Juvenile Counselor

Salary

$62,600.00 - $64,725.00 Annually

Location

TX, TX

Job Type

Full-Time

Department

JUVENILE SERVICES DETENTION

Opening Date

08/15/2025

Closing Date

12/15/2025 5:00 PM Central

FLSA

Exempt

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## Position Summary

Under the supervision of the Counseling Supervisor, the Juvenile Counselor will provide counseling services including assessments, individual/group counseling, progress tracking and referrals to the Juveniles of the Detention/Residential and Probation Department.

## Essential Functions

• Learn and implement evidenced based treatment modalities that are consistent with the needs of the clients; including differences in educational abilities and ages
• Knowledge and discernment of DSM-IV-TR/DSM-V diagnosis and ability to address needs of clients as identified in Psychological testing results
• Conduct counseling sessions for clients to include individual, family and group counseling. (These sessions will take place at the clients home or school unless it is a group which is held at the department, post program or detention.)
• Contact parents/guardians at least once per week to discuss clients progress (by phone or visit), i.e. status in program, eligibility for visitors, and incidents as informed by staff
• Collaborate and follow up with Placement and Probation Staff members to determine how the client is doing in the program and maybe areas of concern that can be additionally addressed in individual or group therapy
• Maintain and organize a daily record of activities and/or interactions that involve clients and/or parents.
• Participates in individual case discussions that are held for clients
• Contributes content to case plans, exit plans and aftercare contracts
• Knowledge of current community resources to aid in making referrals for clients and/or family members as needed
• Facilitate Clients re-entry from placement/detention back into the home, school and community settings
• Knowledgeable in Case Management techniques and willing to provide case management to all families
• Provide 24-hour crisis intervention to clients as needed, especially to clients voicing suicidal ideation or engaging in suicidal behaviors
• Knowledge of and willingness to continually learn appropriate treatment plan development
• Facilitate continuity of care for clients and their families
• Knowledgeable of all techniques and implementations of engaging families
• Provide regular classes focused on coaching, training and offering resourceful techniques to assist parents in individual parenting approaches for their childs specific needs
• Regular attendance and timeliness are required
  
  

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER:The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

## Minimum Requirements

Education

*Required:*

• Masters degree in Social Work, Counseling or Psychology
• Masters Degree Counseling License required and be in good standing with their respective Texas State professional bo rd.
  
  

SKILLS ~ EXPERIENCE:

Required

Must have knowledge regarding of the evidenced based treatment modalities

Must be skilled in diagnosing DSM-IV-TR/DSM-V

Must be knowledgeable in the compliance standards and best practices for Case Management techniques

Must have abilities and training in crisis intervention practices

Must have excellent communication and interperso