Clinician

Position Description

As a member of the Therapy and Psychological Services Department at the CAC, the Clinician has the primary responsibility of conducting trauma-informed Clinical Assessments with a focus on evaluating adverse experiences of child sexual abuse, the impact on functioning, and traumatic symptoms following CAC Forensic Interviews. Clinical Assessments will be completed prior to ongoing therapeutic and psychological services. Additional duties may include providing brief therapeutic interventions to address variety of complex presentations in children who have disclosed child sexual abuse, exploitation, or severe child maltreatment and offer support to their caregivers. Clinicians will be trained to interview and assess children and their caregivers in a supportive, child-friendly, and trauma-informed way.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct trauma-informed clinical assessments and refer to ongoing therapy services.
• Assess level of trauma, family dynamics, behavioral concerns, and age-appropriate language.
• Attend trainings on assessment and brief interventions of child sexual abuse.
• Attend triage meetings and multidisciplinary case staffing to discuss assessments.-Participate in peer review and stay up to date on current literature to maintain a high level of assessment skills.
• As needs arise and training permits, serve as support for resource building for clients and caregivers.

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

Requirements

Education:

• Master's Degree in mental health (Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, or Marriage and Family Therapy) or closely related field.

Experience:

• One (1) year of experience working with child sexual abuse, child maltreatment, or trauma-related populations.

Licensure:

• Licensed mental health provider (Licensed Professional Counselor; Licensed Professional Counselor-Associate; Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Master Social Worker, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, or Licensed Psychological Associate).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Working knowledge of the dynamics of sexual abuse and trauma.
• A hospitable disposition, skill in public relations, and a patient, objective, non-judgmental attitude.
• Strong organization skills, reliability, computer skills, flexibility, and ability to work independently and on a team.
• Ability to assess age-appropriate language, verbal and non-verbal communication, and exceptional recall abilities.

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.

Preferences

Language:

• Bilingual in Spanish - Verbal and written (preferred)

Training/Experience:

• Demonstrated training and experience with child maltreatment, the child welfare system or child advocacy centers (preferred)
• Demonstrated training and experience conducting assessments of children (preferred)

General Information

Hours:

• Regular Full-Time position
• Monday-Friday
• 40 Hours per week

Additional Information:

• Required to pass CPS and Criminal Background Check
• E-Verify upon hire

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.

Benefits

HARRIS COUNTY EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Harris County offers a highly competitive benefits program, featuring a comprehensive group health plan and defined benefit retirement plan.

The following benefits are offered only to Harris County employees in regular (full-time) positions:

Health & Wellness Benefits

• 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

Paid Time Off (PTO)

• 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

Retirement Savings Benefit

• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan

The following benefits are available to Harris County employees in full-time and select part-time positions:

• 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.

In accordance with the Harris County Personnel Regulations, group health and related benefits are subject to amendment or discontinuance at any time. Harris County Commissioners Court reserves the right to make benefit modifications on the County's behalf as needed.

For plan details, visit the Harris County Benefits & Wellness website:

www.benefitsathctx.com