General Summary:
Deliver counseling and mental health services for youth who are under supervision of the Brazos County Juvenile Services Department. Provide individual, family and group counseling for justice involved youth and their families. Supervise Interns and Volunteers assigned to counseling duties. Abide by ethical standards to properly supervise clients. The Professional Counselor will have a master’s degree in social work, counseling, or psychology.

Essential Duties:
Other duties may be assigned. Make professional recommendations on individual cases to the probation officer to be presented to court. Responds to emergency situations on a 24-hour call basis, subject to irregular work hours. Assists in planning, coordinating and implementing programs. Assists with and conducts staff training and development. Assists in developing and implementing new programs. Provide counseling services by utilizing in-home, office or group sessions. Develop written aftercare plans with juveniles prior to their release from counseling. Actively participate in weekly staff meetings providing recommendations for counseling services. Develops and assures treatment follows department, state, professional and national standards. Provide court testimony as directed. Provide 24-hour emergency crisis intervention for the detention center. Identify juvenile needs that cannot be addressed in-house and make appropriate referral recommendations. Provide crisis intervention for youth in the Academy School as needed. Supervise Interns regarding ongoing assignments and duties. Maintain client confidentiality. Maintain applicable licensure(s). The Professional Counselor will provide administration and interpretation of psychological evaluations of youth at risk of suicide, or in need of specialized treatment services. Follow established policies, procedures and practices of the department. Facilitates and participates in departmental programs. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is related or a logical assignment to the position.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is related or a logical assignment to the position.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $62,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• In-person
• Office

Education:

• Master's (Required)

Work Location: In person