Therapist Facilities
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Job Location:
Seabrook, NH - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 67558 - 85550
Posted on:
7 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Position Description
About Harris County Juvenile Probation Department (HCJPD):
Harris County Juvenile Probation Department (HCJPD) is the third-largest juvenile justice agency in the country and the second-largest department in Harris County employing over 1200 professionals dedicated to youth justice transformation and reform. HCJPD is committed to improving outcomes for youth reducing racial disproportionality and ensuring a safe environment for both staff and residents. We continuously innovate by implementing systemic changes to lower detention populations and promote positive youth development.
About Residential Services:
The Residential Services Division consists of a Juvenile Detention Center and two post-adjudicated facilities. The facilities house youth who are awaiting court and youth who are placed into the departments custody by the juvenile courts. The facilities provide direct care and supervision for all youth placed with the department along with providing mental health and behavioral treatment programs.
Position Overview:
The therapist provides therapeutic activities and counseling services including individual group and family interventions to youth under the supervision of the Harris County Juvenile Probation Department (HCJPD). Furthermore this position is expected to assist in providing safe and secure custody of youth to reduce the potentially negative effects of incarceration while accentuating socially acceptable behavior.
Duties and Responsibilities:Responsible for providing individual group and family therapy to HCJPD youth and their families.
Conduct psychosocial/clinical assessments and supportive psychosocial counseling for youth.
Plan and conduct fun and creative therapeutic activities with youth on the unit.
Provide crisis intervention to youth and relevant clinical/administrative functions such as clinical staffing medication monitoring and staff training. Identify and refer youth for psychiatric services.
Provides consultation to HCJPD Youth Development Coaches and Coordinators regarding behavioral adjustment issues case planning and treatment needs including providing advocacy and collaborative efforts to ensure related services are provided to assigned youth.
Maintain regular contact with the youths guardian to provide updates on treatment.
Maintains clear timely and concise documentation of treatment efforts in compliance with Health Services and Residential Services policies and procedures.
Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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Requirements
Education and Experience:
MS/MA from an accredited college or university in clinical or counseling psychology and/or social workwith either:
One (1) year of post masters clinical experienceOR
- Two (2)semesters of internship in the Psychological and Social Services Unit of Harris County Juvenile Probation or in Harris County Childrens Forensic Unit.
Licensure:
Applicant must be fully licensed in clinical or counseling psychology and/or social work within three (3) years of date of hire.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
Good working knowledge of multi-axial assessment/diagnosis (DSM V).
Ability to conduct informative clinical/psychosocial assessments.
Working knowledge of theory and brief evidence-based intervention strategies.
Consistently demonstrate knowledge and application of the fundamentals skills and methods as they relate to clinical practice with juvenile probation population. Also demonstrate knowledge and understanding of HCJPD and unit policies and procedures.
Accurate assessment and conceptualization of juveniles emotional state and if needed initiate and implement necessary intervention in accordance with the unit and departmental guidelines.
Demonstrate use of good judgment and when necessary initiate and implement a corrective action to address the identified problem in accordance with the unit and departmental guidelines with or without supervision.
Demonstrate ability to incorporate therapeutic themes into fun daily activities of youth.
Timely documentation of all assessments and clinical notes.
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
Consistently produces accurate and informative assessments and clinical progress notes.
Make use of supervision consultation and feedback to improve work quality.
Must be 21 years of age.
Additional Requirements:
Upon receiving a conditional job offer all applicants must undergo a criminal background check and drug screening.
All applicants must provide evidence of a tuberculosis (TB) skin test. If the attest result is positive additional documentation will be required.
All employees are subject to random drug and alcohol testing as well as testing based on reasonable suspicion that the employee may be under the influence of a substance prohibited by the countys drug and alcohol policy during the course and scope of employment.
In the event of a public emergency declared by the county staff may be assigned to other duties facilities or departments under the supervision of another county department.
Applicants must be at least 21 years old.
Employees in this position must possess and maintain a valid Texas Drivers license and maintain liability insurance coverage at least equal to the minimum amounts required by law.
Certified copies of educational transcripts and/or college credits will be required during the hiring process.
This position involves working with challenging youth where the use of crisis intervention and de-escalation strategies may be necessary to ensure the safety of both youth and staff.
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 butONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. See Resumewill not be accepted for qualifications.
Preferences
- A therapist with experience working with youth who have experienced human trafficking and sexual abuse utilizing trauma-informed and developmentally appropriate therapeutic approaches.
General Information
Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:
Grant-funded Full-time
- Monday - Friday Hours will be discussed during departmental interview.
- Late nights and weekends as scheduled.
- Be available for 24-hour emergency call.
Salary:
- $67558.40 - $85550.40 Annually
- Depends on Qualifications
- Based on 26 Pay Periods
Open Position Location:
- HCYV - 210 JW Mills Dr. Seabrook TX 77586
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.
Key Skills
- Employee Evaluation
- Facilities Maintenance
- Maximo
- Facilities Management
- HVAC
- Mechanical Knowledge
- CMMS
- Maintenance Management
- OSHA
- Maintenance
- Cordova
- Supervising Experience
