Location: Houston,TX, USA
Position Description
About Health Services:
The Health Services division of the HCJPD is responsible for the medical, psychological, and treatment programs within the agency. The services operated within this division include the medical staff that assess and treat youth in the detention center and post-adjudicated facilities. In addition, the division has mental health therapists who provide crisis counseling, and individual, group and family therapy to youth both in the detention center and under community supervision. Lastly, the Health Services division oversees the four specialty courts that operate within the agency to help address some of the underlying factors that may be impacting a youth's functioning.
About the Position:
The Clinical Supervisor manages and oversees the clinical and administrative functions of the Psychological and Social Services Unit. This includes delivering direct mental health services to youth in the Juvenile Justice Center throughout their stay. The goal is to address the youths' needs to ensure their mental and physical well-being, as well as their safety and security while in custody.
Duties and Responsibilities:
* Supervises daily assignments and triaging of all incoming referrals, including monitoring assessments to ensure timely completion and supervise the update and completion of the Special Attention List to ensure its accuracy.
* Provides daily crisis management and supervision for clinical staff and interns.
* Offers both clinical and administrative supervision and training for staff and interns.
* Develops and implements effective programs within the Juvenile Justice Center to address the clinical needs of youth.
* Reviews clinical notes to ensure quality, completeness, and timeliness, and supervises the upkeep of youth records.
* Communicates with interdepartmental treatment providers and staff regarding youth.
* Conducts clinical assessments and provides crisis interventions for juveniles in detention as needed.
* Builds and maintains strong relationships with local universities and colleges to support a robust internship program.
Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) ###-#### or email ...@bmd.hctx.net
Requirements
Education and Experience:
* MSW/MA/MS degree in Social Work, Psychology, Guidance or Counseling from an accredited college or university.
* Minimum of five (5) years of post-Master's clinical experience in a detention, jail, residential or mental health setting when clinical/psychosocial/psychological assessments and counseling are the clinician's primary responsibilities.
Licensures:
* Must be licensed as a LCSW, LPC, LPA, or LMFT in the State of Texas.
* Must posses a supervisor license for their respective license.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
* Must be knowledgeable of the Harris County/TJJD policies and procedures, computer systems, and court procedures.
* Must be knowledgeable of diagnostic criteria, clinical/psychosocial assessments, effective short-term therapeutic interventions, multi-axial diagnosis, specific clinical features and guidelines for formulating diagnosis and treatment plans.
* Must be knowledgeable in the following areas: clinical practice in a correctional facility with juvenile population, cultural issues as they relate to treatment, current ethical and legal issues.
* Must be knowledgeable in theoretical and intervention approaches including cognitive and supportive modalities focusing on redirection or eliminating stress-induced crisis situations.
* Ability to provide administrative supervision, clinical supervision and training to a multidisciplinary clinical and administrative staff.
* Must be able to work with other professionals at all levels of the juvenile justice system including judges, attorneys, psychiatrist, psychologist, administrators, probation and detention officers.
Additional Requirements:
* Upon receiving a conditional job offer, each applicant must undergo a criminal background check, a tuberculosis (TB) skin test, and a drug screening, as well as provide certified copies of their educational transcripts.
* Applicants must possess and maintain a valid Texas Driver's License and carry liability insurance that meets or exceeds the minimum legal requirements.
* In the event of a declared public emergency by the county, staff may be reassigned to different duties, facilities, or placed under the supervision of another county department.
* Applicants must be at least 21 years old.
NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. See Resume will not be accepted for qualifications.
General Information
About Harris County Juvenile Probation (HCJPD)
The Harris County Juvenile Probation Department (HCJPD) is committed to the protection of the public utilizing intervention strategies that are community-based, family-oriented, and least restrictive while emphasizing responsibility and accountability of both parent and child. HCJPD provides supervision and services to youth between the ages of 10 and 17, who are under the jurisdiction of the Juvenile Court. HCJPD is the largest juvenile probation department in Texas with approximately 1,100 employees and over 3,500 youth referred to the department annually.
Make an impact: Working for HCJPD provides the opportunity to serve your community and be a positive role model for young people. Our pace of work enables fast learning and fosters an environment where you can make a positive impact.
Professional Growth: We are committed to growing the capabilities of our staff by building a learning community where you can work with diverse individuals, explore new ways of thinking, and expand your skills. Our employees are Juvenile Justice Practitioners who share their knowledge to enhance each other's growth.
Harris County Juvenile Probation Department - Be an Agent of Change:
Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:
* Regular Full-time | This is considered an essential staff position
* Monday - Friday | 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.
* Late nights and weekends if necessary and/or as scheduled.
* Available 24 hours for emergency phone calls.
Location:
* JJC (1200 Congress St. Houston, TX 77002)
Salary:
* $$93,080 Annually
* Based on 26 Pay Periods
* Plus, benefits
Employment is contingent upon passing a background check and drug screen.
Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.
BENEFITS
Harris County offers a competitive benefits program, including comprehensive group health and related benefits plan as well as defined benefit retirement plan.
The following list of benefits is offered only to employees in regular (full-time) positions:
* Medical Coverage
* Dental Coverage
* Vision Coverage
* Wellness Plan
* Life Insurance
* Long-term disability
* Employee Assistance Program
* Ten (10) days of vacation each year for the first five (5) years of service
* Accrual rates increase based on years of service
* Eleven (11) County-observed holidays and one (1) floating holiday
* Professional development opportunities
* Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan
* Healthcare Reimbursement Account
* 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
The following benefits are also available to regular (full-time) employment and may be available to part-time employees:
* Retirement Pension (TCDRS)
* Flexible schedule (varies by department)
* Transportation Assistance (Metro RideSponsor Program)
In accordance with the Harris County Personnel Regulations, Group Health and related benefits are subject to amendment or discontinuance at any time. Commissioners Court reserves the right to make benefit modifications on the County's behalf as needed.
For plan details, visit the Harris County benefits website:
01
Which of the following best describes your highest level of education completed as it relates to this position?
* High School or GED diploma
* Associate Degree
* Bachelor's Degree
* Master's Degree or higher
* None of the above
02
If you selected a college degree in response to the previous question, which of the following disciplines best relates to your degree most relevant to this position?
* Social Work
* Psychology
* Guidance
* Counseling
* Other Related Field
* Unrelated Field
* N/A; No Degree
03
Please describe your educational background including level of education completed, area of study and completed major and minor programs.
04
Which of the following best describes your verifiable post-master's clinical experience in a detention, jail, residential or mental health setting when clinical/psychosocial/psychological assessments and counseling are the clinician's primary responsibilities? (To be considered, qualifying experience must be documented in your application's employment history)
* Less than five (5) years
* Five (5) years but less than six (6) years
* Six (6) years but less than seven (7) years
* Seven (7) years or more
* I do not have this experience
05
Please provide details about your verifiable post-master's clinical experience in a detention, jail, residential or mental health setting when clinical/psychosocial/psychological assessments and counseling are the clinician's primary responsibilities. Do not use Please see Resume or See Resume (To be considered, qualifying experience must be documented in your application's employment history) Please include your (a) role(s), (b) types of organizations, (c) scope of duties and responsibilities If you do not have this experience, please type None in the space provided.
06
Which of the following licensures do you currently hold that were issued in the State of Texas? Select all that apply:
* Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
* Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
* Licensed Psychological Associate (LPA)
* Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFT)
* N/A; None of the above
07
Do you possess a supervisor license for your respective license?
* Yes
* No
08
Are you at least 21 years of age?
* Yes
* No
Required Question
Agency Harris County
Address 1111 Fannin St
Ste. 600
Houston, Texas, 77002
Phone 713-###-####
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