening hours

Experience Level

Minimum of three years of experience.
Experience supervising or training direct-care staff.

Education Level

Master’s degree in a behavioral science field.

Salary/Compensations

Fully licensed: $71,000 - $90,000
Not fully licensed: $63,500 - $67,500

Benefits

100% Employer-paid medical, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance
401(k) with partial employer match
Paid vacation, holiday, and sick leave
Free meals on campus
Employee Assistance Program with free counseling sessions
Referral and bonus programs
Regular training opportunities with CEUs at no cost
Eligible employer for certain federal graduate student loan forgiveness programs (501(c)(3))

About the Company

The Settlement Home for Children is a nonprofit in Austin that provides structured, trauma-informed treatment to youth through a comprehensive continuum of care that includes residential services, clinical treatment, and coordinated external supports.
For more than 100 years, we have evolved to meet the complex needs of young people by integrating evidence-based practice, strong clinical oversight, and multidisciplinary collaboration.

Equal Opportunity

The Settlement Home for Children is an equal opportunity employer.
We are committed to maintaining a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace and prohibit discrimination based on any legally protected characteristic.
We maintain a drug-free and alcohol-free workplace.