Clinical Assessment Specialist

Position Description

The Clinical Assessment Specialist works closely with the Clinical Supervisor to conduct psychological evaluations (dual diagnosis, mental health, and substance abuse), recidivism risk assessments, and presentence investigation assessments for justice involved individuals. The Clinical Assessment Specialist will provide assessment reports and treatment recommendations to the Courts and HCCSCD.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Works closely with the Clinical Supervisor to conduct psychological evaluations (dual diagnosis, mental health, and substance abuse), recidivism risk assessments, and presentence investigation assessments for justice involved individuals.

• The Clinical Assessment Specialist will provide assessment reports and treatment recommendations to the Courts and HCCSCD.

• Synthesize assessment and testing results and produce a clinical formulation; Communicate the assessment/testing results and clinical formulation effectively in a verbal and written manner.

• Adept in assessment administration and interpretation related to personality, dual diagnosis, serious mental illness, and malingering as needed.

• Assists in providing consultation to the Courts and Community Supervision Officers regarding clients with mental illness and/or substance abuse problems.

• Participate in regular interdisciplinary case consultation to enhance continuity of care.

• Assists in training departmental staff of the latest developments in the mental health and substance abuse fields.

• Ability to establish working relationships within an interdisciplinary setting (e.g., correctional staff, community supervision officers, judges, attorneys, etc.).

• Maintains membership and active participation in professional mental health organizations.

• Attends clinical staff meetings, program and departmental meetings as required.

• Requires occasional travel throughout the greater Houston area.

• Participates in work groups as necessary.

• Contributes to and helps create a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a cooperative and amicable manner with supervisors, coworkers, and members of the public.

Other Duties:

• Performs any other related duties as may be assigned.Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx

If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@bm

Requirements

Education and Experience:

• Master's Degree in Psychology, Counseling, or Social Work.

• Practical experience in clinical assessment, clinical disorders, differential diagnosis, current treatment methods, and in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual-5-TR is required.

• Proficient in report writing, including the appropriate use of grammar and spelling, is required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• The successful candidate will demonstrate conscientiousness, openness to learning, flexibility/adaptability to change, and the ability to thrive within a dynamic workplace.

Licensure:

• Current Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Psychological Associate with Independent Practice, Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), or Licensed Professional Counselor Associate (LPC-A).

• Must become Texas Risk Assessment System (TRAS) certified and maintain certification within the first two attempts. Failure to pass the test may result in termination of employment.

• Must have a valid Texas Class C Automobile Operator's License and must be insurable under the Department's automobile insurance program or possess a current Texas ID.

NOTE:Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation butONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume"will not be accepted for qualifications.

Preferences

• Work experience and/or clinical training in correctional/forensic settings, psychological testing is preferred.

General Information

Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:

• Regular Full-time

• Hours will be discussed during departmental interview

• Work overtime as required

Location:

• 49 San Jacinto, Houston, Texas

Salary:

• $5,959.20 (=$34.38 Hourly) - $7,117.07 (=$41.06 Hourly)

• Depends on Qualifications

• Based on 26 Pay Periods

Reporting Relationships:

• Reports To Position: CAST Clinical Supervisor

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in an office setting. This position is eligible for a hybrid work environment which will allow on site and remote work and a 4/10 schedule.Clinical Supervision for LPC-As and LMSWs can be provided.Continuing Education opportunities and license renewal are provided.

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls, and to reach with hands and arms. Frequent standing and walking.

Note:THIS IS NOT A CONTRACT POSITION. EMPLOYMENT AT WILL POLICY APPLIES

Employment is contingent upon passing a background check and drug screen.

Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.