Clinical Supervisor (Adult Probation)

Position Description

• Oversee and ensure that the provision of comprehensive recidivism risk assessments, psychological evaluations and diagnostic studies are executed through the administration of clinical interviews and screenings, recidivism risk assessment, psychological testing, scoring, interpretation of tests, integrating data, and reporting to provide supervision and treatment intervention recommendations to the Courts, court personnel, and the community supervision staff
• Supervises the completion of court-ordered evaluation reports that include the synthesis of information from multiple sources regarding a Client’s mental health and substance abuse, individual history, and level of risk/need, and accurate identification of criminogenic risk factors as they relate to identifying the appropriate supervision and treatment recommendations and communicates the assessment/testing results effectively in a verbal and written manner. Oversee the completion of evaluation reports in a timely manner.
• Monitor and manage the timely completion of the Texas Risk Assessment System (TRAS) and clinical evaluations synthesized into comprehensive assessments for the Court.
• Provide routine clinical and administrative supervision of clinicians on an individual and group basis for case consultation and performance evaluation.
• Review records and documentation to ensure quality, completeness, and timeliness, adherence to all relevant regulations, as well as departmental and agency policies and procedures and ethical standards.
• Identify training needs and coordinate/provide ongoing professional development opportunities for staff to ensure clinical competence and knowledge of best practices in forensic assessment and mental health and/or substance abuse disorders.
• Routinely collaborate with other CAST Supervisors as well as other CAST leadership to ensure efficient operations of the CAST and the effective development and growth of the CAST team members.
• Build cooperative working relationships with the Courts, judicial staff, CSCD staff, and outside agencies for the purpose of information sharing, problem solving, and positive public relations and support continuity of care.
• Provide psychological consultation to the Courts, community supervision staff, judicial staff, and County staff regarding effective therapeutic intervention, mental illness and/or substance abuse problems.
• Provide continuous support and crisis management for CAST staff and assist with complex cases.
• Provide clinical support to problem-solving courts.
• Act as a liaison with mental health agencies and treatment providers to secure needed services for clients.
• Develop and implement clinical training initiatives. Keep staff informed on the latest developments in the criminal justice, mental health and substance abuse fields.
• Assist in training departmental staff of the latest developments in the mental health and substance abuse fields.
• Maintain professional and effective communication, including email correspondence, with judges, attorneys, prosecutors, court personnel, law enforcement officials, CSCD personnel, victims, and community members.
• May provide courtroom testimony.
• Maintain membership and active participation in professional mental health organizations.
• Oversee and lead clinical and interdisciplinary staffing.
• Participate in team, unit and departmental meetings.
• Travel to Court, other HCCSCD locations for assessments, meetings, training, etc.as required.
• Testify in a court setting.
• Operates office equipment, computers, phones, telecommunication devices and other necessary required tools.
• Works collaboratively with other personnel.
• Fosters a positive work environment by communicating and behaving cooperatively, respectfully and amicably with supervisors, co-workers and the public.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
  

• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Requirements

Education and Experience:

• Master’s or Doctorate degree in clinical or counseling psychology.
• Minimum of two (2) years post-graduate clinical experience focused on clinical assessment, diagnosis, objective and psychological testing, and report writing.
• Thorough and extensive knowledge of administration of standardized evaluations including assessments of intelligence, personality, cognitive functioning, and adaptive behavior, clinical assessment, risk assessment, differential diagnosis, current treatment methods, ethics, suicide/homicide risk assessment and crisis intervention, and the DSM-5-TR is required.

• Thorough and extensive knowledge of administration of standardized evaluations including assessments of intelligence, personality, cognitive functioning, and adaptive behavior, clinical assessment, risk assessment, differential diagnosis, current treatment methods, ethics, suicide/homicide risk assessment and crisis intervention, and the DSM-5-TR is required.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including proficient report writing, is mandatory.

• Current active independent practice Texas licensure including Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor (LPC-S) is required.
• Must become Texas Risk Assessment System (TRAS) certified and maintain certification within the first two (2) attempts.
  • Failure to pass the certification may result in termination of employment.
    
• Must have a valid Texas Class C Automobile Operator’s License and must be insurable under the Department’s automobile insurance program.

Preferences

• PhD/PsyD in Clinical or Counseling Psychology or a substantive equivalent from an American Psychological Association (APA) accredited institution of higher education and licensed as a Clinical Psychologist is preferred.
• One (1) year of managerial experience is preferred.

General Information

• Regular Full-time
• Five (5) days per week
• Schedule hours will range between:
  • Monday - Friday | 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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    Flexibility in work schedule/work location is required and determined by program needs.

• $9,164.12 (=$52.87 Hourly)
• Depends on Qualifications
• Based on 26 Pay Periods

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in an office setting, although there is an opportunity to work remotely on designated days after the introductory period and the employee is in good standing. Continuing Education opportunities and license renewal fees stipend are provided.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls, and to reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand, talk and hear.

• Reports To Position: CAST Branch Director

• Medical Coverage
• Dental Coverage
• Vision Coverage
• Wellness Plan
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

• Ten (10) days of vacation leave per year (accrual rate increases after 5 years of service)
• Eleven (11) County-observed holidays
• One (1) floating holiday per year
• Paid Parental Leave*
• Sick Leave

• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan

• Professional learning & development opportunities
• Retirement pension (TCDRS defined benefit plan)
• Flexible work schedule*
• METRO RideSponsor Program*

• Participation may vary by County department. The employee benefits plans of Harris County are extended to all eligible participants across various departments with the exception of the Harris County Community Supervision and Corrections Department, for which the cited Health & Wellness Benefits are administered through the State of Texas.