Counselor (Adult Probation)

Harris County•Houston, TX

13h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Harris County Community Supervision and Corrections Department (CSCD) is seeking a passionate Counselor I to provide treatment interventions to justice-involved individuals. This role involves assisting clients with substance use issues and developing healthy coping strategies through individual and group sessions. The Counselor I will also be responsible for intake assessments, treatment planning, progress reports, discharge summaries, and collaborating with community supervision officers to align treatment with supervision requirements. The position requires timely documentation of all clinically related duties and working with an interdisciplinary team to ensure client needs are met.

Requirements

Master’s Degree in a Psychological, Counseling or Social Work field.
Competency in clinical disorders, differential diagnosis, current treatment methods, and in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual-5-TR is required.
At minimum possess licensure at the start of employment as an: Licensed Professional Counselor Associate (LPC-A), Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Associate (LMFT-A).
Will provide clinical supervision as needed. Should clinical supervision be provided, then the applicant is required to remain in this position for the equivalent amount of time clinical supervision was provided.
Must have a valid Texas Class C Automobile Operator’s License or Texas Identification Card.
Must become Texas Risk Assessment System (TRAS) certified and maintain certification within the first two attempts. Failure to pass the certification may result in termination of employment.
Meet the minimum requirements for access to Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) information.
The successful candidate will demonstrate conscientiousness, openness to learning, flexibility/adaptability to change, and the ability to thrive within a dynamic workplace.
Applications must include ALL past employment. 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.

Nice To Haves

LPCs, LCSWs, and LMFTs.
Work experience and/or clinical training in correctional/forensic settings is preferred.

Responsibilities

Conducts individual and group counseling sessions with clients.
Completes Client intake assessments as well as individualized treatment planning, progress reports and discharge planning.
Provides services to clients with diverse criminal backgrounds.
Communicates key information and regularly collaborates with Community Supervision Officers.
Tracks compliance with drug and alcohol testing.
Ensures accurate and timely entries in the electronic case management systems.
Review work and reports as required.
Monitors and adheres to deadlines to ensure completeness, accuracy and compliance with policy, grant standards, funding and licensure requirements, special conditions of community supervision, and Community Justice Assistance Division (CJAD) general and substance abuse standards.
Maintains professional and effective communication, including email correspondence, with judges, attorneys, prosecutors, court personnel, law enforcement officials, CSCD personnel, victims, and community members.
Participate in clinical and interdisciplinary staffing.
Participate in team, unit and departmental meetings.
Travel to Court, other HCCSCD locations or off-site locations for meetings, training, group coverage, etc. is required as needed.
Testify in a court setting.
Works collaboratively with other personnel.
Provides group and individual instruction to clients, while also visually and audibly observing clients in the group and individual setting.
Fosters a positive work environment by communicating and behaving cooperatively, respectfully and amicably with supervisors, co-workers, and the public.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Work overtime as required.