Impact Counseling Services, Inc.

The Speaker directed House committees to study several important kids' issues in preparation for the next legislative session, including:

✅ Access to child care
✅ Pre-k — 3rd grade early learning
✅ Prenatal care, especially in rural communities
✅ Mental health services for kids, including services to help keep kids safe with their families & out of foster care

Let's get to work.

We would love for you to join us for some pickleball fun, and it is for a great cause! Impact Counseling Services, Inc. is a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization that provides mental health counseling services to students, families, and school staff within school districts located in Williamson and Bell County. Your support helps continue to make these much-needed services accessible and available during the school day. We provide individual, group, and family counseling as well as parenting support and psychiatry services. All at no cost to the students and families. Our mission is to reduce and eliminate barriers to mental health support.
If you are a business and would like to be a sponsor for this event please contact us at 512-713-9886.
Districts we currently serve: Jarrell, Salado, Academy, Holland, Bartlett, Granger, Taylor, Thrall, Hutto, IDEA Public Charter School, Liberty Hill, and Williamson County Juvenile Justice Alternative Education Program.

Welcome Abigail!! She has openings for children and adolescents!

Wishing all students, families, teachers,and administrators a wonderful school year. Impact is so thankful to our partnering districts that make mental health a priority in order to better support the academic learning of their students! You Rock! Bartlett ISDThrall Independent School DistrictHolland Independent School DistrictTaylor ISDHutto ISDSalado ISDJarrell Independent School DistrictGranger ISDLiberty Hill Independent School DistrictAcademy ISDWilliamson County Juvenile ServicesIDEA Round Rock Tech

We're excited to announce that Impact Counseling Services, Inc.was one of 20 Williamson County organizations selected to receive a Community Investment Grant from United Way for Greater Austin! This funding will support our work in School-Based Mental Health for schools in Williamson County. Learn more: https://www.unitedwayaustin.org/united-way-for-greater-austin-awards-475000-to-20-williamson-county-nonprofits/
United Way for Greater Austin

Join Dr. Stuart Ablon at the 38th Annual Executive Function and Learning Differences conference by Research Institute for Learning and Development (ResearchILD)! They will address the close connections between Executive Function and Social-Emotional Learning and the importance of examining these processes for students from K-12 to college. Presentations will highlight the themes of neurodiversity, flexible thinking, motivation, self-understanding, self-regulation, and behavior, in the context of research, clinical practice, and teaching.

Get the early bird rate through June 30th: https://bit.ly/3HTYxal

❓ How do we promote executive function and social-emotional learning to address students’ behavioral and academic struggles in the classroom?
❓ How do we build self-understanding, motivation, and flexible thinking so that we promote engagement and reduce stress in school?
❓ How do we use EF strategies to differentiate instruction and to address the needs of neurodiverse students with a broad range of abilities?
❓ How do we build equity into our classrooms and schools?

This conference will include a combination of plenary sessions and pre-recorded concurrent sessions to provide opportunities for in-depth learning. The program will emphasize the application of theory and research to educational practice.

Thank you Marcus Reese for your dedication to bringing awareness to childhood sexual abuse. The Break the Silence Project/Fun Run was an amazing event to be a part of and Impact is so thankful to work alongside so many great agencies supporting children and families after they have experienced abuse and trauma. Great job Taylor Community, Taylor Victim Services, and Wilco CAC!

Impact Counseling Services

Impact Counseling Services

Our mission at Impact Counseling Services.

"But- isn't this rewarding bad behavior?"

And the 'this' is connection, or a snack, or a break...

This question makes sense but it assumes that kids behave good or bad based on the punishments or rewards they get.

Actually, kids do well if they are regulated, connected, and experiencing felt-safety.

Co-regulation is a right.

If I make a reel (or a TikTok?!?!) about this tomorrow, what do you want me to address?

We want to introduce a new member to our team at Impact.

Julie joins us as a LMSW, she will be working as an outpatient mental health professional.

Julie received her BSW from Eastern New Mexico & her MSW from Texas State!

Julie enjoys working with adolescents, through older adults struggling struggling with self-esteem, anxiety, depression, grief, & trauma.

Julie brings a trauma informed approach to her work with clients and is passionate about helping clients reconnect with themselves and regain a sense of empowerment.

To find out more or to work with Julie reach out to our office.

Part Time and Full-time School-based Mental Health Positions

Interested in getting great clinical experience and supervision? Want to work for an agency where you get to really know and learn from experienced colleagues? Want school holidays off to pursue other interests and/or enjoy your family?

This may be the job for you.....We are seeking a part time and full-time mental health professionals for school-based mental health services at an agency in Williamson County—Impact Counseling Services, Inc. Duties include: group and individual counseling for students, family counseling, parent education, crisis intervention, consultation with educators, and case management. Documentation requirements are very reasonable.

Candidates will: be licensed mental health professionals (e.g. LMSW, LCSW, LPC-Intern, LPC), have experience working in schools, enjoy the fast-paced school culture, be familiar with group work, have experience providing therapy, and provide culturally competent services. Fluency in Spanish and residence in Williamson County is a plus.

Openings starting now for campuses serving elementary, middle, and high school aged students. Schools with openings are: Taylor ISD and Holland ISD. Mileage reimbursement is provided for driving between locations, but not for the distance from home to your primary campus. Please consider the distance you'd need to drive each day to work and back before applying.

If hired, you would be required to attend 2 days of training virtually or in person prior to beginning in the schools. You will need to be prepared to offer services on campus, virtually, or a hybrid of both. Full time position are 5 days per week and you will be paid for 37.5 hours/week for the duration of the school year. These positions have school holidays off which are determined by the school calendar of the district you are working in.

The annual pay for full time positions starts at $46K with an option for group health insurance and additional benefits. This position will provide approximately 1,275 clinical hours towards licensure and include free individual and group supervision.

Please send your resume, cover letter, and 3 references to our Executive Director--Candi Gadison, LCSW-S at [email protected]. In the cover letter, please indicate any therapy experience you have providing school-based services, working in a rural mental health setting, or working with clients aged 5-18 years old therapeutically.

Thank you!

WE ARE HIRING!!

Part Time and Full-time School-based Mental Health Positions

starting August 15th, 2022

Who We Are
We are Impact Counseling Services and our mission is to provide high quality, free school-based
therapy to underserved communities in Williamson, Milam and Bell County.
We offer free clinical supervision for Licensed Master Social Workers, a school year schedule that encourages
a great work life balance, and a supportive, caring work environment focused on professional growth.

What We’re Looking for
● Part-time and full-time mental health professionals to provide school-based mental health
services
● Duties include group and individual counseling for students, family counseling, parent
education, crisis intervention, consultation with educators, and case management.
Documentation requirements are very reasonable.

An Ideal Candidate Will
● Be a licensed mental health professional (e.g. LMSW, LCSW, LPC-Intern, LPC, LMFTA,
LMFT)
● have experience working in schools
● enjoy the fast-paced school culture
● be familiar with group work
● have experience providing therapy
● provide culturally competent services
● fluency in Spanish is preferred
● residence in Williamson County is a plus
Other Details
● Training begins the week of August 15th; most employees report to campus the following
week
● Mileage reimbursement is provided for driving between locations, but not for the distance
from home to your primary campus
● These positions have school holidays off which are determined by the school calendar of the district you are working in
● The annual pay for full time positions starts at $46K with an option for group health insurance and 401K.
● This position will provide approximately 1,275 clinical hours towards licensure and
include individual and group supervision.
● Current districts with openings Thrall, Taylor, Jarrell, Holland, Liberty Hill, Hutto, and
IDEA Round Rock.

Please send your resume, cover letter, and 3 references to our Executive Director--Candi
Gadison, LCSW-S at [email protected]. In the cover letter, please indicate
any therapy experience you have providing school-based services, family therapy experience,
working in a rural mental health setting, or working with clients aged 5-18 years old
therapeutically.

Thank you,
Candi
www.impactcounselingservices.org

Impact Counseling Services Intervention Services provides accessible, quality mental health counseling and consultation to students, families, schools and communities in Central Texas.

It’s Teacher Appreciation Week and we love our Teachers! Thank you for your continued dedication to our students!

Happy Social Work Month to all my fellow Social Workers! 

Impact Counseling Services, Inc. updated their business hours.

WE ARE HIRING!!

JOB DESCRIPTION
FAMILY SERVICES PROVIDER/THERAPIST

Interested in getting great clinical experience and supervision? Want to work for an agency where you get to really know and learn from your experienced colleagues? Want school holidays off to pursue other interests and/or enjoy your family?

This may be the job for you.....We are seeking a full-time family therapists for school-based mental health services at an agency in Williamson County—Impact Counseling Services, Inc. Duties include: individual, group, and family counseling for students and their families, parent education, crisis intervention, consultation with educators, and case management. Documentation requirements are very reasonable.

Position Requirements:

Ability to work in a school or out-patient setting, do home visits, and function as part of a team

Education: Minimum of a Masters degree with LMSW, LPC-A or LMFT-A licensure

Experience: Group facilitation and individual counseling/therapy with children, adolescents and families; assessment and diagnostic skills; knowledge of helpful parenting strategies and how to communicate these effectively; knowledge of effective advocacy and consultation in host settings; exposure to chemical dependency issues and crisis intervention work helpful
Ability to work at least one evening a week if client caseload warrants

Bilingual in Spanish preferred

Supervision and Evaluation:

FSP’s will be supervised and evaluated by the Executive Director. The FSP is required to regularly attend scheduled clinical staffings and individual supervision.

Major Performance Responsibilities:

Direct Service: An FSP’s time will be spent in the schools, an office, and providing virtual sessions. Occasional home visits may be needed. Specifics about the modality and treatment provided are to be individualized to each family by utilizing assessment and diagnostic tools to include the DSM V. The FSP may provide a variety of treatment services to each family.

Range of Duties: The FSP will be prepared to provide the following services: group, individual, and family therapies covering a wide range of psychosocial concerns; consultation to school personnel and families on a variety of behavioral and socio-emotional issues; diagnosis and assessment; crisis intervention; attendance and advocacy at school meetings.

Intake and Screening: The FSP will determine which clients are appropriate for which services by using assessment/diagnostic techniques. This may be done in conjunction with school-based personnel.

Consultation/Crisis Intervention: The FSP will provide consultation and crisis intervention for those families seeking enrollment or already enrolled in services.

Documentation: The FSP will keep accurate and confidential paperwork on all services provided. Paperwork must be completed and turned in to the Director as requested.

*Please note COVID precautions will be in place and may temporarily adjust how and what services are provided to ensure the health and safety of our staff and clients.

If interested in applying for this position please email your resume to [Email hidden].

JOB POSTING

Immediate Hire Needed!!

Interested in getting great clinical experience and supervision? Want to work for an agency where you get to really know and learn from your more experienced colleagues? Want school holidays off to pursue other interests and/or enjoy your family?

This may be the job for you.....We are seeking a part time mental health professional for school-based mental health services at an agency in Williamson County—Impact Counseling
Services, Inc.. Duties include: group and individual counseling for students, family counseling, parent education, crisis intervention, consultation with educators, and case management.

Documentation requirements are very reasonable.

Candidates will: be licensed mental health professionals (e.g. LMSW, LCSW, LPC-Intern, LPC,
LMFTA, LMFT), have experience working in schools, enjoy the fast-paced school culture, be familiar with group work, have experience providing therapy, and provide culturally competent services. Fluency in Spanish is preferred and residence in Williamson County is a plus.

Opening starts January 5, 2022 for 1 day a week at a campus in Round Rock, TX serving students 5th-7th grade and 1 day at week at Liberty Hill HS. Please consider the distance you'd need to drive each day to work and back before applying.

If hired, you would be required to attend 2 days of training. Your position would begin at the school campus January 10, 2022 and end on June 3, 2022. You will need to be prepared to offer services on campus, virtually, or a hybrid of both. These positions have school holidays off which are determined by the school calendar of the district you are working in.

This position will provide approximately 142.5 clinical hours towards licensure and include individual and group supervision.

Please send your resume, cover letter, and 3 references to our Executive Director--Candi
Gadison, LCSW-S.

In the cover letter, please indicate any therapy experience you have providing school-based services, family therapy experience, working in a rural mental health setting, or working with clients aged 5-18 years old therapeutically.

You may also call us at 512-713-9886.

Thank you, and we look forward to hearing from you!

As September winds down, we want to give one more push to recognize the impact of su***de in our country and give tools how to help someone you care about.

Read our blog with 6 tips YOU can use to help prevent su***de.

https://interventionservicespllc.com/blog/september-is-national-su***de-prevention-month

How to help prevent su***de — Intervention Services Su***de prevention tips and resources

September is National Su***de Awareness Month!

To continue our goal to spread awareness about su***de in the community, we want to discuss risk factors. Risk factors such as a recent traumatic incident, mental health concerns, relationship problems, and a lack of support all increase the risk of su***de.

Below is an infograph from Beyond blue that shows some common risk factors for su***de.

If you or someone you know may be at risk for su***de, please reach out for help and to get more information.

If you are concerned about su***de, please seek immediate help. Below are resources to help you. You are not alone!

Crisis Text Line: text "home" to 741-741

National Su***de Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-8255

Williamson County Mobile Outreach Team (MOT): (512) 864-8277

Central Counties Crisis Hotline (Bell County): 1-800-888-4036

Bluebonnet Trails Crisis Hotline: 1-800-841-1255

911 or visit your nearest hospital emergency room if you can get there safely

September is National Su***de Awareness Month!

Throughout the month, we want to bring helpful resources and information to build community awareness around su***de. Every life is valuable!

Below is an infograph from Beyond blue that shows some common warning signs to look out for in yourself or someone else.

If you recognize these symptoms in yourself or others, please seek immediate help. Below are resources to help you. You are not alone!

Crisis Text Line: text "home" to 741-741

National Su***de Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-8255

Williamson County Mobile Outreach Team (MOT): (512) 864-8277

Central Counties Crisis Hotline (Bell County): 1-800-888-4036

Bluebonnet Trails Crisis Hotline: 1-800-841-1255

911 or visit your nearest hospital emergency room if you can get there safely

Our fantastic therapists are returning to Georgetown ISD!

We are excited to be returning to our home campuses to continue to provide caring mental health care to our clients.

Intervention Services is carefully following Covid-19 safety protocols so we can provide caring support to our clients in a safe way.

If your child attends school in one of our contracted districts, we want to support them as they transition back to school!

As schools in the area start back (virtually or in person) stressors may go up as well. Need ways to check in with your kids about their school and stress levels?

Rather than asking "how was your day" and getting the typical "fine," ask specific questions.

What was something funny that happened today?

What was your favorite part of the day?

What do you need to do tonight to make sure things go smoothly tomorrow?

Don't forget that kids need time to be really seen and heard! Even when they want to disengage, try to set up some intentional family or one-on-one time to get into their world and connect in ways that they enjoy. Make dinner together, play a video game with them, take a walk.

Need help creating some new family rituals? Family therapy and parenting support are available at www.interventionservicespllc.com.

With August comes back to school time in Texas!

This year has even more stress than normal with questions about how to ensure the health and safety of our kids and teachers while providing a solid education.

Mindfulness can help you learn to manage stress in a healthy way. Our own Tiffany Allen, LCSW, created this video to teach about mindfulness basics to get you started.

https://interventionservicespllc.com/intro-to-mindfulness

Introduction to Mindfulness — Intervention Services In this video, Tiffany Allen, LCSW, introduces the idea of mindfulness and how we can engage with it in our daily lives. Mindfulness means focusing our attention on our thoughts and feelings in the present moment, and can benefit us in numerous ways. After you’ve watched this video, be sure to che...

Sometimes we try to keep our kids from feeling pain and swoop in to try to fix it or tell them why it isn't a big deal. But that isn't always what they need.

"Parenting is acknowledging children’s feelings. Not dismissing. Not minimizing. Just acknowledging."

For more parenting help, visit us at www.interventionservicespllc.com

This Is Why Your Kid’s Not Listening to You Parenting is acknowledging children’s feelings. Not dismissing. Not minimizing. Just acknowledging.