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Harris County is Hiring a Therapist- Integrated Health Services Near Houston, TX
Department History Overview
Harris County Resources for Children and Adults was founded in 1966 as Harris County Child Welfare Board to provide support services for children taken under the wing of the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services. Fifty years later, Harris County Resources for Children and Adults still provides this support. But the now-county department has expanded services for early prevention, intervention, and adult services.
Vision:
To better the lives of children and adults in Harris County.
Therapist Overview:
Under the supervision of the Manager of Behavioral Health Services, this position will provide mental health services to children and families involved with DFPS, CPI, and FBSS but the children have not been removed from the home.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Provides individual therapy and group therapy to children and young adults in the Integrated Health Services Division.
Provides crisis intervention, including suicide assessment and homicide assessment, to children and young adults in the Integrated Health Services Division.
Attends individual and/or group clinical supervision with the manager of the Integrated Health Services Division.
Attends case staffing and coordinates services to meet client needs; communicates with the caseworker and family about clinical needs; and assists in the coordination of services.
Documents contacts and services and maintains files and data for reporting purposes. Enter all documentation of service provisions in the EVOLV client database system.
Acts as a liaison with state agencies, departments, and community organizations.
Adheres to the Code of Ethics of Title 22, Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 681, and the confidentiality standards of the Privacy Act of 1974, U.S.C. 552a.
Other duties as assigned.
Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx
If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net
Education:
Master’s degree in counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or Marriage and Family Therapy.
Experience:
Two (2) years of experience providing mental health services to traumatized children and/or young adults.
Licensure:
Licensed as a Professional Counselor (LPC), Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or as a Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT).
(Possess clinical licensure as an independent practitioner (LCSW, LMSW, LPC or LMFT) in accordance with Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors, Title 22, Texas Administrative Code, and Chapter 681).
Reliable transportation with a valid driver’s license (Texas) and auto liability insurance.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Knowledge of and ability to provide services to traumatized children and young adults.
Knowledge of the mental health system, juvenile justice system, and/or Department of Family and Protective Services.
Knowledge of community resources, Follow written and oral instructions.
Possess excellent organizational skills.
Must be detail-oriented and self-motivated.
Must interact with all levels of staff.
Have excellent oral and written communication skills.
Problem solve and demonstrate critical thinking skills.
Works with limited supervision and independently in a fast-paced environment.
Interacts and maintains professional working relationships with individuals of varying social and cultural backgrounds.
Exercises flexibility, tact, and diplomacy.
Interact with youth, parents, staff, and community agencies.
Maintain confidentiality.
Interact with agency staff, Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) staff, collaborative partners, families, DFPS agencies, and concerned parents in a tactful and diplomatic manner.
Speak and interact with people of various social, cultural, economic, and educational backgrounds.
Possess assessment skills, including mental health status assessment.
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.
Language:
Bilingual in English and Spanish
Position Type, and Typical Hours of Work:
Full-time | Grant-Funded
Monday - Friday | 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Salary:
$52,436.80-$64,000 (Annually)
Based on 26 Pay Periods
Work Location:
6300 Chimney Rock Rd, Houston Texas 77081
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.
Job Summary
Other
$99k-126k (estimate)
03/28/2024
04/27/2024
meo.hctx.net
Houston, TX
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