WORK WITH STARRY

STARRY nurtures children, strengthens families, and restores hope, envisioning
a Texas where every child has a healthy, forever home.

STARRY is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with a 20+ year history of transformational programming for
those looking to join a rewarding journey of service. Our policy is to not to keep unsolicited resumes on file.
A criminal history affidavit is required for candidates applying to positions at STARRY.

STARRY is an equal opportunity employer.

STARRY provides a core-values-driven array of benefits, demonstrating that we care for the holistic needs of our staff and their work/life balance. Most of our benefits are available to part-time and full-time staff.

  • Unlimited PTO (part-time and full-time staff)
  • Flexible Schedules (part-time and full-time staff)
  • Bereavement Leave (part-time and full-time staff)
  • Holiday Pay (part-time and full-time staff)
  • 401k with generous employer matching (part-time and full-time staff)
  • Family Bonding Leave for new moms and dads (part-time and full-time staff)
  • Health, Dental, Vision (full-time staff)

VIEW OPEN POSITIONS

View our current open positions below and apply HERE!

The Community Health Worker supports the work of the Williamson County Pathways Community Hub and the implementation of the Pathways Community HUB Institute® Model at the Georgetown Family Resource Center.

A Community Health Worker (CHW) is a trusted individual who contributes to improved health outcomes in the community and has a close understanding of the community served. This trusting relationship enables the worker to serve as a liaison between health/social services and the individual in order to facilitate access to services. CHWs serve the communities in which they reside or communities with which they may share ethnicity, language, socioeconomic status, or life experiences.

We believe that to best serve the community, cultural diversity must be centered in the work we do. Our goal is to have a staff that most adequately represents the diverse languages and ethnicities of the populations that we serve. Hence, we strongly encourage people of color and bi-lingual professionals to apply.

Education and Experience: Applicant must have a High School Diploma or GED Equivalent; Minimum of 1 year of related experience; Strong interpersonal and communication skills; Ability to obtain CHW certification within one year of hire; Bilingual in English/Spanish strongly encouraged; General knowledge of Medical Terminology; Ability to communicate effectively, function independently, manage time efficiently, organize workflow and maintain confidentiality.

Additional Requirements: Residency within the zip code of 78626 is preferred; Reliable transportation; Ability to travel regularly as needed for client care; Computer skills; Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; General knowledge of community and state resources.

Status: Full-Time, Exempt

Consideration: Read the full job description. If you would like to be considered for this position, apply HERE.

The Counselor III is responsible for providing counseling services to at-risk children and families in surrounding counties and will serve as a team member of the Williamson County office. They will also provide supervision to a minimum of 2 graduate interns per semester.

Work with families in the community meeting FAYS or Universal Prevention eligibility: (1) 0-17 years of age; (2) Runaway youth (either currently or threatening); (3) Truant youth; (4) Abused children (experiencing abuse, insufficient for CPS case; (5) At-risk youth for other behavioral problems; (6) Youth involved in deferred prosecution with juvenile probation; (7) Youth placed in residential care for family conflict to reunify family.

We believe that to best serve the community, cultural diversity must be centered in the work we do. Our goal is to have a staff that most adequately represents the diverse languages and ethnicities of the populations that we serve. Hence, we strongly encourage people of color and bi-lingual professionals to apply.

Education and Experience: Applicant must have a Master’s degree in counseling or related field and fully licensed status as a counselor (LPC, LMFT, or LCSW). Spanish speaking preferred. Four years experience applicable to the position responsibilities.

Additional Requirements: Reliable transportation. Computer usage. Strong Organizational Skills. Approved criminal background report. Able to satisfy all applicable requirements and DFPS standard requirements.

Status: Full-Time, Exempt

Consideration: Read the full job description. If you would like to be considered for this position, apply HERE.

1099 INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR OPPORTUNITIES WITH STARRY

(Contract opportunities at STARRY are not eligible for the part-time and full-time staff benefits listed above)

View our current open employment and independent contractor positions and apply HERE!

STARRY is seeking independent contractors to provide individual and family counseling services as part of the Family and Youth Success (FAYS) program with the State of Texas.  Contracted 1099 Counselors are paid monthly based on the number and type of sessions billed the month prior.  1099 Counselors are considered Self-Employed Independent Contractors and do not receive employee benefits.

Qualifications:

  • Master’s degree in mental health counseling field or related, licensed LMFT, LPC, or LCSW in the State of Texas
  • Must be a Texas resident
  • Approved criminal background report. Able to satisfy all applicable requirements and DFPS standard requirements
  • Due to the confidential nature of client information, must work from a private home office or private community space, not a public location
  • Internet speed and bandwidth required to support video conferencing when necessary
  • Must provide own equipment, office supplies, and technical support
  • Must be able to provide copy of professional liability insurance and general liability insurance
  • Strong work ethic to build a professional reputation and client base
  • A thorough knowledge of and adherence to ethical guidelines as well as state and federal guidelines and compliance regulations (HIPAA, Mandated Reporting, etc.)
  • Responsive and communicative with clients

Benefits:

  • Contractors are paid $50-$75 per session depending on type of session provided
  • Flexible scheduling

INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AT STARRY

Each semester we have graduate-level counseling unpaid internships available in each of our 9 offices throughout Texas and in our 3 programs.  If you are currently in a master’s program in Professional Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, or Social Work and would like to have an opportunity to intern at STARRY, please fill out our intern inquiry form.  We see children, teens, and families in individual and family therapy, as well as parenting and youth skills classes.  If you are interested in learning and growing with us while getting high-quality training and supervision, please fill out the inquiry form below.

Master’s Level- Internship Inquiry Form

STARRY also offers a bachelor’s level unpaid internship and typically works with students in Social Work, Psychology, or Child Development, although we are open to other areas of interest.  Bachelor’s level interns may be responsible for calling clients for their feedback and experience in the program, assisting with group preparation and planning, creating a warm and inviting waiting room experience for clients, or many other service related tasks.  If you are interested in this bachelor level opportunity, please fill out the inquiry form below.