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- Conductsinitial and ongoing assessments of individuals needing mental health services and develops appropriate clinical treatment recommendations, and service plans.
- Provides individual and/or family counseling to children/adolescents/adults that are person-centered and/ or family centered.
- Develops appropriate clinical treatment recommendations, service plans, safety plans; monitors clinical progress and modifies treatment as needed; and coordinates appropriate referrals and follow-up based on individual needs.
- Provides clinical expertise in the development and refinement of behavioral health programs serving children and families through grant-funded and special initiatives within the system of county government.
- Responsible for data collection, reporting, and meeting BHS productivity requirements.
- Participates in departmental, community, and county team meetings as required to buildpartnerships and provide clinical continuity.
- Participates in multidisciplinary teams; provides case consultation as needed to staff and community partners regarding complex behavioral health needs.
- Addresses behavioral health needs associated with family disruption, parental incarceration, court involvement, and other significant life stressors.
- Demonstrates knowledge of and implements developmentally appropriate trauma-informed clinical interventions to address behavioral health needs associated with family disruption, adverse childhood experiences, the effects of trauma, parental incarceration, court involvement, and chronic stress on children and families
- Develops therapeutic intervention plans with clients.
- Works collaboratively with schools, Courts, child-serving agencies, healthcare providers, community organizations, Sheriff’sOffice, DA, Public Defender’s office, stakeholders and interdisciplinary team when clinically appropriate.
- Participates in activitiesand duties related to emergency management during a local state of disaster as directed by appropriate county managers.
- Supports the effective and efficient functioning of BHS operations, including providing availability to work after hours as needed.
MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- Master’s degree in psychology, counseling, social work, or related field; Licensed in psychology, social work, counseling or other related fieldpreferred.
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience providing clinical services to individuals with mental illnessand/or other behavioral health disorders.
- Must be able to work with diverse populations, age groups, and cultures.
- Proven proficiency with both oral andwritten communication skills.
- Organizational skills and the ability to complete multiple tasks a must.
- Stronginterpersonal skills and the ability to deal effectively with the public, other employees and elected officials.
- Flexible work schedule may be required in order to respond to clinicalneeds and other emergency situations.
- Experience working with youth or families involved with the juvenile or adult justice systems.
- Experience in providing Crisis Intervention services.
SALARY RANGE: $75,150.40 - $93,932.80 annually based on qualifications
CLOSINGDATE: Upon filling position
All full-time and part-time employees are members of the Texas County District Retirement System (TCDRS). Full-time employees also enjoy a wide-range of great benefits.
