Counselor/Psychology Associate - Part-Time - Juvenile Probation

Fort Bend County • Richmond, TX

2d • $32

About The Position

Fort Bend County is ranked as one of the fastest growing counties in the nation. We have capitalized on not only the creed of our location, but on the "quality of life" for our families to call home. Our employees are the key to our success and the heartbeat of our foundation. The diversity and inclusivity of our community is our strength and at the forefront of a workplace environment welcoming to all. Live Here! Work Here! Provide counseling services (individual, group, and family) and administer intellectual and psychological test, scoring, interpretation, and report writing. In addition, clinical interviewing (youth and parent), research, consultation, and documentation of services.

Requirements

• Ideal applicants will have earned a Master’s Degree in Psychology, Counseling, or a related field, passed the Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors exam or the Examination of Professional Practice in Psychology (EPPP), secured a LPC-Associate or LPA (Licensed Psychological Associate) licensure.
• Ability to work at least two or three evenings per week (until 7 pm) as well as a weekend rotation day as needed.
• Applicants currently pursuing a graduate degree (MA, MS, M.Ed, Ph.D) in Psychology, Counseling, or a closely related field who are on track to graduate and secure a LPC-Associate or LPA after graduation are also encouraged to apply.
• Minimum 21 years of age.
• For certain positions requiring certification, state standards shall disqualify an applicant if their criminal history reveals: 1) A felony conviction against the laws of this state, another state, or the United States within the past 10 years; a deferred adjudication for a felony against the laws of this state, another state, or the United States within the past 10 years or current felony probation or parole 2) A jailable misdemeanor conviction against the laws of this state, another state or the United States within the past 5 years; a deferred adjudication for a jailable misdemeanor against the laws of this state, another state or the United States within the past 5 years or current misdemeanor probation or parole 3) Registered as a sex offender under Chapter 62, Texas Code of Criminal Procedure.

Responsibilities

• Provide counseling services (individual, group, and family)
• Administer intellectual and psychological test, scoring, interpretation, and report writing
• Clinical interviewing (youth and parent)
• Research
• Consultation
• Documentation of services

Benefits

• 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.
• Fort Bend County is an equal opportunity employer, committed to non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, color, religion or creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy status (including childbirth and related medical conditions), national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, age (40 and over), physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected military and veteran status, political affiliation or beliefs, or any other classification protected by state, federal and local laws, unless such classification is a bona fide occupational qualification.
• Fort Bend County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities. FBC complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and all other applicable federal, state and local laws regarding disability discrimination and accommodation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time