0000006727.Clinician I/Ii.Juvenile-Letot Rtc

Dallas County•Dallas, TX

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides comprehensive psychological services to youths and families, including assessments, evaluations, psychotherapy, and crisis intervention. Consults with staff and courts to support decision-making and disposition planning related to youth and family dynamics. The position supervises interns. Clinician II additionally coordinates or leads a sub-unit within the psychology division, supporting program development or maintenance, statistical reporting, communications, meetings, and consultation with psychology staff.

Requirements

Successful completion of a master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Psychology or a job-related field of study.
Clinician I: At least one year of pre- or post-graduate supervised experience providing psychological services, including psychotherapy; qualifying experience may be obtained through a practicum while pursuing a master’s degree.
Clinician I: Provisional license, or the position may be underfilled until the provisional license is obtained after passing the required test, within three years of hire.
Clinician II: At least three years of post-graduate supervised clinical experience.
Clinician II: Independent Texas licensure as an LPC, LPA, LMFT, LMSW, or LCSW.
Knowledge of standard software applications.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing and establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, the department, and the general public.
Valid Texas Driver’s License and a good driving record.
Must pass an extensive background investigation.
Must complete mandatory drug testing before employment and is subject to random, unannounced drug and/or alcohol testing during employment.
Must tolerate working with juveniles who may have committed dangerous or aggressive acts and working in an emotionally demanding or stressful environment.
Must be at least 21 years of age for applicable positions and pass all portions of the Juvenile Academy, or meet applicable PREA and Ethics standards for specific positions.

Nice To Haves

Training and experience in administering, scoring, and interpreting psychological assessments is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct individual, group, and family therapy for youth supervised by the Dallas County Juvenile Department.
Complete psychological assessments, psychological screens, addendums, family assessments, and sex offender assessments as needed, and submit assessments for supervision within 24 to 48 hours of completion.
Attend and participate in psychology staff meetings that support effective clinical services to youth and families.
Conduct on-call emergency services according to the yearly schedule.
Provide on-site stabilization for youth experiencing a mental-health crisis.
Consult with administration, probation officers, court personnel, the education department, attorneys, and institutional professionals.
Serve on the Case Planning and Review Committee (CPRC), providing clinical opinions to help develop recommendations for youth supervised by the Dallas County Juvenile Department.
Provide courtroom testimony when requested by officers of the court.
Pursue yearly professional development through opportunities offered by the department or approved professional organizations to maintain professional relevancy and licensure.
Complete the requirements for independent licensure as an LPC, LPA, or LCSW within three years of employment.
Perform other duties in the Psychology Division as directed by the Clinical Director, Assistant Clinical Director, or Supervisor.
For Clinician II: Coordinate or lead a psychology division sub-unit; assist with program development or maintenance, maintain and provide unit statistics, represent the sub-unit and division in communications with department staff, participate in weekly meetings with other sub-unit supervisors and the Chief of Psychology, and lead or consult with psychology staff as needed.