0000006727.CLINICIAN I/II.JUVENILE-LETOT RTC

Dallas County•Dallas, TX

11d•$68,101 - $84,950•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, unit statistics, communications, meetings, and consultation with psychology staff. The role requires a master’s degree in Psychology or a related field. Clinician I requires at least one year of supervised pre- or post-graduate experience providing psychological services and may be hired provisionally while obtaining a provisional license. Clinician II requires at least three years of post-graduate supervised clinical experience and an independent qualifying license in Texas. Independent licensure as an LPC, LPA, or LCSW must be obtained within three years of employment. The position is based in a standard office environment and requires visits to off-site locations. Work involves juveniles who may have committed dangerous or aggressive acts and may be emotionally demanding and stressful. Because the department operates 24-hour facilities, mandatory overtime, additional shifts, holdovers, and call-backs may be required. Employees may be transferred to another department, shift, location, or facility according to departmental needs and may be designated essential personnel.

Requirements

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 supervised pre- or post-graduate experience providing psychological services, including psychotherapy; experience may be gained through a practicum while pursuing a master’s degree.
Clinician I: Provisional license, or the position may be underfilled until a provisional license is obtained by passing the 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 to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, the department, and the general public.
Valid Texas Driver’s License and good driving record.
Must pass an extensive background investigation.
Must complete mandatory pre-employment drug testing and be subject to random, unannounced drug and/or alcohol testing during employment.
Ability to work in an emotionally demanding and stressful environment with juveniles who may have committed dangerous or aggressive acts.
Must be at least 21 years of age for applicable positions and pass all applicable portions of the Juvenile Academy or meet applicable PREA and Ethics standards to continue employment.
Must be able to visit various off-site locations.
May be required to work mandatory overtime, additional shifts, holdovers, or call-backs, including as essential personnel.

Nice To Haves

Training and experience 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, 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 supporting effective clinical services to youth and families.
Provide on-call emergency services according to the yearly schedule.
Provide on-site stabilization for youth experiencing a mental-health crisis when needed.
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 assist with recommendations for youth.
Provide courtroom testimony when requested by officers of the court.
Pursue yearly professional development through department-provided opportunities or approved professional organizations to maintain professional relevancy and licensure.
Complete requirements for independent licensure as an LPC, LPA, or LCSW within three years of employment.
Perform other Psychology Division duties as directed by the Clinical Director, Assistant Clinical Director, or Supervisor.
For Clinician II: Coordinate or lead a psychology division sub-unit; perform assigned duties such as program development or maintenance, collecting and providing unit statistics, representing the sub-unit and division in communications with other department staff, attending weekly meetings with sub-unit supervisors and the Chief of Psychology, and leading or consulting with psychology staff as needed.