Licensed Mental Health Clinician -Trauma Focused - Behavioral Health Services

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Conducts initial and ongoing assessments of individuals needing mental health services and develops appropriate clinical treatment recommendations, and service plans.

Provides individual and/or family counseling to children/adolescents/adults that are person-centered and/ or family centered.

Develops appropriate clinical treatment recommendations, service plans, safety plans; monitors clinical progress and modifies treatment as needed; and coordinates appropriate referrals and follow-up based on individual needs.

Provides clinical expertise in the development and refinement of behavioral health programs serving children and families through grant-funded and special initiatives within the system of county government.

Responsible for data collection, reporting, and meeting BHS productivity requirements.

Participates in departmental, community, and county team meetings as required to build partnerships and provide clinical continuity.

Participates in multidisciplinary teams; provides case consultation as needed to staff and community partners regarding complex behavioral health needs.

Addresses behavioral health needs associated with family disruption, parental incarceration, court involvement, and other significant life stressors.

Demonstrates knowledge of and implements developmentally appropriate trauma-informed clinical interventions to address behavioral health needs associated with family disruption, adverse childhood experiences, the effects of trauma, parental incarceration, court involvement, and chronic stress on children and families

Develops therapeutic intervention plans with clients.

Works collaboratively with schools, Courts, child-serving agencies, healthcare providers, community organizations, Sheriff’s Office, DA, Public Defender’s office, stakeholders and interdisciplinary team when clinically appropriate.

Participates in activities and duties related to emergency management during a local state of disaster as directed by appropriate county managers.

Supports the effective and efficient functioning of BHS operations, including providing availability to work after hours as needed.

Minimum Job Requirements

Master’s degree in psychology, counseling, social work, or related field; Licensed in psychology, social work, counseling or other related field preferred.

Minimum of 2 years’ experience providing clinical services to individuals with mental illness and/or other behavioral health disorders.

• Must be able to work with diverse populations, age groups, and cultures.
• Proven proficiency with both oral and written communication skills.
• Organizational skills and the ability to complete multiple tasks a must.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to deal effectively with the public, other employees and elected officials.
• Flexible work schedule may be required in order to respond to clinical needs and other emergency situations.
• Experience working with youth or families involved with the juvenile or adult justice systems.
• Experience in providing Crisis Intervention services.
• SALARY RANGE: $75,150.40 - $93,932.80 annually based on qualifications
• CLOSING DATE: Upon filling position

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.

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