The Counselor is responsible to the Clinical Supervisor for the direct provision of mental health / counseling services.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES:

Provide counseling services to assigned clients utilizing office-based individual or group sessions, in accordance with departmental policy and procedure

Facilitates substance abuse, anger management, parenting skills, aftercare, and other assigned groups using prescribed cognitive behavioral curriculum

Conducts psychosocial, substance abuse, anger management, and mental health screening assessments for the community supervision officers and the court system as needed

Writes assessment reports for the courts including counselor recommendations regarding the need for treatment

Develops treatment plan in collaboration with clients which identifies clients' needs, goals, and treatment interventions

Actively initiates and conducts therapeutic interventions as needed

Completes discharge procedures upon client completion of counseling

Maintains accurate and timely departmental and therapy notes related to client participation and progress in counseling

Actively participates in staff meetings as needed, providing recommendations for counseling services and other interventions

Provides crisis intervention when needed for department clients

Provides court testimony in a factual and objective manner as directed by the courts

Performs other assigned duties

REQUIREMENTS:

Training and Experience :

Master’s degree in social work, counseling, or psychology conferred by a college or university accredited by an accrediting organization recognized by the Coordinating Board, Texas and College University System

Licensure/Certification as one of the following is required:

LPC, LMFT, LCSW, or PhD

LPC-Associate or LMFT-Associate may be considered
1-2 years of relevant clinical experience preferred

Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Commitment to the department’s vision of developing people to their full potential

Knowledge of counseling theories and interventions

Ability to work with adult substance abuse/criminal conduct clients

Ability to administer group counseling

Ability to perform minimal computer functions (i.e. e-mail, scheduling, word processing)

Ability to work in a team atmosphere

Additional Requirements :

Must be able to work evenings and weekends

Must have a telephone at which he/she can be reached

Must possess a valid Texas Driver's License (if employee is coming to this position from another state, this requirement must be met no later than 30 days following the date of employment)

Must have access to an automobile that can be used while on duty and have liability insurance

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $29.12 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person